About the role
Position Summary
The Director of Finance & Administration is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial and administrative operations of the organization. This position ensures strong fiscal management, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency across government, nonprofit, or corporate environments. The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, experience with regulatory and audit requirements, and the ability to support executive leadership with financial strategy and planning. This position is remote 3 days per week.
Candidates must come from a background in government, nonprofit or a corporate organization
Responsibilities
- Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy.
- Provide executive leadership with financial analysis and strategic recommendations.
- Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure financial health.
- Present financial reports to the Board of Directors, executive team, and stakeholders.
- Accounting & Reporting
- Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations.
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
- Manage year-end close process and preparation of financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory standards (governmental, nonprofit, or corporate).
- Compliance & Audit
- Ensure adherence to federal, state, and local regulations.
- Oversee preparation for and coordination of annual audits and tax filings (e.g., Form 990 for nonprofits, if applicable).
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies.
- Monitor grant compliance and fund accounting (for government/nonprofit environments).
- Budgeting & Grants Management (if applicable)
- Lead organizational budgeting process across departments.
- Monitor grant funding, contract compliance, and cost allocations.
- Ensure proper reporting and reimbursement processes for government-funded programs.
- Administrative Oversight
- Oversee administrative functions including HR, facilities, risk management, procurement, and IT (as applicable).
- Develop and implement operational policies and procedures.
- Manage vendor contracts and organizational insurance programs.
- Team Leadership
- Supervise and mentor finance and administrative staff.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Support cross-departmental initiatives and operational effectiveness.