Finance Director

North Carolina Justice Center•Raleigh, NC

3d•$109,000 - $122,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The North Carolina Justice Center seeks a Finance Director to provide strategic financial leadership and disciplined stewardship for an organization committed to social, racial, and economic justice. Based in Raleigh, this hybrid executive leadership role leads the organization’s financial operations, advises leadership and the Board, and guides responsible allocation of organizational resources. The Finance Director reports to the Executive Director and serves on the Management Team. The role supervises the Accounting Manager and Accountant and develops a finance team focused on accurate information, responsive partnership, and accountability. The Finance Director connects financial strategy with organizational priorities, helping NCJC anticipate challenges, assess opportunities, and plan for the future. The position requires nonprofit finance and grants-management expertise, experience with complex budgets and restricted funding, and the ability to communicate financial implications clearly across the organization. The work is collaborative and fast paced, requiring discretion, adaptability, and professionalism. The position requires occasional statewide travel, and some evening and weekend participation in meetings or events may be necessary. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities. The hiring range is $109,000–$122,000. NCJC’s published benefits include six weeks of annual paid time off; paid holidays and parental leave; employer-supported 403(b) retirement savings; medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; and flexible spending and health savings account options.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
Ten years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least five years in senior leadership or executive-level management.
Experience in nonprofit finance and grants management.
Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets and restricted funding environments.
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and federal and foundation grant compliance.
Experience overseeing audits and internal controls, managing and developing staff, and using financial systems and reporting tools such as Blackbaud.
Ability to lead, communicate, and influence at the organizational level; navigate complex budgets and restricted funding; assess risk; and help colleagues understand the financial implications of their decisions.
Strategic thinking, sound judgment, respect for diverse perspectives, and a demonstrated commitment to inclusive practices and equitable decision-making.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with reasonable accommodations available for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Nice To Haves

MBA or CPA designation.

Responsibilities

Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning; partner with leadership on funding strategy and revenue diversification.
Manage cash flow, investments, financial risk, and oversight of the NCJC endowment.
Translate financial results into clear reports and actionable guidance for the Executive Director, Board, managers, and staff.
Oversee accounting, audits, financial reporting, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant and contract requirements, and applicable regulations.
Improve internal controls, financial systems, and accountability practices, and support managers in thoughtful spending decisions.
Develop the finance team and build productive relationships across the organization.
Advise leadership and the Board and guide responsible allocation of organizational resources.