Senior Director, Finance and Accounting

San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) envisions a future where health justice is achieved for all people living with or at risk for HIV. Ultimately, we strive for a day when race is not a barrier to health and wellness, substance use is not stigmatized, HIV status does not determine quality of life, and HIV transmission is eliminated.

Our mission is to promote health, wellness, and social justice for communities most impacted by HIV through sexual health and substance use services, advocacy, and partnership.

Our strategic plan includes an articulation of its five key values, which are the foundation for its work and its employees:
Justice, Dignity, Courage, Leadership and Excellence. We need passionate agents of social change, vanguards of public health, and practitioners of racial justice to join our fight.

Reporting to the CFO the newly created position of Senior Director, Finance and Accounting (SDF

A) provides day‑to‑day management and integrity of core financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, compliance, and financial systems. Working under the strategic direction of the CFO, the position ensures timely, accurate, and compliant financial processes, supports program teams with financial transparency, and manages staff to deliver high‑quality financial services. The position serves as the CFO’s key deputy for internal operations.

• Translate the long-term financial strategies set by the CFO and CEO into operational plans and processes.
• Manages and oversees team to deliver assigned finance and accounting operations, budgeting, and financial forecasting.
• Prepare financial analysis, monitor trends, and deliver reporting that equips CFO and leadership with data-driven insights.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, and escalating to CFO appropriately.
• Support CFO in cross-functional engagements to provide clear, accurate reporting and information to key stakeholders.
• Oversees financial operations of the 340B Pharmacy Program, collaborating with internal managers, CFO, and external advisors.
• Partner with CFO to lead the finance and accounting team, including annual reviews, regular check‑ins, coaching, and development.
• Drive implementation of system improvements as directed by the CFO.
• Coach and train direct reports to improve efficiency within the finance department.
• In conjunction with CFO and Director, Finance & Budget, review financial policies and recommend changes to improve control and compliance.
• Represent the CFO & finance team and engage with multi‑dept Grant or other Committee(s) to support RFP development and revenue opportunities and program awareness.
• Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring proper allocation and reporting of grant expenditures.
• Treasury administration, monitor and report on cash flow, receivables, and alignment with cash models.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, and federal/state grant requirements (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance).
• Lead the annual audit process and preparation of Form 990 in collaboration with external auditors and advisors.

• Evaluates, maintains and recommends and implements upgrades for financial systems, ensuring operational effectiveness and user adoption.
• Provides excellent customer service to multiple departments to resolve issues and answer questions – updates systems and processes as applicable based on review of issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Excellent knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), general knowledge of payroll and tax regulations. Experience in nonprofit accounting a plus.
• Experience with federal or state-level grants and/or service agreements / contracts.
• Demonstrated management skills, able to inspire, motivate, mentor, and hold accountable the finance team.
• Demonstrated strong problem‑solving skills. Ability to convey compliance‑related information to diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Strong experience scaling accounting systems, processes, and working with ERP‑level systems. Strong experience leading the annual financial audit process.
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