Director of Finance - NonProfit

Talis Group • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The Director of Finance will oversee the nonprofit organization’s day-to-day financial operations and serve as a key financial resource to the Finance Committee, Board, and leadership team. This hands-on leadership role includes both financial oversight and detailed operational work. Approximately 85% of the organization’s revenue comes through reimbursable grants, making cash-flow management, grant accounting, billing, collections, and financial reporting central to the position.

The role offers the opportunity to lead financial operations, support organizational decision-making, and improve financial reporting and processes, including continued movement toward more efficient, paperless practices. The Director will work with staff and organizational leaders, as well as the Board Treasurer, external CPA, banks, and investment advisor.

Requirements

• Nonprofit finance or accounting experience with grant funding.
• Strong understanding of grant accounting and reimbursable funding.
• Experience managing cash flow and collections in a grant-funded environment.
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial data and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating annual audits and working with an external CPA.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with staff, leadership, Finance Committee and Board members, auditors, and outside partners.
• A hands-on, collaborative approach and ability to manage interruptions and shifting priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with SAGE or a similar accounting system.
• Payroll experience, including allocating expenses across multiple grants.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily financial operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, banking, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Manage cash flow in a grant-funded environment where expenses are incurred before reimbursements are received.
• Prepare monthly grant billings and ensure expenses are accurately allocated and documented.
• Manage payroll for approximately 25 employees through ADP, including allocating payroll expenses to grants.
• Use SAGE for general ledger activity, ACH entries, accounts payable, and grant billing.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and budget-to-actual comparisons using SAGE and Excel.
• Improve financial reporting processes and reduce manual Excel work where possible.
• Monitor collections and payables to maintain strong cash flow.
• Coordinate the annual audit, prepare schedules, and serve as the primary liaison with the CPA.
• Manage banking relationships, the line of credit, and investment accounts.
• Prepare and monitor the annual budget and provide financial information for grant applications and funding agencies.
• Attend Board and monthly Finance Committee meetings and provide financial reporting and guidance.
• Maintain appropriate financial documentation, including W-9s and grant records.
• Support staff with financial questions and help develop efficient, well-documented processes.

Benefits

• Approximately 4.8 weeks of paid time off, accrued from hire and available after 90 days.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Flexible 8-hour work schedule.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 2% SIMPLE IRA contribution.

What This Job Offers

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