Director of Finance

Salary Range: $155,000–$165,000 annually DOE.

Work Location: Hybrid work arrangement with primary office location at the Linden Oakscampus in Buena Park, California. On-site engagement is expected to support leadership, operational, and organizational priorities.

About Linden Oaks

Linden Oaksis a mission-driven nonprofit organization providing specialized education, behavioral, therapeutic, and support services to children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Through collaborative, student-centered programming, Linden Oaks supports individuals in reaching their highest level of independence, growth, and success.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the CEO, the Vice President of Finance serves as the organization’s chief financial leader and a key member of the executive leadership team. This role provides strategic oversight of all financial operations while also supporting operational areas including transportation, facilities, information technology, and risk management.

This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for an experienced finance executive who thrives in both strategic planning and hands-on operational environments and who is passionate about building strong systems that support organizational growth, sustainability, and mission-driven services.

What You’ll Do

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead development and management of the organization’s annual operating budget.
• Drive long-range financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
• Partner with executive leadership to support strategic decision-making and organizational growth.
• Analyze financial, enrollment, and operational data to support resource allocation and sustainability planning.

Accounting, Compliance & Reporting

• Oversee accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, internal controls, and financial reporting functions.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, grant requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Lead audit preparation and serve as the primary liaison for internal and external audits.
• Oversee financial reporting, disclosures, and funding accountability.

Operational & Organizational Leadership

• Provide leadership oversight for designated operational functions, including transportation, facilities, IT, and risk management.
• Support operational efficiency, organizational systems development, and long-term infrastructure planning.
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, HR, and program leadership to support organizational priorities.

Leadership & Executive Partnership

• Supervise and develop finance and operational team members.
• Prepare and present financial reports, recommendations, and strategic insights to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

Serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO on financial and operational matters.

What You Bring

Experience

• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive finance/accounting experience with increasing levels of responsibility required.
• Minimum of six (6) years of leadership experience overseeing finance, accounting, operations, or related business functions preferred.
• Experience in education, nonprofit, or government-funded organizations strongly preferred, including familiarity with nonpublic school (NPS) operations, state-funded reimbursement and billing structures, and Regional Center-funded services supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of financial management, accounting principles, budgeting, forecasting, and regulatory compliance.
• Advanced analytical, strategic planning, and financial modeling skills.
• Ability to interpret complex financial and operational environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement abilities.

High level of integrity, discretion, and strategic thinking.

Linden Oaks offers a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement plan options, paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Linden Oaks is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment for all employees and students.

Our commitment to an inclusive workplace:

Linden Oaks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusion and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, or any other legally protected status.