Director, Finance and Administration

About Pets in Need Mission and Vision Statement:

Pets In Need’s mission is to provide animals with loving care and lasting homes, to partner with communities striving to do the same, and to advance our no-kill legacy. Our vision is for animals to live in welcoming communities where they and their human companions are treated with care and compassion.

The Director of Finance and Administration, reporting to the CEO, is a senior leadership role responsible for stewarding the financial, administrative, and operational resources of Pets In Need  in support of its mission. This position provides strategic and hands‑on leadership across accounting and finance, budgeting and forecasting, compliance, information technology (IT), and facilities management. The Director partners closely with the CEO, senior leadership team, and Board of Directors to ensure financial sustainability, strong internal controls, and efficient, secure, and mission‑aligned operations.

Additionally, they work to identify new revenue streams. Our Salary Range is competitive; $150,000 to $185,000 with the upper range for candidates who possess both essential and preferred experience. Pets In Need also has generous benefit programs including a 401(k) with a match. Please reach out for more details.

Serve as a primary financial leader for the organization, ensuring long‑term financial sustainability. Manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, cash management, and month‑end and year‑end close. Provide leadership oversight to Accounting staff. Prepare, manage, and monitor the annual operating and capital budgets; provide regular financial reports and variance analysis to leadership and the Board. Develop financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and multi‑year financial plans to support strategic and programmatic decision‑making.

Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (U.S. GAAP), donor restrictions, grant requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Oversee grant and endowment‑related financial management, including budgeting, tracking restricted funds, reporting, and audit support. Coordinate and lead annual independent audits, IRS Form 990 preparation, and other required financial filings with the government. Establish and maintain strong internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to safeguard organizational assets.

Support the Finance and Investment Committees, Board of Directors, and CEO with clear, timely, and accurate financial information.

Provide leadership for administrative operations to ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable processes. Develop, implement, and maintain organizational policies and procedures related to Finance, Administration, Payroll, IT, Facilities and Procurement. Partner with Human Resources and leadership on benefits administration, and related systems and controls (i.e. Rippling integration with Quick Books). Management of various liability insurances.

Provide oversight of the organization’s IT strategy, infrastructure, and systems to support program delivery, data security, and operational efficiency. Lead IT staff, consultants, and managed service providers. Oversee cybersecurity, data privacy, system access controls, and disaster recovery/business continuity planning. Evaluate, implement, and maintain core systems such as accounting software, donor and grant management systems, HRIS, and collaboration tools. Ensure technology investments are cost‑effective, secure, and aligned with the organization’s mission and capacity.

Oversee facilities operations, including office and program space planning, leases, maintenance, safety, and security. Ensure compliance with applicable health, safety, and accessibility requirements. Manage facilities budgets, capital expenditures, and long‑term maintenance planning and budgeting. Coordinate facility moves, renovations, or expansions in support of program needs. Lead Facilities staff.