Finance Director

Finance Director

Location: Chapel Hill, NC Job Type: Full-Time | Permanent Schedule: Hybrid - 3 Days Onsite / 2 Days Remote Setting: Nonprofit Healthcare / Behavioral Health

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Finance Director to oversee financial operations, accounting, reporting, and compliance for a nonprofit healthcare and behavioral health organization. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will lead the accounting function, manage grant funding and financial compliance, coordinate audits, and support budgeting and financial planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management.
• Manage monthly financial close, general ledger accuracy, and financial reporting.
• Oversee nonprofit fund accounting, grants, and restricted funds.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and funding reports.
• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Coordinate annual audits and collaborate with external auditors.
• Monitor healthcare revenue streams, including Medicaid and private insurance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Improve accounting processes and financial reporting systems.
• Partner with the CFO to provide financial insights and support organizational decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• 5-8+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• 2-3+ years of supervisory or management experience.
• Nonprofit accounting experience, including fund accounting, grants, and restricted funds, is required.
• Experience coordinating audits and working with external auditors.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial management.
• QuickBooks Online proficiency preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.
• Healthcare billing, Medicaid, or private insurance experience preferred.
• Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.