Finance Director

Muslim Aid USA (MAUSA) is a faith-based American international charity working alongside diverse communities to aid, advocate, and empower people to build sustainable futures for generations to come. Guided by our Islamic faith, we respond to humanitarian needs and address the underlying challenges that prevent individuals and communities from thriving.

We envision a world where every person, in every community, has the resources to thrive with dignity. Our work is grounded in five core values — Dignity (Karamah), Justice (Adl), Excellence (Ihsan), Compassion (Rahma), and Service (Khidma) — which guide how we serve communities, collaborate, and hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards of impact and integrity.

MAUSA serves people of all backgrounds and faiths, honoring the dignity, agency, and potential of every person and community we have the privilege to serve.

Position Summary

The Finance Director oversees Muslim Aid USA’s financial operations, ensures compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, and maintains the integrity of the organization’s financial records. The Finance Director provides leadership and oversight across the full finance function — from transactional accounting through strategic financial planning — and ensures the Finance team delivers accurate, timely financial information to program staff, leadership, and the board.

The Finance Director reports to the COO and performs the responsibilities below.

Alignment with MAUSA Values

The Director models compassion, integrity, accountability, and service; upholds Islamic philanthropic principles and ethical stewardship; and fosters a collaborative, inclusive work environment grounded in humility and shared purpose. The Director is comfortable operating in a growing, evolving organization — building and strengthening systems and processes as MAUSA scales, rather than stepping into fully established infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Recordkeeping

• Ensure accurate financial records are maintained in Quick Books, including oversight of daily transactions and the month-end close process.

• Ensure timely preparation of weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including Statements of Financial Position, Statements of Activities, and Cash Flow Statements.

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and nonprofit financial reporting standards across all financial reporting.

• Oversee preparation and posting of journal entries; ensure data integrity and security within financial systems.

Banking, Reconciliations & Internal Controls

• Ensure monthly bank reconciliations are completed accurately and on time for all deposit accounts.

• Oversee reconciliation of credit card statements and ensure all transactions are accurately recorded.

• Ensure discrepancies in account balances are identified and resolved promptly.

• Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures, and monitor adherence across the finance function.

Accounts Payable & Payroll

• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle and ensure vendor records are properly maintained.

• Collaborate with the HR department to oversee payroll processes.

• Review expense reports for accuracy and proper expense classification.

• Ensure timely reimbursement and proper documentation of expenses.

Accounts Receivable, Donor Revenue & Gift Processing

• Oversee accounts receivable processes, including timely preparation of monthly invoices and maintenance of donor records.

• Collaborate with program personnel to ensure accurate project invoicing.

• Ensure timely acknowledgment letters are sent to corporate donors, including donation amount, date received, and a statement regarding any goods or services provided.

• Coordinate the…