Finance Director

The PLACE•Colorado Springs, CO

10d•$90,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The PLACE is the only nonprofit in the Pikes Peak region solely dedicated to supporting youth ages 15–24 who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Guided by our mission to ignite the potential in youth to create self-determined, fulfilled lives, The PLACE provides street outreach, a drop-in center, and supportive housing grounded in trust, consistency, and long-term stability. The PLACE is in a period of strategic transformation, strengthening infrastructure, building sustainable systems, and expanding impact. We are seeking a Finance Director who is excited to help shape this next chapter and ensure our financial systems are as strong and innovative as our programs. The PLACE seeks a proactive, organized, detail-oriented, highly collaborative, and adaptable team player. The Finance Director position is a new role for the organization, and the person will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer. This role will be responsible for a variety of systems development and implementation projects and requires an entrepreneurial mindset to build and lead a business office of excellence for the organization. The Finance Director is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the financial health, systems, and operational infrastructure of The PLACE. This position manages day-to-day accounting functions, ensures compliance with government and private funding requirements, oversees vendor relationships, and leads continuous improvement of financial systems. This role is ideal for an entrepreneurial, systems-oriented finance leader who enjoys building and refining processes in a mission-driven environment and wants their work to directly support meaningful outcomes for young people.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
Minimum 5–7 years of progressive nonprofit finance or accounting experience
Demonstrated experience managing government and private grants
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks
Experience overseeing payroll processes
Experience supervising staff and managing vendor relationships
Proven ability to build, improve, and scale financial systems and processes
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly close
Oversee the payroll process and approve bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance
Maintain and manage financial systems with strong proficiency in QuickBooks
Prepare accurate monthly financial statements, dashboards, and budget-to-actual reports
Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management
Coordinate the annual audit and serve as primary liaison to auditors and external accountants
Manage financial aspects of government and private grants, including budgeting, tracking, billing, and reporting
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements
Partner with program and development staff to align grant budgets with program delivery
Support reimbursement processes and grant monitoring
Manage relationships with key vendors and service providers (e.g., accounting, payroll, insurance, IT, property management, security)
Review contracts for financial terms, monitor performance, and ensure timely payments
Identify opportunities to improve vendor efficiency and cost effectiveness
Strengthen and document financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Lead improvements to financial systems, workflows, and reporting tools
Build scalable, efficient processes that support organizational growth
Leverage technology to enhance transparency, accuracy, and efficiency
Supervise, mentor, and support one Staff Accountant, fostering professional growth and accountability
Provide clear direction, feedback, and workload prioritization
Promote collaboration and cross-training within the finance function
Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and leadership team
Present financial information to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee in a clear, accessible manner
Support data-informed decision-making across the organization