Job ID: 1790526
Reference Code: MB-Director-of Finance- non profit
Job Summary
We are seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance for a direct hire opportunity with a mission-driven nonprofit organization in Redmond, WA. This role is ideal for an experienced nonprofit finance leader who enjoys building strong financial systems, partnering with executive leadership, and supporting an organization with meaningful community and industry impact.
The Director of Finance will oversee financial operations, budgeting, forecasting, reporting, grant management, compliance, and accounting administration. This position plays a key leadership role in shaping financial strategy, improving internal processes, and providing clear financial insight to executives, board members, finance committees, and operational leaders.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative organization with supportive leadership, a strong mission, and a commitment to long-term sustainability. The right candidate will find a positive team environment, high visibility, and the opportunity to strengthen financial infrastructure while helping the organization expand its impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, financial reporting, accounting controls, and fiscal policy administration.
- Supervise, mentor, and support accounting staff responsible for billing, payroll, purchasing, transaction processing, and related accounting activities.
- Manage grant accounting, funding allocations, grant agreements, compliance requirements, and reporting for diverse funding sources.
- Partner with executive leadership, department managers, the board, and finance committee to provide financial analysis, strategic recommendations, and organizational health indicators.
- Oversee audits, tax reporting, IRS filings, regulatory compliance, ERP accounting system improvements, payroll, benefits administration, and relationships with financial partners.
- Support long-term strategic planning through financial projections, risk assessments, budget variance reviews, and process improvement initiatives.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $130,000 to $150,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: Redmond, WA.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Lead nonprofit financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
- Manage grant accounting, funding allocations, compliance reporting, audits, and nonprofit fiscal administration.
- Partner with executive leadership, board members, finance committees, and department leaders on financial strategy and decision-making.
- Improve accounting processes, ERP system workflows, reporting accuracy, and financial accountability across the organization.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field required.
- 10 to 15 years of finance and accounting experience, including audit experience.
- Extensive experience in nonprofit finance and operations.
- Experience managing a nonprofit budget of at least $3 million with diverse funding sources.
- Knowledge of government accounting, grants, GAAP, nonprofit regulatory requirements, and federal and state financial compliance.
- Proficiency with ERP accounting systems and the ability to improve system processes for productivity and reporting.
- Proven supervisory experience with the ability to mentor accounting staff and strengthen team performance.
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, communication, and relationship management skills.
- Ability to work effectively with executives, board members, funding sources, financial partners, and cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- CPA certification preferred.
- Experience working with nonprofit boards, finance committees, and government-funded programs.
- Background improving financial processes, internal controls, ERP workflows, and grant reporting structures.
- Experience supporting strategic growth, financial sustainability, and long-term organizational planning in a mission-driven environment.