Finance Director

The Settlement Home for Children•Austin, TX

2d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

Within the framework of The Settlement Home for Children's mission, the Finance Director will assume a strategic role in the overall management of the organization. The Finance Director will have the primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing, and controlling all financial-related activities of the organization and will provide supervision and support to the accounting department.

Requirements

Nonprofit Accounting Principles: Deep understanding of GAAP, specifically fund accounting, net asset classification, and grant management
Compliance & Regulations: Expertise in IRS regulations (Form 990), state charity regulations, and federal OMB Uniform Guidance for grant compliance
Financial Software: Proficient in QuickBooks Online; experience with Ramp expense management system and ADP Workforce Now; BambooHR experience preferred
Strategic Financial Planning: Ability to create long-term financial plans, forecasts, and models that align with the organization's mission
Budgeting & Cash Flow Management: Experience in complex budget development and monitoring liquidity to ensure financial sustainability
Financial Analysis & Reporting: Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights for the Board of Directors and executive leadership
Risk Management: Skilled in identifying and mitigating financial risks
Leadership & Communication: Ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, including board members, staff, donors, and auditors
Strategic Decision Making: Capacity to balance financial discipline with mission-driven objectives
Cultural Competence: Sensitivity to the communities served
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Possesses integrity and compliance — can be relied upon to act ethically
Exhibits professional work habits, dress, and grooming standards
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, or equivalent experience
Minimum of five (5) years in financial management, ideally with experience in a senior role at a similar-sized nonprofit
Must be at least 21 years of age
Must meet personnel requirements as outlined by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (TDFPS) Minimum Standards
Valid driver's license with less than 2 moving violations and/or 1 accident within the past 3 years
Must have and maintain current auto liability insurance
Must be able to pass pre-employment drug testing

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA certificate highly preferred
Master's degree or higher in Accounting or a related field from an accredited university
10+ years of experience in financial management
Accounting experience in a nonprofit organization
Experience working with a board of directors

Responsibilities

Responsible for financial management, administration, and compliance in accordance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, audit requirements, and best practices for nonprofit accountability
Serves as primary liaison for Executive Team fiscal reporting and facilitation
Manages cash flow and forecasting; provides direction and oversight for all financial, project-based, and departmental accounting
Maintains relationships with key organization partners, including auditors, banking institutions, and insurance and investment partners
Reviews, manages, and establishes as needed new internal systems and controls, operations, processes, and financial procedures to ensure the integrity of financial information and reporting
Serves as a business partner to the Executive Director on the organization's financial, budgeting, and administrative processes
Prepares month-end and year-end financial statements
Responsible for ensuring all tax filings are completed and filed timely
Oversees the work of the Accounting Coordinator to ensure all invoices, reimbursements, and weekend money receipts are processed and tracked timely and accurately
Owns the full Accounts Receivable and Grant Revenue cycle, including accurately recording donor pledges, timely execution of grant drawdowns, AR deposits, and the reconciliation of restricted and unrestricted funds to ensure accurate revenue recognition and optimal cash flow
Collaborates with the Development Director to ensure financial integrity and accurate reporting through regular gift-to-finance reconciliation
Generates monthly financial reports, including departmental income statement and income statement with budget comparison for distribution to the Board of Directors, Club, the Executive Director, and Program Directors
Generates monthly reports of program fees compared to budget and distributes to the Program Directors
Generates monthly accounts receivable report and prepares discrepancy report
Manages the monthly close process and reconciles general ledger asset, liability, revenue, and expense accounts monthly
Collects information for third-party to complete the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (TDFPS) cost reports for all programs, attends the annual training for cost reports, and maintains files for audit
In coordination with the Executive Director, prepares the annual budget and presents it to the Budget and Finance Committee
Manages the financial reports for grants and restricted donations and maintains comprehensive files to support billing and other recordkeeping required for grants and contracts
Coordinates annual audit, tax return, and grant monitoring; ensures annual audit and grant monitoring is completed in a timely manner and without findings
Maintains fixed asset and depreciation records for the organization
Communicates with staff and department leaders to provide financial updates and overviews, create and support a strong culture of financial oversight, and strengthen staff and board fiscal literacy
Works with the Club Treasurer regarding fundraising activities to ensure income and expenses are posted accurately
Assists the Executive Director with insurance policies and renewals
Participates on the Executive and Leadership Teams
Provides supervision to the Accounting Coordinator
Provides payroll backup to the Human Resources Director
Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director

Benefits

100% paid employee-only medical and dental base plans, group life insurance, and long-term disability
Tava Health: Confidential therapy through insurance with access to a licensed therapist in as little as 24–48 hours — no long waitlists, book sessions on your own schedule
Vision, voluntary life, and short-term disability available
401k match of 50% of the first 6% contributed; 1-year vesting
Accrue up to 11 paid holidays, 12 days vacation (with increase at 3 years), 88 hours health and wellness leave in first year, 48 hours thereafter
Free lunch Mon–Fri (including vegetarian options)
Black Swan Yoga online membership — unlimited access to live and on-demand yoga classes to support your mental and physical wellbeing
Rocket Lawyer: Free access to legal documents, attorney Q&A, 30-minute attorney phone consultations, online document signing, and up to 40% off local attorneys — plus half-price tax filing through RocketTax
Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Welcome Home Homebuyer Program: Access free 1:1 coaching with a housing advisor, homeownership learning resources, and a $1,000 credit toward closing costs when you're ready to buy — powered by RWM Home Loans
Annual loyalty bonus beginning at year 2