Finance Director

Finance Director – Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children.

The Finance Director provides strategic financial oversight for the organization, including budgets, audits, compliance reporting, IRS/GAAP requirements, risk management, and cost analysis for benefits. This role advises executive leadership on the organization’s financial health and supports informed decision‑making.

• Supervise and develop the Staff Accountant, Purchasing Coordinator, and Payroll Clerk, fostering accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration in daily operations.
• Maintain direct responsibility for financial operations and oversee the review and approval of accounting, purchasing, and payroll functions.
• Provide detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision making; serve as a member of the leadership team, participating in strategic planning, decision making, and development initiatives.
• Uphold senior leadership expectations and organizational core values at all times.
• Provide financial leadership support to the Principal in the Executive Director’s absence.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting with student drop‑off and pick‑up when needed.

• Manage and oversee the review and approval of budgets and forecasts in alignment with organizational goals.
• Collaborate with department heads and the Executive Director on long‑term planning.
• Oversee semi‑monthly and monthly payroll processing, reporting, and accrual audits at the start of each fiscal year – including new hire audits – ensuring ongoing accuracy throughout the year.
• Verify budgets for salary proposals from Human Resources.
• Distribute and review budget reports with department heads, advising on variances.
• Partner with the Development Director to assess fundraising strategies and ensure alignment with financial goals.

• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial statements and reports; lead the annual financial audit process, coordinating with auditors and resolving issues, including the annual benefit audit.
• Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, GAAP, 403(b), and all applicable regulations.
• Administer liability insurance policies and manage claims.
• Conduct risk assessments to mitigate liabilities and safeguard investments.
• File required reports, including IRS Form 5500 and Workers’ Compensation claims.

• Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, and financial advisors.
• Prepare clear, timely, and accurate monthly reports for the Finance Committee and present updates to the Board Treasurer, Executive Director, and Board of Trustees.
• Maintain respectful and effective relationships with leadership.
• Clearly communicate budget and salary information to staff and board members.

• Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and timely completion of responsibilities.
• High degree of accuracy in financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
• Strong data analysis, database management, and spreadsheet skills.
• Excellent problem‑solving, conflict resolution, and collaboration abilities.
• Professional and effective communication with diverse audiences.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
• 7–10 years accounting experience; 3–5 years in a supervisory role preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to provide oversight and ensure compliance.
• Non‑profit sector experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel;
  Financial Edge experience a plus.
• Strong skills in financial analysis, forecasting, fund accounting, reconciliations, and multi‑year planning.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts to non‑financial audiences.
• Strategic problem‑solver with excellent attention to detail and deadline management.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain.

• Frequent sitting, walking, talking, hearing, writing, and typing.
• Close and distance vision required.
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 50 lbs.
• Some travel and irregular hours may be required.

• Moderate noise level,…