Director of Finance

Director of Finance Who We Are

Solid Ground (SG) is an award-winning nonprofit organization whose proven, holistic approach helps families build the strong foundations they need to emerge from homelessness into a brighter future. Through safe, affordable housing and innovative supportive programming, Solid Ground helps families transition to a higher-level of self-sufficiency and break the cycle of homelessness and poverty for the next generation.

At the heart of Solid Ground is the belief that housing stability is fundamental to the healthy development of children and to a family’s ability to be contributing members of the community. Solid Ground currently runs eight programs in suburban Ramsey and Washington Counties and houses over 660 individuals annually. Our mission is to prevent and end homelessness for families with children in the communities we serve through housing, resources, and opportunity.

$95,000 - $100,000 annual salary range;
Paid vacation time, sick time, plus ten paid holidays and two floating holidays; competitive health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings account (HSA), and options for flexible spending accounts (FSA). There is employer paid basic life insurance with the option for additional coverage paid by the employee. The employer pays for Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) and short and long-term disability insurance.

SG sponsors a retirement plan with automatic enrollment at 3% and a 3% employer match after one year of service, plus immediate vesting.

A typical day as Solid Ground’s Director of Finance provides an opportunity to deliver high level, strategic financial information, and analysis. This position provides direction and leadership for all financial management including accounting, budgeting, and financial compliance. Responsibilities will include the following:

• Being responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the organization’s accounting functions, processes, and procedures.
• Preparing monthly financial statements and budgets while keeping leadership informed of Solid Ground’s financial status.
• Creating financial reports and analyses that serve as decision‑making tools for the Executive Director, leadership team, and board of directors regarding the organization’s financial health, cash flow, and liquidity.
• Providing monthly financial analyses to the board of directors and supporting the Finance Committee with updates on financial health, investment decisions, and audits.
• Overseeing the accurate processing of accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, invoices, employee expense reports, and participant (client) expenses.
• Overseeing and preparing monthly government reimbursement financial reports.
• Leading audit preparations and managing the ongoing relationship with auditors to ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements.
• Managing and tracking the performance of invested assets in alignment with Solid Ground’s financial policies and investment guidelines.
• Managing all accounts and reporting systems while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards and OMB regulatory requirements.
• Overseeing the preparation and filing of annual Form 990, tax returns, and other nonprofit regulatory requirements.
• Leading the development of annual operating budgets in collaboration with the Executive Leadership Team.
• Ensuring financial contract compliance by managing and completing all financial, project/program, and contract accounting, ensuring expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout each funding period.
• Completing budget drafts and analyses for a wide range of proposals and contracts.
• Managing relationships with the organization’s financial institutions and investment firm.
• Overseeing and leading the financial management of the current capital campaign (fiscal years 2024–2027).
• Overseeing and coordinating with contracted property management in the asset management of the East Metro Place property.
• Reviewing and analyzing agency contracts and leases for fiscal implications in coordination with leadership staff.
• Working closely with the Director of…