Director of Finance

MRC Industries is a mission-driven nonprofit on a growth trajectory, expanding opportunities for individuals with disabilities through meaningful employment and community engagement. Our work environment is fast paced, collaborative, and evolving as we strengthen programs, improve systems, and pursue new opportunities.

As Director of Finance, you will help shape MRC's future by connecting financial strategy with our mission. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with the CEO and leadership team, guide financial decisions, and build the processes and systems needed to support sustainable growth. We value diversity, initiative, accountability, and leaders who help their teams navigate change.

Job Summary

The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership and hands-on oversight of MRC's finance department and financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, payroll oversight, program data, internal controls, and risk management.

As a member of the leadership team, this position partners with the CEO and department leaders to evaluate opportunities, anticipate financial needs, and support informed decisions in a fast-paced, changing organization. The Director translates complex financial information into clear recommendations, strengthens financial systems and processes, and balances growth initiatives with fiscal responsibility.

This role requires a proactive leader who can move between long-range planning and daily operations, manage competing priorities, and guide the finance team through organizational change while maintaining accuracy, accountability, and compliance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership, Strategy, and Growth

• Partner with the CEO and leadership team on long-range planning, organizational goals, and financial strategies that support MRC's mission and sustainable growth.
• Evaluate the financial impact of proposed programs, funding opportunities, operational changes, and capital investments.
• Develop and implement goals for finance and assigned support services that align with organizational priorities.
• Anticipate financial risks, resource needs, and operational challenges; recommend timely, practical solutions.
• Provide leadership, supervision, coaching, and development for finance staff, establishing clear expectations and accountability.
• Guide the finance department through changing priorities, new systems, and process improvements while maintaining reliable daily operations.
• Establish performance measures and use financial and operational data to evaluate results and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Build collaborative relationships with department leaders and help them understand budgets, financial performance, and the implications of their decisions.
• Recommend financial policies and develop procedures that strengthen consistency, efficiency, and internal controls.
• Support the MRC Board of Directors Finance Committee with clear financial reporting, analysis, and recommendations.
• Provide financial leadership for agency initiatives and special projects.

Financial Operations and Reporting

• Develop, direct, and maintain accounting systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), MRC policies, and contractual requirements.
• Oversee accounting operations and ensure accurate, timely monthly financial statements are prepared and presented to the CEO, Board Finance Committee, and leadership team.
• Explain financial results, budget variances, emerging trends, and recommended actions in a manner that supports informed decisions.
• Prepare and supervise financial, statistical, and program reports, ensuring data accuracy and usefulness.
• Prepare or coordinate fiscal reports required by funding agencies, insurers, and applicable federal and state requirements.
• Lead the annual operating and capital budget process in collaboration with the CEO and leadership team.
• Monitor budget performance throughout the year and update forecasts as funding, program needs, and organizational priorities change.
• Analyze program and contract costs, overhead allocations, production costs, and financial sustainability.
• Monitor cash flow, banking activity, and cash balances to support operating needs and planned investments.
• Oversee payroll processing; review and approve payroll and related reports for accuracy and compliance.
• Coordinate the annual audit and ensure supporting documentation and required follow-up are completed.
• Establish, review, and strengthen internal controls to…