Finance Director

Kids In Crisis•Greenwich, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Kids In Crisis is Connecticut's ONLY free, round-the-clock agency providing emergency shelter, crisis counseling and community educational programs for children of all ages and families dealing with a wide range of crises, including domestic violence, mental health and family problems, substance abuse, economic difficulties and more. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that directly impacts children and families. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team dedicated to making a lasting difference in the community. We're seeking a Finance Director to lead the organization's accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions. This role ensures the integrity of financial operations, supports the organization's fiscal health, and maintains strong internal controls. The Finance Director partners closely with organizational leadership and program teams to support budgeting, grant compliance, and financial transparency across the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, economics, nonprofit management, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, finance, or financial management, preferably within a nonprofit organization.
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards and regulatory requirements, internal controls, audit processes, financial reporting and analysis.
Experience with grant compliance, restricted funding, expense allocation, and financial analysis.
Proficiency with accounting systems, financial reporting tools, and Excel-based analysis.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across functions.
Strong judgment, analytical ability, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Knowledge of accounting operations, financial controls, budgeting, and nonprofit financial reporting practices.
Ability to analyze financial information, identify trends or issues, and recommend practical solutions.
Ability to interpret policies, funding requirements, and financial procedures and apply them consistently.
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential financial and personnel information with discretion.
Ability to build effective working relationships with leadership, program staff, auditors, vendors, and outside advisors.
Ability to supervise and coordinate the work of finance support staff or other assigned personnel, where applicable.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or comparable advanced financial credential preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, cash management, month-end and year-end close)
Strengthen and monitor internal controls to promote accuracy, accountability, segregation of duties, and protection of organizational assets
Coordinate annual audit preparation and serve as primary liaison to external auditors, tax preparers, and financial consultants
Oversee payroll administration and benefits-related financial coordination in partnership with external providers
Support grant compliance: track restricted/unrestricted funds; monitor budgets and expenditures; prepare/review grant financial reports and reimbursement requests
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, and variance analysis
Prepare timely financial statements and management/board reporting with clear analysis for leadership
Improve finance systems, processes, and documentation; implement practical process improvements
Partner cross-functionally with program leaders, operations, HR, and leadership on financial workflows and stewardship