Community Finance Director

Job Description

Job Description

Reports To:  Chief Finance & Administrative Officer
Work Hours: Full-time (exempt)

Location:  Downtown Albuquerque

Start Date: As soon as possible

Salary: Salary range $95,000 – $110,000, competitive benefits package

 

About the Albuquerque Community Foundation & New Mexico Community Trust

The Albuquerque Community Foundation (“ACF”) is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) public charity created by and for people in the greater Albuquerque area, with Assets Under Management of nearly $200 million. ACF administers a permanent community endowment comprised of many gifts, large and small, and uses those resources to support nonprofit organizations and educational institutions. We serve primarily the four-county area of Valencia, Bernalillo, Torrance, and Sandoval counties, while maintaining a broader vision to lead in community philanthropy across New Mexico and beyond.

 

ACF serves as the sole member of the New Mexico Community Trust (“NMCT”), a statewide 501(c)(3) organization that extends our reach and impact across New Mexico. NMCT enables the Foundation to partner with communities, public agencies, and funders on large-scale initiatives, fiscal sponsorships, and collaborative funding efforts that address critical needs across the state.

 

Together, ACF and NMCT connect people, resources, and ideas to strengthen communities. Our leadership spans local, state, and national partnerships, and our donor-advised fund holders support causes both statewide and nationwide. We enable individuals, families, and organizations to engage in philanthropy in ways that are meaningful, flexible, and impactful—whether through immediate giving or long-term investment.

 

We invest in the long-term well-being of nonprofit organizations and bring people together to convene diverse voices, foster collaboration, and advance solutions to complex challenges. Our work is grounded in equitable practices and guided by our mission, vision, strategic priorities, and commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.

 

Position Summary

The Community Finance Director position leads a growing portfolio of nonprofit financial services and capacity-building initiatives that strengthen nonprofit sustainability across New Mexico. The position provides strategic leadership for the Foundation and NMCT's nonprofit financial services portfolio, including fiscal sponsorship, nonprofit accounting and bookkeeping capacity building, a nonprofit bridge loan program, and future nonprofit financial service initiatives.

 

Fiscal Sponsorship & Nonprofit Financial Services

• Provide strategic leadership for ACF and NMCT's fiscal sponsorship portfolio.
• Oversee onboarding, contracting, compliance, and ongoing management of fiscally sponsored organizations and projects.
• Work with the Foundation’s Compliance Officer to develop fiscal sponsorship policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Serve as the executive relationship manager for fiscally sponsored organizations.
• Collaborate across departments to ensure effective financial administration.
• Expand nonprofit financial service offerings.

 

Program Leadership

• Manage launch a nonprofit accounting & bookkeeper capacity building initiative.
• Manage launch a nonprofit bridge loan program in partnership with Nusenda Credit Union.
• Manage budgets, grants, metrics, and program evaluations tied to financial capacity grant programs and fiscal sponsorships.
• Build relationships with foundations, financial institutions, government agencies, tribal governments, community foundations, and nonprofit leaders as it relates to financial capacity grant programs and fiscal sponsorships.

Leadership & Administration

• Collaborate with Foundation Finance Sr. Director, Finance staff and consultants.
• Prepare reports for leadership, Board committees, and funders.
• Collaborate across departments.
• Promote continuous improvement and customer service.

 

Success Measures

• Successfully manage and grow the fiscal sponsorship portfolio.
• Expand statewide nonprofit financial services.
• Successfully implement and grow accounting capacity and bridge loan initiatives.
• Position ACF and NMCT as statewide leaders in nonprofit financial services.

 

Other Responsibilities:

• Team Collaboration:
  • Participate in Foundation-wide events, meetings, and initiatives as needed, including but not limited to Board of Trustee meetings and the Annual Meeting
• Community Engagement:
  • Represent the Albuquerque Community Foundation at community events, networking functions, and other public forums
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
  • All staff are encouraged to develop a practice and learning around diversity, equity, and inclusion

 

Qualifications and Skills Required:

Education & Experience:

• Five years or more of experience in fund accounting
• Knowledge of nonprofit governance, finance, and compliance.
• Experience with fiscal sponsorship, nonprofit finance, accounting, grant administration, or financial capacity building preferred.
• Knowledge of nonprofit or commercial lending principles, including working capital financing, credit risk assessment, loan administration, and portfolio management, with the ability to collaborate effectively with financial institution partners to implement and oversee mission-driven lending programs is preferred. Experience with community development finance, CDFIs, or impact investing is preferred.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting and bookkeeping.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with executive leadership and governing boards.
• Excellent relationship-building, strategic thinking, and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred

 

Key Competencies

• Financial Capacity Builder – Helps nonprofit organizations improve financial sustainability, compliance, and long-term resilience.
• Partnership Builder – Cultivates trusted relationships across philanthropy, government, financial institutions, and the nonprofit community.
• Program Innovator – Identifies opportunities and develops scalable nonprofit financial services that address emerging community needs.
• Operational Excellence Leader – Builds efficient systems, establishes performance metrics, and ensures high-quality program delivery.
• Customer-Centered Advisor – Provides exceptional service while helping nonprofit organizations navigate complex financial and operational challenges.
• Equity-Minded Leader – Advances equitable access to financial services, organizational capacity, and funding opportunities for diverse communities.
• Social Enterprise Mindset – Balances mission impact with financial sustainability by developing innovative, customer-focused services that strengthen nonprofit organizations while creating long-term organizational value for ACF and NMCT.

 

Alignment with Foundation Values:

• Trust: Build relationships based on authenticity, actionable change, adaptability, and cultural humility
• Equity: Address ongoing injustice and work to change systems of oppression and harm
• Integrity: Provide high-quality service with humility and respect
• Accountability: Be responsible and transparent in learning, striving, and adapting towards becoming the community’s foundation

 

Technical Skills & Communication Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office products
• Develop knowledge and expertise in Community Suite and other software
• Strong, clear writing and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to accurately interpret complex documents and policies
• Strong attention to detail and ability to creatively problem-solve

 

Work Style:

• Self-motivated, initiative-driven, and integrity-based work style with a commitment to professional ethics
• Ability to prioritize competing time and schedule demands
• Exhibit a professional, courteous, and friendly demeanor
• Dependable and sound decision-making capability
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Other:

• An understanding of philanthropy and a commitment to the mission of the Albuquerque Community Foundation
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and discretion in handling confidential information and promoting compliance with rules and regulations
• Must be available to attend Foundation events and interact positively with attendees
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation
• Current valid New Mexico Driver’s License and insurable

 

Work Environment

This position is eligible to participate in the Foundation’s hybrid work environment, meaning the employee has the option to work from home two days a week, as approved by the employee’s supervisor and Foundation management. Work may be performed in an office setting within the Foundation or another organization or business office, private home or public gathering place. Evening, weekend or irregular hours may be required. Reimbursable travel throughout the four-county Greater Albuquerque Metropolitan Area may be required, as well as occasional reimbursable travel outside this area.

 

The Foundation operates with a small staff. All staff members are expected to participate as needed in all areas.