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Finance Director

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance
  • Minimum of 10 years of experience; or relevant master’s degree or CPA experience with 5-7 years of experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks or related software
  • In-depth knowledge of budgetary and accounting principles

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Escalon to prepare monthly financial statements
  • Conduct periodic audits of budget items and compare budget-to-actuals
  • Co-Lead the annual budgeting process across departments
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and generate monthly reports

Key facts

Other skills

  • Budgeting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Organizational Skills
  • Detail Oriented

About the company

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Complete College America

Higher Education

Established in 2009, Complete College America is a national nonprofit with a single mission: to work with states to significantly increase the number of Americans with quality career certificates or college degrees and to close attainment gaps for traditionally underrepresented populations. The need for this work is compelling. Between 1970 and 2009, undergraduate enrollment in the United States more than doubled, while the completion rate has been virtually unchanged. We've made progress in giving students from all backgrounds access to college - but we haven't finished the all-important job of helping them achieve a degree. Counting the success of all students is an essential first step. And then we must move with urgency to reinvent American higher education to meet the needs of the new majority of students on our campuses, delicately balancing the jobs they need with the educations they desire. Complete College America believes there is great reason for optimism and a clear path forward. With a little more support - and a lot of common sense - we can ensure that many more get the high-quality college education that will help them live productive and fulfilling lives. All Americans will share in the benefits of their success.

Company details

IndustryHigher Education
Company size11 - 50

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Job description

Organizational Overview 

The barriers to college completion are complex and intertwined. No one educator, department, institution, or state can solve them. Without a simultaneous and intersectional approach, those barriers will continue to rob all of us—educators, advocates, and students alike—of the life-changing benefits of a complete college journey.  

This is a full-time remote position with occasional travel.  

Position Summary
 

The Director of Finance reports to the Vice President for Operations and Organizational Development in direct collaboration with and support of the outsourced Chief Financial Officer and President.  The selected individual has a range of responsibilities that ensure the organization's financial health and compliance.  



Responsibilities include, but not limited to: 

  • Collaborate with Escalon to prepare monthly financial statements in a timely fashion  
  • Conducts periodic audits of budget items, including comparing budget-to-actual comparisons for organization and all programs and departments within organization 
    • Participate
      in the Audit and Finance Committee Meetings of the CCA Board of Directors along with the CFO to provide financial oversight and reporting, and also
      supports the CFO in development of reporting materials to be delivered to Audit and Finance Committee 
       

      Budgeting & Forecasting 

      • Co-Lead the annual budgeting process across departments and programs 
      • Develop and monitor departmental grants and grant-specific budgets 
      • Monitor budget vs. actual performance and provide variance analysis 

      Accounting & Financial Reporting 

      • Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, payroll, general ledger) 
      • Generates monthly reports including accounts payable reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, cash flow report, and statement of activities and statement of financial position 
        • Establishes and maintains financial policies and procedures, ensuring proper segregation of duties, and safeguarding organizational assets 
        • Serves as the primary point of contact with Escalon Accounting Team and manages the day-to-day partnership 
        • Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (e.g., FASB rules for net asset classification) 

        Grant & Fund Management 

        • Tracks restricted vs. unrestricted funds and ensure proper allocation 
        • Co-manages the Grants and Contract Manager role to ensure compliance with restricted funds to ensure usage according to donor or grantor requirements, maintaining grant budgets, preparing financial reports for funders, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and regulations 

          Audit & Compliance 

          • Coordinate and co-manage the annual independent audit 
          • Ensure compliance with IRS requirements (e.g., Form 990 preparation/review) 
          • Maintain compliance with state charitable registration requirements 

                Required Skills and Abilities 

                • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks or related software, as well as budget creation and analysis software 
                  • In-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of budgetary and accounting principles, practices, and policies 
                  • Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail 


                  Job Qualifications 

                  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, with a minimum of 10 years of experience; or  relevant
                  master’s degree or CPA experience with 5-7 years of experience.
                   


                  Salary
                   

                  The
                  salary range is $120-140k. The final salary is commensurate with relevant educational background, previous work experience, and professional expertise.  In addition to the salary, Complete College America offers a competitive benefits compensation package.   
                   

                   

                  Application Process 

                  Apply via the Bamboo Job Link: 

                  Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until an ideal candidate is identified. Application Priority Deadline: September 11, 2026.  

                   

                  Equal Opportunity Employer 

                  Complete College America (CCA) strives to attract, develop, and retain highly qualified individuals representing the diversity of America. CCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse work environment. 

                   

                  Physical Demands
                   

                  The position requires little physical effort. However, during an event, the employee may have to lift boxes with meeting supplies and documents for distribution. Occasional out-of-state travel is required 

                   




                  Compensation: 120-140K

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