Director of Finance

Are you an experienced non-profit CFO, Finance Director, or Controller who wants to use your expertise in a flexible, part-time capacity? This may be the ideal role for you!   We are seeking qualified Finance Directors with nonprofit experience to join our team for long-term, part-time engagements with our nonprofit clients.  Nonprofit accounting experience is required.  Flexible scheduling, from 10-40 hours/week. Health insurance is available at 20 hours.  Compensation is $70-$95/hour, DOE.

We are the exclusive recruiting partner for our client - a Bay Area consulting firm that provides fractional CFO and outsourced accounting services to over 100 nonprofit organizations in Northern California. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain effective accounting and finance operations, including A/P, A/R, cash flow, investments, monthly/quarterly/annual close of accounting, and financial records.
• Collaborate with senior management in strategic planning work and on all fiscal matters.
• Develop and maintain effective financial/accounting policies, processes, and internal controls in accordance with applicable laws and GAAP.
• Lead and oversee annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the Executive Director
• Provide regular financial updates, analyses, forecasts, and reports as needed
• Manage the annual audit process. Coordinate with external auditors (including grant audits as required.
• Communicate in a regular, clear, timely way and collaborate effectively with the Executive Director, Finance Committee of the Board.
• Ensure all annual filings are done accurately and on time.
• Oversee payroll processing.
• May manage and direct the work of others (staff accountants, bookkeepers, and/or payroll processor) as required.
• May manage HR administration or insurance relationships to ensure effective partnerships.

Key requirements for this role:

• Must have at least five years’ experience in accounting management in a non-profit organization.
• Must have excellent knowledge and experience with fund accounting and non-profit GAAP.
• At least 10 years of experience managing all aspects of finance/accounting function.
• Successful experience working with Board Finance Committees and Boards of Directors, and external auditors.
• Ability to work in a fully remote environment, and readiness to work in the local Bay Area non-profit offices as needed.
• Experience consulting and or working with multiple clients preferred.
• Outstanding attention to detail.
• Excellent organization, planning, delegation and follow-through skills.
• Clear and effective communication skills when working with people at all organizational levels, and with high or low levels of financial acumen.
• BS/BA in accounting, finance, or relevant field is preferred. MS/MBA/MPA is a plus. CPA or CMA is a plus