Director of Finance

Position Summary

The Director of Finance provides strategic financial leadership for Mission Lexington by overseeing fiscal controls, accounting policies, audits, payroll reporting, benefits administration, donor financial data management, and compliance-related financial activities. This role ensures the integrity of the organization’s financial systems, supports department leaders with accurate financial reporting, and partners with the President/CEO on budgeting, grants, and organizational planning. The Director of Finance maintains centralized financial records, coordinates annual audits, and ensures all financial functions adhere to nonprofit accounting standards.

• Financial Leadership & Oversight
• Oversee Mission Lexington’s internal fiscal control procedures and adherence to fiscal policies.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of all accounting, budgeting, cash flow, and financial reporting functions.
• Prepare financial data for budgets, audits, grants, and monthly board reporting.
• Audit grant balances in coordination with the Development Coordinator and assist with grant-related reporting.
• Coordinate all financial reporting related to cash flow and other organizational financial matters.
• Oversee preparation and submission of required payroll reporting in conjunction with Palmetto Payroll.
• Oversee employee benefits programs and agency insurance policies.
• Coordinate annual manual audit with the accounting firm.
• Maintain centralized financial files, including corporate documents, invoices, receipts, acknowledgments, and related records.
• Donor & Revenue Information Management
• Oversee donor financial data and acknowledgments to ensure proper recording and stewardship.
• Manage thrift store sales records and merchant services processes.
• Maintain accuracy of donor database information in Bloomerang.
• Operational Accounting & Compliance Tasks
• Ensure accurate entry of checking account transactions into Quick Books.
• Maintain up-to-date account balances, including nonprofit (NP), non-restricted (), and budget accounts.
• Perform donor data entry and ensure timely acknowledgment letters.
• Enter and maintain donor and revenue information in donor databases.
• Pay client payables for Social Services.
• Order office and departmental supplies as needed.
• Format and prepare monthly financial statements (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet) for board meetings.
• Conduct new employee intake in coordination with Human Resources processes.
• Serve as a resource to department leaders regarding financial questions, budget status, and compliance requirements.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with a minimum of two (2) years of experience working with nonprofit financials.
• Proficient in Quick Books and computerized reporting systems.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accounting applications.
• Strong planning, administrative, and organizational skills required.

Full-time, following the core hours established in Mission Lexington’s Hours of Work policy (generally 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday). Additional time may be required for meetings, events, or operational needs consistent with exempt status.

Work is performed primarily in an office environment.

• Must be able to sit or stand for extended periods.
• Regular use of computer, telephone, and standard office equipment.
• Occasional lifting or carrying materials up to 20 pounds may be required.