Family Guidance Center
Family Guidance Center of Alabama - Main office (F) – Montgomery, AL 36116
FINANCE DIRECTOR (Chief Financial Role)
Location: Montgomery, Alabama
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director
Supervises: Finance/Accounting Staff
Salary Range: $95,000 – $110,000
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
About Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Family Guidance Center of Alabama strengthens families and communities through quality early childhood education, workforce development services, counseling, and family support programs.
Position Overview The Finance Director serves as the organization’s senior financial executive and strategic advisor to the Executive Director. This leader oversees financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audit processes, and fiscal compliance for Head Start and all other organizational programs. The position ensures strong financial health, transparency in reporting, and full regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead agency-wide budgeting and Head Start budget revisions
Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to leadership, Board, and Policy Council
Oversee cash flow management and ensure financial stability
Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, OMB Uniform Guidance, and GAAP
Maintain strong internal controls and fiscal policies
Supervise and develop finance staff
Ensure audit readiness and facilitate federal program monitoring
Strengthen financial literacy and cost allocation understanding across departments
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of progressive nonprofit financial leadership experience
Experience managing federal grants, including Head Start/Early Head Start
Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost allocation, and compliance
Ability to present financial information clearly to multiple audiences
Preferred Qualifications
CPA or Master’s degree preferred
Experience with Sage Intacct or comparable accounting systems
Compliance Requirements
Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and meeting all Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Equal Opportunity Employer Family Guidance Center of Alabama welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
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FINANCE DIRECTOR (Chief Financial Role)
Location: Montgomery, Alabama
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director
Supervises: Finance/Accounting Staff
Salary Range: $95,000 – $110,000
Application Deadline: Jan 31, 2026
About Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Family Guidance Center of Alabama strengthens families and communities through quality early childhood education, workforce development services, counseling, and family support programs.
Position Overview The Finance Director serves as the organization’s senior financial executive and strategic advisor to the Executive Director. This leader oversees financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audit processes, and fiscal compliance for Head Start and all other organizational programs. The position ensures strong financial health, transparency in reporting, and full regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead agency-wide budgeting and Head Start budget revisions
Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to leadership, Board, and Policy Council
Oversee cash flow management and ensure financial stability
Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, OMB Uniform Guidance, and GAAP
Maintain strong internal controls and fiscal policies
Supervise and develop finance staff
Ensure audit readiness and facilitate federal program monitoring
Strengthen financial literacy and cost allocation understanding across departments
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of progressive nonprofit financial leadership experience
Experience managing federal grants, including Head Start/Early Head Start
Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost allocation, and compliance
Ability to present financial information clearly to multiple audiences
Preferred Qualifications
CPA or Master’s degree preferred
Experience with Sage Intacct or comparable accounting systems
Compliance Requirements
Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and meeting all Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Equal Opportunity Employer Family Guidance Center of Alabama welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.
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