Finance Director

Position Summary

The Finance Director is a key member of Ascendigo’s leadership team, responsible for the integrity, sustainability, and strategic alignment of the organization’s financial operations. This role oversees all day-to-day finance and accounting functions while serving as a thought partner to the CEO, COO, and leadership team on financial planning, forecasting, and decision-making.

The Finance Director ensures strong financial stewardship, operational efficiency, and compliance, while translating financial data into clear, actionable insights that support programmatic impact and organizational growth.

• Lead the development and management of the organization’s annual budget, partnering with program leaders to build accurate, aligned departmental budgets
• Responsible for all financial reporting functions
• Provide monthly/quarterly/annual materials for Ascendigo Leadership Team, inclusive of forward‑looking financial forecasting, scenario planning, and cash flow analysis
• Translate financial performance into clear insights and recommendations for the CEO, COO, and Leadership Team
• Support strategic decision‑making including program expansion, cost management, and revenue optimization

• Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll coordination (including outsourced providers if applicable), and month‑end close
• Ensure timely, accurate financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annual)
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard organizational assets
• Ensure monthly reconciliation of all accounts and overall financial accuracy

• Oversee preparation of IRS Form 990, audits, and all regulatory filings
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and grant‑related requirements
• Maintain and strengthen financial policies, procedures, and documentation
• Oversee organizational insurance policies and risk mitigation strategies
• Lead financial oversight of billing operations, ensuring regulatory compliance and accuracy in claims submission for Medicaid waiver services, Medicaid insurance, and commercial insurance payers

• Oversee financial tracking and reporting for grants and contracts
• Partner with program leadership to ensure accurate billing, reimbursement, and cost allocation
• Support efforts to maximize earned and contributed revenue through strong financial systems and insights

• Prepare and present financial reports and dashboards for the Board of Directors and Finance Committee
• Serve as staff liaison to the Finance Committee
• Support financial transparency and confidence with external stakeholders including funders, auditors, and partners

• Supervise and support the Accounting Manager (and any additional finance support roles)
• Foster a culture of accountability, clarity, collaboration, and continuous improvement within finance operations
• Assist in performing all tasks necessary to achieve organization’s mission and help execute staff succession and growth plans
• Train all staff in financial management matters related to the performance of their duties
• Assist President/CEO on the strategic vision including fostering and cultivating internal and external relationships, as well as assisting in the development and negotiation of contracts
• Partner cross‑functionally with HR, programs, and operations to align financial practices with organizational goals
• Support organizational planning, technology improvements, benefit & compensation packages, and system efficiencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (CNAP or Master’s preferred but not required)
• Minimum five (5)+ years of progressive financial management experience, including two years as a financial controller or finance director and preferably within nonprofit or human services organizations
• Experience overseeing budgets in the $5M–$10M range
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting and grant management
• Demonstrated experience in…