Finance Director (Non-Profit Organization)

FIRC•Breckenridge, CO

2d•$105,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Director reports directly to the Executive Director and serves as FIRC’s senior financial leader, responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and long-term financial strategy. This role is the primary financial partner to the Executive Director, the Director team, and the Finance Committee on the Board, translating financial data into clear guidance for organizational decisions. This position is responsible for ensuring that FIRC manages resources most beneficially and helps maximize funding, while aligning with the Organization’s strategic goals, mission, vision, and values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a closely related field
10+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or financial planning, ideally including ownership of a large, multi-department budget
Demonstrated experience building financial models, forecasts, and reporting tools used directly by executive leadership
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
Proven ability to translate financial data for non-finance audiences, including executives, Board members, and program staff
Willingness and ability to build hands-on general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and reconciliation skills on the job
Advanced Excel skills; experience with enterprise financial systems and willingness to learn FIRC’s systems (Financial Edge, Razor’s Edge)
Ability to successfully manage a workload that balances long term financial strategy with the daily, hands-on demands of a lean nonprofit finance department
Excellent people skills with experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team.
Reliable transportation year-round to navigate Summit County to attend job-related meetings and events
Genuine interest in our mission and personal and professional commitment to our values
Candidates will be subject to a reference check pre-offer and a criminal background check post-offer

Nice To Haves

Prior supervisory or people management experience
MBA or CPA
Proficiency in Spanish
Nonprofit work experience
Experience using Blackbaud Financial Edge and Razor’s Edge

Responsibilities

Lead annual budget development and present it for approval by the Board of Directors.
Own monthly and forecast-level financial reporting for the Executive Director, Director team, Finance Committee, and Board, including variance analysis and clear, plain language explanations of financial performance.
Prepare month-end financials and run monthly Finance Committee meetings, including preparing the agenda, owning the invite, taking notes, maintaining records for the audit, and presenting to the Board.
Partner with the Director team to implement and track Strategic Plan KPIs.
Lead financial strategy and modeling for grant budgets, capital campaigns, and ongoing accounting for all FIRC facilities and related building costs.
Develop and implement financial policies and procedures.
Ensure FIRC’s overall financial health is stable and in good standing and alert the ED of any foreseeable concerns that may arise or be prevented.
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
Oversee all aspects of accounting operations, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Lead the annual audit process by providing documentation and support to external auditors.
Supervise accounting staff to ensure smooth day-to-day transactions, and provide leadership support including but not limited to training, timecards, scheduling, performance, deliverables, etc.
Monthly reconciliation for bank and investment accounts.
Backup Accountant when needed for all accounting activities, including check processing, vendor inquiries, credit card processing, and reconciliations.
Support Federal, State, and foundation grants’ lifecycles, including but not limited to budget preparation for submission, tracking of labor costs and expenses, grant invoicing, and grant audits.
Prepare and present budgets at department level, mentoring non-financial staff on financial concepts.
If needed, occasionally serve as backup for HR with the payroll approval process.
Provide universal support for additional tasks as assigned to advance FIRC’s mission.

Benefits

Five weeks of paid time off (PTO) per year, and additional personal time off as well as paid holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with employer contribution for employees and eligible dependents (some plans are covered 100% by employer, multiple buy up options available)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health and dependent care expenses.
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Life Insurance and AD&D, covered by employer
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD, LTD)
Voluntary Benefits (Accident Plan, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, and Legal Plan)
403(b) Retirement plan
Paid training and professional development opportunities
Discounted ski passes and access to shared ski medallion
Local recreation discounts and perks