Director of Finance

Innovative Network of Knowledge•San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

The Director of Finance supports the President in daily operations and incident-specific situations and serves as the senior financial leader responsible for managing budgets, fiscal operations, and compliance across federal and state programs. The Director is a member of the executive leadership team and may travel to represent INK with public and private partners, elected officials, and national stakeholders. The role requires presenting and explaining INK’s mission, financial capacity, and scope to external stakeholders. The position includes business development responsibilities and measurable objectives related to expanding INK’s scope and footprint, building financial expertise and team capacity, improving personnel retention, and contributing to organizational growth. The Director leads the Finance Section; oversees cost tracking and fiscal-policy compliance; develops department procedures, training, and incident-accounting tools; and monitors financial developments in the Office of Head Start and state programs. The Director develops and manages budgets and fiscal documentation for contracts, grants, and agency-wide plans; supports program analysis and reporting; tracks and reconciles costs and burn rates; prepares and reviews invoicing; and ensures timely, accurate deliverables and compliance with applicable requirements. The role also contributes to financial planning, service expansion, proposals, scopes of work, cost estimates, staffing plans, and oversight of contracts, leases, agreements, projects, and operational readiness. Candidates are expected to meet the stated education and certification requirements, or, for candidates without a degree, demonstrate extensive leadership experience in nonprofit financial management, federal grant fiscal monitoring, or state fiscal grant monitoring. The posting also requires willingness to complete additional regulatory-compliance training. Employees must receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious exemption. Applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, public administration, or a business-related field, in addition to a CPA, CMA, or MBA; candidates without a degree must demonstrate extensive leadership experience in nonprofit financial management, federal grant fiscal monitoring, or state fiscal grant monitoring.
CPA or Certified Grants Management System (CGMS) certification is required.
Willingness to complete additional training to support regulatory compliance.
Five to ten years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including at least two years of direct nonprofit fiscal management or school finance experience.
In-depth understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and public administration.
Experience with federal and state financial systems, grant compliance, and contract cost tracking.
Ability to develop and manage budgets, invoicing, and financial documentation for large-scale operations.
Skill in analyzing cost data, generating financial reports, and supporting audits.
Ability to evaluate fiscal risks, recommend corrective actions, and implement financial controls.
Proficiency in Excel and financial software tools for tracking, reconciliation, and analysis.
Ability to work independently and prioritize competing financial and operational demands.
Ability to lead under pressure, manage teams, and maintain accountability in high-tempo environments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, tracking platforms, and communications systems.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including reporting and documentation.
Physical ability to work in on-site and field conditions, including lifting 60 pounds.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team, exercising sound judgment in dynamic, resource-constrained environments.
Legal authorization to work in the United States, a valid driver’s license, and ability to pass a federal background check.
Commitment to professional conduct and adherence to INK policies, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Must receive an annual influenza vaccination or obtain an approved medical or religious accommodation.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

The posting encourages candidates to apply even if their work experience or education does not align perfectly with every listed requirement.

Responsibilities

Represent INK at senior levels with public and private partners, elected officials, and national stakeholders, traveling as needed.
Support expansion of INK’s scope and footprint through business development, relationship-building, and strategic outreach.
Lead Finance Section growth by recruiting personnel, developing capabilities and team skills, and improving retention and operational depth.
Oversee cost tracking and compliance with fiscal policy as the lead Finance representative.
Develop Finance department standard operating procedures and training, including incident-accounting protocols and tools.
Monitor financial developments in the Office of Head Start and state-level programs and share relevant information with executive leadership.
Develop and manage budgets and fiscal documentation for contracts, grants, and agency-wide financial plans, ensuring alignment with operational strategies and applicable requirements.
Support program data analysis and reporting through financial documentation and dashboards.
Communicate observations and recommendations for improving fiscal systems and contract performance.
Support the sustainability of INK and human-services initiatives through sound financial planning.
Track, reconcile, and accurately report burn rates and costs.
Submit project deliverables, including budgets, narratives, and fiscal reports, on time and in compliance with contracts.
Ensure financial documentation aligns with federal, state, and local law and grant or contract guidance.
Prepare and review program invoices for accuracy and reimbursement eligibility.
Maintain daily contact with executive leadership to coordinate fiscal administration, documentation, and approvals.
Participate in short- and long-term financial planning and service-expansion efforts for the division.
Administer financial operations related to contracts, leases, and agreements.
Oversee projects and deliverables to ensure operational readiness, contract compliance, and measurable outcomes.
Contribute to proposals, scopes of work, and supporting documentation for new and existing projects, including cost estimates and staffing plans.
Support the President in daily operations and incident-specific situations.
Represent and articulate INK’s mission, financial capacity, and scope to external stakeholders.