Director of Finance

Mental Health Association of Monmouth County • Eatontown, NJ

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Mental Health Association of Monmouth County, a not-for-profit organization located in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, is seeking a part-time Director of Finance for 28 hours per week, four days a week. The role pays $90,000 and is hybrid, with an in-office requirement of two to three days per week. Candidates must live within commuting distance. Comprehensive background and credit checks will be performed.

The Director of Finance oversees the organization's overall financial operations, including closing the books and publishing financial statements; managing payables, receivables, and cash flows; creating budgets; filing state reports; presenting to the Board; and managing audits. A part-time bookkeeper and a CFO consultant are available to assist on a limited basis.

The organization seeks a detail-oriented, hands-on professional with strong accounting experience and advanced Excel skills. A CPA and prior accounting firm or controllership experience in the nonprofit sector are preferred. The role requires the ability to prioritize, manage multiple deadlines under pressure, and a passion for giving back to the community.

Requirements

• Strong accounting background.
• Familiarity with Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and familiarity with Teams and OneDrive.
• Ability to work in the office two to three days per week and reside within commuting distance of Tinton Falls, New Jersey.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines.
• High ethical standards, confidentiality, and integrity.
• Accuracy, attention to detail, dependability, and reliability, particularly with monthly and quarterly deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Fully equipped for efficient remote work.

Nice To Haves

• CPA.
• Prior accounting firm or controllership experience.
• Previous nonprofit accounting experience.
• QuickBooks Online experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform bank reconciliations, review profit and loss transactions by program, create journal entries, and complete monthly and year-end closing entries.
• Ensure bills are paid and invoices are generated on time, and follow up on past-due invoices.
• Move cash between bank accounts, perform positive pay functions, and manage the line of credit.
• Complete quarterly expenditure reports and handle finance-related communications with grantors.
• Support management with forward work planning, strategic financial management, budget analysis, and reporting.
• Oversee the annual financial audit.
• Prepare annual budgets, report variances to actuals, file budgets with grantors, and collaborate on forecasts and budget variances.
• Manage organizational insurance coverage, including workers' compensation and its audit, general liability, fleet auto coverage, and directors and officers coverage.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
• Update the Finance Committee and Board and serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director.
• Supervise the part-time bookkeeper and coordinate activities with the CFO consultant as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed