Finance Director Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive finance experience.
• Significant experience with accounting systems and financial software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and database management tools.
• Self-motivated and self-directed, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Ability to adapt to and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills, and ability to excel in a collaborative and transparent culture.
• Must pass federal and state criminal and Colorado Department of Early Childhood background checks, a pre-employment drug screen, and verification of employment, education, and/or credentials.
• A valid driver’s license is required by position.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated expertise in financial forecasting and long-term planning.
• Experience managing finance during organizational expansion or operational scaling, particularly in a nonprofit, educational, or mission-driven environment.
• Experience in nonprofit financial management or government accounting.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic guidance and oversight across financial activities, ensuring accountability for funds and expenditures.
• Develop, monitor, and report on the annual operating budget; lead short- and long-term budget projections and cash-flow forecasts; and evaluate the debt management strategy and recommend improvements.
• Maintain, enhance, and evaluate the accounting system, overseeing journal entries, accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, cost allocation, and depreciation schedules.
• Produce monthly financial statements and reports, including cost-center expense reports for internal and external stakeholders such as the Board of Directors, committees, and funding sources.
• Analyze financial performance and provide strategic insights to organizational leadership.
• Collaborate with leadership to forecast the financial implications of new initiatives, programs, projects, staffing, and compensation strategies.
• Oversee the financial management of capital campaigns and fixed assets, including tracking, depreciation, and compliance with accounting standards.
• Serve as the primary contact for external auditors and manage the annual audit process.
• Collaborate with departments to improve compatibility and efficiency among financial management, HCM, and CRM systems.
• Work with Community Engagement on the financial aspects of grant applications and prepare interim and final financial reports for grant monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with government finance regulations and internal policies, including purchasing, procurement, record retention, payroll taxes, retirement plan records, and required filings.
• Identify opportunities to improve policies, processes, internal controls, and system efficiencies.
• Support daily financial operations.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays scheduled in 2026.
• Generous paid vacation and an Anniversary Day.
• 8 paid sick days.
• Paid Family Medical Leave; this benefit does not provide 100% wage replacement.
• Medical insurance, with the employer paying up to 75% of the employee premium.
• Dental and vision insurance.
• Free Employee Assistance Program.
• Substantial childcare discount, subject to an enrollment opening.
• Tuition reimbursement of $150 per 3-credit-hour course for eligible staff taking approved, position-related coursework and maintaining the required GPA.
• Reimbursement may be available for pre-approved job-related certificate programs.
• 100% employer-paid Basic Term Life and AD&D Insurance.
• 100% employer-paid Long Term Disability Insurance.
• Voluntary Short Term Disability Insurance.