Community Finance Director

Albuquerque Community Foundation•Albuquerque, NM

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Community Finance Director position leads a growing portfolio of nonprofit financial services and capacity-building initiatives that strengthen nonprofit sustainability across New Mexico. The position provides strategic leadership for the Foundation and NMCT's nonprofit financial services portfolio, including fiscal sponsorship, nonprofit accounting and bookkeeping capacity building, a nonprofit bridge loan program, and future nonprofit financial service initiatives.

Requirements

Five years or more of experience in fund accounting
Knowledge of nonprofit governance, finance, and compliance.
Bachelor’s degree required
Proficiency in MS Office products
Develop knowledge and expertise in Community Suite and other software
Strong, clear writing and presentation skills
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Excellent analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret complex documents and policies
Strong attention to detail and ability to creatively problem-solve
Self-motivated, initiative-driven, and integrity-based work style with a commitment to professional ethics
Ability to prioritize competing time and schedule demands
Exhibit a professional, courteous, and friendly demeanor
Dependable and sound decision-making capability
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
An understanding of philanthropy and a commitment to the mission of the Albuquerque Community Foundation
High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information and promoting compliance with rules and regulations
Must be available to attend Foundation events and interact positively with attendees
Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation
Current valid New Mexico Driver’s License and insurable

Nice To Haves

Experience with fiscal sponsorship, nonprofit finance, accounting, grant administration, or financial capacity building preferred.
Knowledge of nonprofit or commercial lending principles, including working capital financing, credit risk assessment, loan administration, and portfolio management, with the ability to collaborate effectively with financial institution partners to implement and oversee mission-driven lending programs is preferred.
Experience with community development finance, CDFIs, or impact investing is preferred.
Advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for ACF and NMCT's fiscal sponsorship portfolio.
Oversee onboarding, contracting, compliance, and ongoing management of fiscally sponsored organizations and projects.
Work with the Foundation’s Compliance Officer to develop fiscal sponsorship policies, procedures, and best practices.
Serve as the executive relationship manager for fiscally sponsored organizations.
Collaborate across departments to ensure effective financial administration.
Expand nonprofit financial service offerings.
Manage launch a nonprofit accounting & bookkeeper capacity building initiative.
Manage launch a nonprofit bridge loan program in partnership with Nusenda Credit Union.
Manage budgets, grants, metrics, and program evaluations tied to financial capacity grant programs and fiscal sponsorships.
Build relationships with foundations, financial institutions, government agencies, tribal governments, community foundations, and nonprofit leaders as it relates to financial capacity grant programs and fiscal sponsorships.
Collaborate with Foundation Finance Sr. Director, Finance staff and consultants.
Prepare reports for leadership, Board committees, and funders.
Collaborate across departments.
Promote continuous improvement and customer service.
Participate in Foundation-wide events, meetings, and initiatives as needed, including but not limited to Board of Trustee meetings and the Annual Meeting.
Represent the Albuquerque Community Foundation at community events, networking functions, and other public forums.
All staff are encouraged to develop a practice and learning around diversity, equity, and inclusion.