Finance Director, Non-Profit

HR Office Savers•Melbourne, FL

4d•$80,000 - $85,000•Onsite

About The Position

Project Response, Inc., established in 1990, is a healthcare organization serving its community through education, testing, treatment, and ongoing care for people living with HIV. The Finance Director is a leadership-team member responsible for the organization’s financial leadership, stewardship, sustainability, and integrity. This role combines financial and business leadership with a commitment to the organization’s mission, accountability, transparency, and responsible use of resources. The Finance Director provides strategic and hands-on leadership across financial systems, controls, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, revenue processes, and financial decision-making. The role works with organizational leaders to strengthen financial performance, manage risk, support responsible growth, improve decision-making, and sustain community trust. Responsibilities span long-term planning, executive- and Board-level analysis, budget development, cash-flow oversight, reimbursement and revenue-cycle matters, audit preparation, internal controls, and resolution of financial issues. The position is based in Melbourne, Florida. Most work is conducted during typical weekday business hours, with occasional evening or weekend work and some overnight U.S. travel. Employees are expected to work in person in the office most days. The stated salary range is $80,000–$85,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
At least 5 years of financial leadership experience in a nonprofit organization or program, including work with a Board of Directors.
At least 5 years of team leadership experience, including hiring and performance management.
At least 5 years of experience in a healthcare environment.
Senior financial leadership experience in healthcare, community health, behavioral health, human services, or another mission-driven environment serving vulnerable populations.
Experience working with a Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, or other governing body.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and executive communication skills.
Sound judgment, discretion, integrity, and decision-making ability.
Ability to analyze complex concepts and problems while balancing priorities, projects, and deadlines.
Ability to make well-reasoned decisions in a timely manner.
Ability to plan and implement programs agency-wide.
Ability to establish appropriate supervisory relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues and external organizations and individuals.
Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet leadership demands.
Extensive local travel and some national travel are expected; some overnight U.S. travel is required.
Some evening and weekend work is required.
Ability to perform the essential functions of a leadership role in a healthcare and community-service environment, maintain a visible leadership presence, and respond to urgent organizational matters outside normal business hours when needed.
Broad business and management skills, resource-generation ability, leadership and team-building skills, and ability to build relationships with clients, organization members, providers, and community partners.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in business administration, finance, accounting, healthcare administration, or a related discipline.
CPA, CMA, or another relevant professional credential.
Experience with Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs).
Knowledge of grants, compliance, and reporting related to Ryan White, 340B drug pricing, and HOPWA.
Experience leading organizations through growth, financial transformation, restructuring, system implementation, or significant process improvement.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Executive Director and leadership team to develop and advance the organization’s strategic priorities.
Serve as senior financial advisor, providing timely, fact-based guidance on performance, risk, resource allocation, investments, growth opportunities, and long-term sustainability.
Analyze significant business decisions, contracts, service lines, partnerships, capital investments, and organizational initiatives.
Participate in leadership discussions and ensure financial implications are considered in operational and strategic decisions.
Provide financial information to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Audit Committee, and other governing bodies as appropriate.
Promote accountability, transparency, collaboration, sound judgment, ethical conduct, responsible stewardship, and alignment with the organization’s mission.
Oversee financial operations, accounting practices, reporting systems, and financial infrastructure.
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards, policies, contractual requirements, and regulatory expectations.
Oversee the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Monitor and communicate the organization’s financial position, trends, risks, and opportunities to the Executive Director and appropriate leaders, including the Board.
Establish and maintain financial policies, procedures, systems, and internal controls.
Oversee general ledger accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll-related financial processes, banking, reconciliations, and other assigned financial functions.
Identify, escalate, and resolve financial issues effectively.
Establish a disciplined budgeting process with clear assumptions, timelines, ownership, and accountability.
Develop financial models supporting strategic planning, service expansion, staffing decisions, capital investments, and other major initiatives.
Ensure leaders receive meaningful financial information and understand their responsibility for budget performance and stewardship.
Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors, accountants, tax advisors, banking partners, insurance professionals, investment advisors, and other financial partners, as appropriate.
Support the Board and committees in fulfilling their financial governance and fiduciary responsibilities.
Lead and develop teams, including hiring and performance management, as indicated by the experience requirements.