VP/Director of Finance

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced finance leader to guide strategic planning, budgeting, and fiscal stewardship for a mission-driven nonprofit in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role partners closely with executive leadership, department heads, and board finance stakeholders to strengthen financial visibility, support sustainable growth, and ensure responsible management of organizational resources. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for decision-makers. Due to onsite requirements, preference will be given to Hawaii residents. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by calling Melissa at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com

Responsibilities:

• Partner with senior leadership to shape financial strategy, inform organizational priorities, and support high-level operational decision-making.

• Direct the preparation of the annual operating budget and longer-range financial projections, while working with department leaders to build realistic plans for programs, events, and travel spending.

• Oversee monthly financial reporting by tracking actual results against budget, monitoring spending patterns, and communicating performance insights to internal stakeholders.

• Act as the primary finance contact for the board treasurer and finance committee by organizing meetings, preparing materials, and supporting effective fiduciary review.

• Collaborate with fundraising and development teams to maintain accurate grant reporting, monitor contributed revenue, and uphold donor and compliance requirements.

• Lead the annual audit process and coordinate with external accountants, auditors, banks, and other financial partners to maintain accurate records and reliable reporting.

• Manage required tax and nonprofit compliance activities, including support for Form 990 preparation, state registrations, public financial disclosures, and related annual filings.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations across payables, receivables, payroll entries, reconciliations, cash positioning, and fund transfers to preserve strong liquidity management.

• Establish, document, and refine financial procedures and internal controls, and drive improvements to payment, reimbursement, and financial systems that strengthen efficiency and accountability.

• 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership responsibility for budgeting, reporting, and cash management.
• Demonstrated expertise in annual budget development, month-end close, and financial reporting in a complex organizational environment.
• Experience supporting nonprofit finance operations, ideally within a 501(c)(3) organization and with knowledge of restricted funding.
• Strong understanding of cash flow forecasting, internal controls, and general accounting processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with grant administration and government grant reporting requirements, including revenue tracking and compliance oversight.
• Ability to present financial information clearly to executives, board committees, and non-financial stakeholders.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and spreadsheet-based analysis, with the ability to improve workflows and implement practical financial tools.