Non-Profit Finance Director​/CFO

Position: Non-Profit Finance Director / CFO
Location: East Canton

Lead Finance & Operations for a Mission-Driven Nonprofit | $100K-$120K

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Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

About Us
We are a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through innovative housing and community development initiatives. For decades, we have partnered with families, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders to create opportunities that promote stability, self-reliance, and long-term success.
With a strong reputation, dedicated leadership team, and a culture focused on service and impact, our organization continues to make a meaningful difference across multiple communities throughout the region.

Why join us?

Purpose-Driven Work:
Use your financial expertise to support initiatives that create lasting impact for individuals, families, and communities.
CFO-Level Exposure:
Enjoy the opportunity to influence organizational strategy, operations, funding initiatives, and long-term planning.
Diverse Financial Responsibility:
Gain exposure to nonprofit accounting, grants, construction accounting, mortgage operations, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Leadership Visibility:
Work directly with executive leadership and board members while serving as a trusted advisor to the organization.
Collaborative Culture:
Join a team known for its supportive leadership, strong mission, and commitment to long-term success.
Long-Term Career Opportunity:
This organization is seeking someone who wants to grow with the team and become a key contributor for years to come.

Job Details

Accounting & Business Manager / Finance Director

Position Overview
A well-established and highly respected community development nonprofit is seeking an experienced Accounting & Business Manager to oversee all financial operations and serve as a key member of the leadership team.

This role offers the opportunity to lead the organization's accounting function while maintaining a hands-on approach to day-to-day financial management. The successful candidate will oversee accounting, budgeting, audit coordination, grant compliance, mortgage-related financial operations, and strategic financial planning while managing a small accounting team.
This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys balancing high-level strategy with hands-on accounting responsibilities and wants to make a meaningful impact within a mission-driven organization.

Key Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Accounting

Own the organization's full financial operations, including general ledger, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Prepare and present financial information and recommendations to executive leadership and board members.
Oversee month-end and year-end close processes.
Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and organizational policies.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and financial processes.

Grants, Compliance & Audit Management

Manage nonprofit and grant accounting functions.
Coordinate annual audits and external financial reviews.
Ensure compliance with grant requirements, donor restrictions, and public funding regulations.
Maintain accurate documentation and reporting for funding sources and regulatory agencies.

Program & Mortgage Accounting

Oversee mortgage-related accounting and servicing activities.
Support construction, job-cost, inventory, and program-based accounting functions.
Monitor financial performance across multiple programs and funding streams.

Team Leadership

Lead and develop a small accounting team responsible for:
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Donation Receivables
Mortgage Administration
HR Administration Support
Provide coaching, mentoring, performance management, and accountability.
Foster a collaborative, solutions-focused culture centered on integrity and continuous improvement.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
Progressive accounting and finance leadership experience.
Strong understanding of transactional accounting, general ledger management, and financial reporting.
Experience supporting audits and financial compliance reviews.
Background in construction, job-cost, inventory, mortgage, nonprofit, grant, or program accounting environments.
Strong proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Office 365.
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Ability to successfully pass a background check.

Preferred

Sage 50 experience strongly preferred.
Nonprofit accounting experience.
Grant accounting and compliance knowledge.
Experience presenting financial information to Boards or executive leadership teams.

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