Director of Finance

Position: Director of Finance Department: Administration Reports To: Executive Director Compensation: $175,000‑$185,000 (Full‑time exempt). Benefits include medical, dental, vision, long‑term disability, life insurance and 401(K) with employer matching, flexible spending account, commuter benefits, paid holiday, sick and vacation, Summer Recess and Winter Recess.

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Founded in 1982, Mission Action, formerly known as Dolores Street Community Services (DSCS), is a multi‑issue, multi‑strategy nonprofit organization, with about 170 employees and an annual budget of $25 million, based in San Francisco's Mission District. Our mission is to nurture individual wellness and cultivate collective power among low‑income and immigrant communities to create a more just society. We provide direct services to meet immediate needs, as well as affect broader change by engaging in advocacy and community organizing, working on a wide range of issues – from homelessness, to housing, to immigration, to food justice, to employment.

We believe deeply that these issues are interconnected, and that they must be addressed in solidarity to create a more just society.

The Director of Finance is a key member of the Leadership Team and is responsible for the organization’s overall financial management and the continued strengthening of the finance function. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Director partners closely with the Leadership Team to advance the organization’s mission. This role supports Board‑level meetings, staffs the Board Finance Committee, and serves as the primary liaison to external accounting, audit, and other financial consultants.

The Director currently supervises a finance team of six staff, including an Accounting Manager, and will have the opportunity to assess department capacity and recommend improvements to support organizational growth and compliance needs.

• Develop the agency’s annual budget and forecasts, and monitor spending across all departments, funding sources, and programs to ensure the effective use of organizational resources.
• Lead the annual mid‑year budget revision process and submit budget modifications or revisions to funders as needed.
• Oversee the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements, analyses, and dashboards for the Executive Director and Board, ensuring timely, complete, and accurate financial records in coordination with external accounting providers as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable financial laws, regulations, funder requirements, and audit standards, including tax reporting and audit readiness.
• Support the work of the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee by organizing meetings, preparing materials, and staffing committee sessions.
• Maintain and improve budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting systems, tools, and templates to align with organizational activities and goals.
• Participate in organizational strategic planning with the Executive Team, staff, and Board, and lead special projects to strengthen administrative, financial, and operational systems.
• Coordinate the annual audit process with external auditors, including preparation of supporting documentation and oversight of the Form 990 and other required tax filings.
• Partner with program and development staff to prepare budgets and financial documentation for grant proposals, renewals, invoicing, and funder reports.
• Maintain banking relationships and serve as the primary contact with financial institutions, auditors, and other key external partners.
• Oversee cost allocation methodology and ensure the Cost Allocation Plan is maintained, updated annually, and applied consistently across government and other funding sources.
• Oversee subcontractor financial compliance and pass‑through grant management, including review of invoices, supporting documentation, and funder reporting requirements.
• Manage organizational cash flow, including monitoring reimbursement timing, accounts payable aging, and short‑term liquidity needs.
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