Director of Finance

ABLE•Toledo, OH

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Director of Finance provides executive-level leadership and oversight of the financial operations of Advocates for Basic Legal Equality, Inc. (ABLE), Legal Aid of Western Ohio, Inc. (LAWO), and the Legal Aid Foundation of Western Ohio. Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director partners with organizational leadership, Boards of Trustees, and Finance and Audit Committees on budgeting, long-term planning, restricted and unrestricted funding, internal controls, and regulatory and grant compliance. The role leads and develops the Finance Team and turns complex financial information into actionable recommendations that support access to justice. The position provides strategic financial leadership across the three affiliated nonprofit entities while also overseeing multi-entity accounting operations, grant funding, audit readiness, and the Finance Team. The Director advises executive leadership and Boards of Trustees on financial health, compliance, organizational risk, and long-term sustainability. The position is based in Dayton or Toledo, Ohio. New staff work in the office full-time for their first 90 days; after onboarding, a hybrid schedule is available with at least two in-office days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
At least five years of progressive experience in nonprofit accounting and fund accounting, including Government Auditing Standards.
Extensive experience managing federal, state, and local government grants, restricted funding, and related reporting and compliance requirements.
Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit financial reporting, internal controls, grant cost allocation, and audit preparation.
Proficiency with sophisticated fund accounting software platforms, database management, and advanced financial modeling tools; advanced Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to lead and develop a finance team, manage multiple priorities, analyze complex financial information, and communicate clearly with non-financial stakeholders.
Sound judgment, discretion with confidential information, strong organizational skills, ability to meet deadlines, and ability to collaborate with leadership, boards, funders, and auditors.
Experience managing multiple funding sources and financial operations across multiple offices or entities.
Commitment to ABLE and LAWO’s missions and to equal justice.
Must not have worked within the previous 12 months for the accounting firm that performed ABLE and LAWO’s annual audits.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.

Nice To Haves

CPA or Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP) credential.
MBA.
Direct experience applying Legal Services Corporation (LSC) accounting requirements.

Responsibilities

Lead accounting and financial operations for ABLE, LAWO, and the Legal Aid Foundation of Western Ohio, including cash management, financial reporting, organizational assets, and stewardship of restricted and unrestricted funds.
Oversee nonprofit fund accounting and federal, state, local, and foundation grants, ensuring expenditures, reporting, and grant modifications comply with funder restrictions and contract requirements.
Develop and maintain written cost allocation methodologies; oversee time-and-effort verification, payroll allocations, releases of restricted net assets, grant reimbursement requests, and cash flow.
Maintain fiscal policies, accounting procedures, and internal controls, including fraud prevention, risk management, client trust accounting, and accounting-system controls.
Lead annual operating and grant budgets, multiyear forecasts, and monthly financial analysis; recommend actions to executive leadership based on financial performance and sustainability.
Prepare and present timely, accurate financial statements and actionable financial information to executive leadership, Boards of Trustees, Finance and Audit Committees, funders, and other stakeholders.
Direct annual independent audits and applicable federal Single Audits under Uniform Guidance, coordinating audit schedules, documentation, financial statements, and timely funder submissions.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, Government Auditing Standards, nonprofit tax and reporting requirements, applicable Legal Services Corporation regulations, and federal, state, and local grant rules.
Oversee tax and regulatory filings, including Form 990 and other applicable filings, and support auditor selection and engagement processes.
Lead, mentor, and evaluate the Finance Team; improve fiscal processes and financial literacy across departments.
Oversee accounting-related aspects of insurance coverage, banking relationships, physical assets, real estate, leases, and records retention.
Improve financial systems, reporting processes, and workflows to support efficient and reliable operations across the organizations.