Director of Finance

• Lead the organization-wide annual budgeting process and prepare consolidated budgets for leadership and Board approval
• Distribute monthly budget-to-actual reports and conduct variance reviews with budget owners
• Maintain cash-flow forecasts, monitor liquidity, and identify shortfalls, timing risks, or financing needs
• Prepare quarterly forecasts, multi-year financial scenarios, contingency plans, trend analyses, and Finance Committee and Board materials
• Partner with the COO and external financial consultant on financial strategy, accounting matters, scenarios, and risk management
• Own the monthly close process and review accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, payroll entries, accruals, prepaids, and other close schedules
• Review trial balances and reconcile balance-sheet accounts; investigate unusual balances, aging items, and suspense activity
• Produce monthly GAAP financial statements and management reports
• Maintain the chart of accounts, dimensions, reporting structures, close checklists, and supporting work papers
• Review grant and contract agreements, maintain grant budgets and revenue schedules, and reconcile restricted net assets and grant activity
• Coordinate with Development and Program teams on coding, allowable costs, budgets, deliverables, and reporting data
• Oversee government contract billing, invoices, supporting documentation, submissions, and collections
• Review funder financial reports and reconcile reported amounts to the general ledger
• Lead the annual financial-statement audit and coordinate schedules, work papers, responses, and open items
• Maintain finance policies, approval limits, segregation of duties, documentation standards, and internal controls
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit reporting requirements, grant terms, tax and regulatory filings, and organizational policies
• Supervise and train the accountant
• Improve and document finance workflows, standardize reports, automate processes, and strengthen access to accurate data
• Administer and optimize Sage Intacct and connected finance tools

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• CPA is a plus
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible nonprofit accounting and finance experience, preferably in a grant-funded organization
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, month-end close, financial reporting, cash management, audit preparation, and internal controls
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit financial reporting, restricted contributions, government contracts, grant accounting, and revenue recognition
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with accounting systems;
  Sage Intacct experience is strongly preferred
• Ability to prepare and analyze financial statements, identify risks and trends, and convert findings into practical recommendations
• Experience supervising accounting staff and setting standards for accuracy, timeliness, documentation, and follow-through
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain complex financial matters to staff, leadership, Board members, and other non-financial stakeholders
• Strong judgment, attention to detail, time management, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• Commitment to Dream Yard’s mission, core values, and anti-racism commitment

Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit accounting and finance, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit reporting requirements. Proficient in financial analysis, cash management, and audit preparation, with a strong focus on accuracy and internal controls.

• Nonprofit Accounting Experience
• Budgeting And Forecasting
• GAAP Compliance
• Sage Intacct Proficiency
• Financial Reporting

• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Financial Reporting
• Cash Management
• Audit Preparation
• Internal Controls
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Variance Analysis
• Grant Accounting
• Revenue Recognition

• Excellent Communication
• Attention To Detail
• Time Management
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving

• Bachelor’s Degree In Accounting
• CPA

• Nonprofit Financial Reporting
• Restricted Contributions
• Government Contracts
• Grant Budgets
• Finance Policies

• Sage Intacct
• Excel
• Accounting Systems