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About The Organization
A mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs across diverse backgrounds seeks a strategic and detail-oriented

Director of Finance
Salary Range: $130,000 – $150,000
About The Organization
A mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs across diverse backgrounds seeks a strategic and detail-oriented Director of Finance . This organization empowers business owners by providing access to capital, guidance, and resources that help build stronger communities and promote generational wealth.
Position Overview
The Director of Finance is a full-time, exempt leadership role reporting to the Chief Operating Officer. This individual will oversee all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, and audit management. They will lead a high-performing finance team and play a key role in strategic decision-making and organizational growth.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership

• Advise senior leadership on opportunities to strengthen the organization’s financial health.
• Partner with executive and departmental leaders to support long-term strategic planning and operational sustainability.
• Present clear, timely financial reports with actionable insights for leadership and board decision-making.
  

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, GAS, and audit standards.
• Manage cash flow, financial forecasting, and fund allocation to meet operational and programmatic needs.
• Lead the budgeting and financial planning process; monitor progress and variances regularly.
  

• Ensure accurate recording of transactions across general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, loans receivable, and capital operations.
• Direct the preparation of audit-ready financials and serve as the primary liaison for external and program auditors.
• Coordinate financial data and reporting for compliance and regulatory requirements.
  

• Supervise staff responsible for managing loan disbursements, servicing, modifications, and collateral tracking.
• Ensure accurate and timely borrower credit reporting and Metro 2 file submissions.
• Oversee CECL (Current Expected Credit Loss) methodology and reserving processes.
  

• Maintain robust internal controls and procedures across all financial operations.
• Manage business liability insurance, including D&O, cyber, and fraud coverage.
• Collaborate with compliance and HR teams to provide financial insight for cross-functional initiatives.
  

• Lead and develop finance and capital operations teams, including performance management and goal alignment.
• Support cross-departmental collaboration and provide mentorship to team members.
• Contribute to a positive organizational culture grounded in learning, accountability, and equity.
  

• Minimum of 8 years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit, CDFI, bank, or mission-driven financial institution.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP/GAS standards, nonprofit accounting, and small business lending.
• Experience managing audits, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and internal controls.
• Proficiency with accounting systems (SAGE Intacct preferred) and FP&A tools.
• Demonstrated success in managing, mentoring, and developing teams.
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance and Sales

• Industries

  Accounting

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