Director of Finance

University Area Community Development•Tampa, FL

8h•Onsite

About The Position

UACDC’s financial management, accounting operations, grants administration, budgeting, compliance, and financial reporting functions. This position oversees the day-to-day financial operations of the organization while ensuring strong internal controls, fiscal accountability, compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and alignment with organizational goals and strategic initiatives. The Director of Finance plays a critical role in supporting the financial sustainability of UACDC’s community development, affordable housing, infrastructure, workforce development, youth development, and capital improvement initiatives. This role works closely with executive leadership, department directors, funders, auditors, government agencies, and the Board of Directors to ensure effective financial planning, reporting, operational accountability, and stewardship of organizational resources. In addition to financial leadership, this role provides operational and program oversight support to ensure organizational programs, contracts, grants, and initiatives are implemented efficiently, sustainably, and in compliance with funding requirements and organizational objectives. The Director works collaboratively across departments to strengthen operational systems, improve financial and program performance, and support organizational growth and long-term sustainability. The Director oversees accounting operations, grant and contract financial management, budgeting, audits, banking relationships, financial systems, and operational financial analysis while supporting compliance with federal, state, local, and private funding requirements. This position requires strong nonprofit accounting experience, knowledge of federal grant compliance regulations, and the ability to manage complex financial and operational activities in a multi-program environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
Three - five years of progressively responsible accounting experience with a minimum of two years of nonprofit accounting within a nonprofit organization required
Leadership experience required
Heavy federal grant management/budgeting experience required
Ability to apply mathematical concepts.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to apply principles of logical or thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Knowledge of all Social Media Platforms; Contact Management systems; Database software; Design software; Development software; Human Resource systems; Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Proficient in MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and Windows.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual language skills are an added plus.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight of all financial operations, accounting functions, grants administration, budgeting, financial reporting, and related operational support activities
Oversee day-to-day operations of the accounting and finance department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, reconciliations, and financial reporting
Support organizational operational effectiveness by collaborating with department leaders on budgeting, contract implementation, procurement, operational planning, and program sustainability
Assist executive leadership in evaluating organizational operations, financial performance, staffing structures, and resource allocation to improve efficiency and long-term sustainability
Provide program financial oversight and support for federally, state, locally, and privately funded initiatives to ensure compliance, accountability, and alignment with organizational goals
Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure fiscal accountability, operational consistency, and organizational efficiency
Prepare and manage organizational, departmental, programmatic, and grant budgets; monitor financial performance and recommend adjustments as necessary
Assist executive leadership with financial forecasting, strategic financial planning, sustainability planning, and operational decision-making
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, reports, dashboards, and financial analyses for executive leadership, Finance Committee, Board of Directors, funders, and external stakeholders
Oversee all grant and contract financial management activities, including budget tracking, reimbursement requests, grant reconciliations, financial reporting, and compliance monitoring
Ensure expenditures are aligned with approved grant budgets, funding agreements, procurement requirements, and applicable regulations
Support financial and operational compliance for federal, state, local, and private funding sources, including knowledge of: 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance Federal grant compliance requirements Cost allocation methodologies Procurement standards Audit requirements Financial reporting standards
Coordinate and manage annual audits, financial reviews, single audits, and monitoring visits conducted by auditors, government agencies, and funding entities
Ensure timely preparation and filing of required tax documents, financial filings, grant reports, and compliance documentation including IRS Form 990 and related reporting requirements
Monitor cash flow, banking activities, investments, organizational financial performance, and operational expenditures to ensure fiscal stability and sustainability
Conduct financial and operational analyses related to organizational initiatives, capital projects, redevelopment activities, housing initiatives, and funding opportunities
Collaborate with program and department leaders to support financial understanding, operational planning, budget management, and grant compliance across the organization
Develop and implement financial systems improvements, reporting tools, operational workflows, and process efficiencies to strengthen organizational performance
Monitor financial and operational risks, identify areas for improvement, and recommend corrective actions as needed
Support implementation and monitoring of organizational strategic initiatives, operational goals, and performance benchmarks
Supervise finance and accounting staff while fostering accountability, collaboration, accuracy, customer service, and professional development
Coordinate with external vendors, auditors, consultants, financial institutions, and government agencies as necessary
Support strategic initiatives, business planning, capital planning, and organizational growth opportunities through financial and operational analysis
Attend Board meetings, Finance Committee meetings, leadership meetings, and other organizational meetings as required
Represent UACDC professionally with funders, auditors, government agencies, financial institutions, and community stakeholders
Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, compliance, collaboration, operational excellence, and mission-driven stewardship throughout the organization