National Director of Finance

Position Summary

The Director of Finance serves as the financial leader of the organization, responsible for overseeing all financial operations, ensuring fiscal responsibility, and supporting the strategic growth of QRFup. This role manages budgeting, accounting, financial reporting, grant compliance, and audits, while also providing strategic insight to leadership and the Board of Directors. This is a key leadership role in a mission‑critical organization.

The ideal candidate is not only financially skilled, but also deeply aligned with the mission to serve and protect those who protect us.

• Financial Strategy & Planning
• Lead the development of annual budgets, forecasts, and multi‑year financial plans in collaboration with senior leadership.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to inform organizational strategy and decision‑making.
• Monitor cash flow and ensure adequate reserves for sustainability and growth.
• Accounting & Financial Management
• Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with all financial policies and procedures.
• Grants & Contract Compliance
• Track and report on restricted funding, grant budgets, and compliance requirements.
• Collaborate with development and program staff to ensure accurate grant proposals and reporting.
• Manage invoicing and funder financial reporting.
• Audit & Tax Filings
• Lead preparation for the annual audit and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Ensure timely and accurate completion of IRS Form 990 and other required filings.
• Board & Leadership Reporting
• Provide clear, actionable financial reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Support the Finance Committee with regular updates, dashboards, and financial insights.
• Team & Systems Oversight
• Manage finance‑related staff and/or external contractors.
• Oversee financial systems and recommend improvements for efficiency and transparency.
• Partner with HR and operations to support benefits administration and compliance.

• Experience in financial strategy and planning, including developing annual budgets, forecasts, and multi‑year financial plans.
• Experience in accounting and financial management, including overseeing general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Experience in grants and contract compliance, including tracking and reporting on restricted funding, grant budgets, and compliance requirements.
• Experience in audit and tax filings, including preparing for annual audits and completing IRS Form 990 and other required filings.
• Experience in providing financial reports to executive leadership and boards of directors.
• Experience in managing finance‑related staff and/or external contractors.
• Experience in overseeing financial systems and recommending improvements for efficiency and transparency.
• 7‑15 years of experience in finance leadership roles.
• Must be located in the United States.