Senior Director of Finance

The Senior Director of Finance provides executive-level strategic financial leadership across the organization, ensuring its long-term financial health while supporting the mission. The SDF serves as a trusted advisor to the ED and Board of Directors on all matters related to financial strategy, risk, and long-term sustainability. They champion fiscal integrity and translate financial data into strategic insight that drives organizational decision‑making.

• Serve as a strategic business partner to the CEO, helping to guide, communicate, and execute the organization's strategic and financial vision across all departments.
• Lead the development of short- and long‑term financial goals and objectives aligned with the organization's strategic plan.
• Develop performance indicators and measurement systems for tracking progress against strategic plan objectives; evaluate and redesign business models where necessary.
• Prepare financial reports for the Executive Director, Directors, and Board of Directors.
• Anticipate emerging business needs, sector trends, and economic developments and translate their implications into actionable organizational plans.
• Evaluate and anticipate current and future economic, social, and governmental influences on the organization's financial performance; provide recommendations to achieve optimal outcomes.

• Develop and maintain the agency's financial operations in alignment with the organization's policies and strategic goals.
• Prepare the annual operating and capital budgets in close collaboration with the Executive Director and Senior Leadership Team.
• Lead the annual audit process, including coordination with external auditors and preparation of all relevant financial materials for the timely completion of the organization's annual audit and IRS Form 990.
• Ensure Single Audit compliance and coordinate responses to audit findings.
• Monitor monthly financial operations; prepare timely analysis and reports and provide guidance to executive and program staff.
• Manage cash flow and financial forecasting; optimize banking relationships and liquidity strategies.
• Identify and address financial risks and opportunities proactively; recommend and implement strategies to safeguard organizational assets.
• Evaluate and recommend process improvements, internal controls, and technology solutions to enhance organizational efficiency and financial reporting accuracy.
• Manage and oversee joint cost allocation methodologies and identify cost savings opportunities.

• Serve as a key resource and advisor to the Executive Director and Board of Directors on financial operations, risk, and long‑term financial security.
• Develop and maintain a trusting, productive relationship with Board members; regularly present monthly financial reports, year‑to‑date financials, and the multiyear financial forecast.
• Work directly with the Finance Committee to develop policies, monitor implementation, and address the Board's financial oversight needs.
• Recommend changes in strategy, policy, and program operations to achieve the organization's strategic and financial objectives.
• Build compelling financial narratives that support the annual budget approval process and quarterly Board reporting.

• Lead, manage, and develop the Finance team, driving continuous process improvement and high performance across the function.
• Establish individual performance goals, conduct regular one‑on‑ones, and foster a culture of accountability, growth, and professional development.
• Communicate organizational standards, policy changes, and strategic priorities to ensure the team is aligned, focused, and prepared to meet departmental goals.
• Supervise the Comptroller and provide oversight of day‑to‑day financial operations carried out by the finance team.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including prior CFO, VP of Finance, or Comptroller experience.
• Demonstrated…