Senior Director, Finance

Job Description

Job Description

Senior Director, Finance

The Senior Director, Finance serves as Rebuilding Together?s senior financial leader, responsible for the organization?s financial health, operational integrity, and long-term fiscal sustainability. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, this role provides hands-on oversight of day-to-day accounting operations, whether performed in-house or with an outsourced accounting partner, along with rigorous financial reporting and strategic financial planning in support of organizational and mission priorities.

The Senior Director, Finance oversees all financial operations including accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, grant compliance, and audit coordination. This role partners closely with the President & CEO, COO, Chief Revenue Officer, senior leadership, and the Board Finance and Audit Committee to ensure financial transparency, regulatory compliance, and organizational accountability across Rebuilding Together?s national headquarters and affiliate network. The Senior Director, Finance directly manages one staff position, a Controller, and is responsible for developing and supporting the Controller?s professional growth and performance.

Senior Director-Level Responsibilities

(Standard across all Senior Director roles)

• Owns strategy and execution for a major organizational function or portfolio.
• Exercises independent judgment in planning, prioritization, operational leadership, and strategic decision-making.
• Leads complex, cross-functional initiatives and organizational process improvement efforts.
• Manages senior staff and/or multiple operational functions.
• Accountable for operational effectiveness, performance outcomes, and alignment with organizational strategy.
• Identifies opportunities for organizational improvement and implements scalable solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Oversee all core accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger management, and monthly account reconciliations, whether performed in-house or by an outsourced accounting partner, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls.
• Direct month-end close processes in partnership with the Controller, reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, revenue classifications, and net asset updates for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain the integrity of financial records within Sage Intacct, ensuring accurate fund accounting, revenue recognition, expense allocation, and data integrity across integrated systems including Bill.com, Martus, and Salesforce.
• Directly supervise the Controller, providing day-to-day guidance, performance oversight, and ongoing professional development support to ensure accurate and timely execution of core accounting functions; mentor and develop other finance staff as needed, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• If accounting functions are outsourced in whole or in part, manage the outsourced accounting partner?s performance, deliverables, and service levels to ensure quality, timeliness, and alignment with organizational needs.
• Coordinate with Human Resources on the processing of semi-monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable federal and state payroll regulations.
• Prepare and present accurate and timely monthly financial statements to the President & CEO, COO, and CRO; prepare quarterly board-ready financial packages for the Finance and Audit Committee.
• Ensure all revenue contracts are reviewed for proper recording and classification; monitor restricted and unrestricted fund balances to support compliance and informed decision-making.
• Establish and maintain banking relationships and manage cash projections, cash flow analysis, and liquidity planning, maintaining accurate cash flow forecasts to ensure funds availability, support operational stability, and eliminate financial surprises for organizational leadership.
• Develop, maintain, and regularly update formal financial policies and procedures, in partnership with the Senior Director, Organizational Operations on organization-wide policies, ensuring documentation is current, accessible, and consistently applied across the organization.
• Establish and strengthen internal controls and segregation of duties protocols, conducting periodic reviews to identify gaps and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), FASB nonprofit accounting standards, IRS regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing nonprofit financial operations, remaining current on nonprofit audit best practices and reporting requirements.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Planning

• Lead the annual budgeting process in coordination with the President & CEO, COO, CRO, and department leadership; prepare budget templates, consolidation files, and final budget presentations for leadership and board approval.
• Develop and maintain rolling financial forecasts and reforecast models that provide leadership with accurate, current visibility into organizational financial performance.
• Monitor budget performance across departments, analyze variances, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership to support informed decision-making.
• Prepare scenario planning analyses and grant pro-formas for federal grant requests and funder reporting requirements.
• Partner with the development team to align revenue projections with fundraising plans, grant pipelines, and organizational growth strategies.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reports that support data-driven decision-making at all organizational levels.

Audit, Compliance & Grant Management

• Lead all audit preparation activities and coordinate end-to-end with external auditors; serve as the primary organizational liaison throughout the single audit cycle to ensure timely, clean completion.
• Serve as the organization?s internal subject matter expert on federal award financial compliance, including 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance, and provide guidance to program and development staff on allowable costs, grant conditions, and financial reporting requirements, in partnership with the Senior Director, Organizational Operations, who leads programmatic grant administration and compliance.
• Oversee preparation and submission of all federal financial reports (SF-425) and manage the single audit process, including coordination with external auditors on Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA) preparation.
• Ensure accurate and timely grant financial reporting across all funding streams, including restricted and unrestricted funds, federal grants, corporate grants, and foundation support; manage grant reimbursement processes and maintain complete, audit-ready grant compliance documentation to satisfy funder and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee organizational tax compliance, including preparation of the Form 990, and ensure timely completion of all required filings.
• Support financial compliance for the organization?s benefit plans, including Form 5500 filings and any required plan audit, in partnership with Human Resources and the retirement plan committee.
• Support insurance renewals and premium budgeting in partnership with the Senior Director, Organizational Operations.

Finance Processes & Systems

• Evaluate and strengthen financial systems, tools, and technology integrations across Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Martus, and Salesforce to support operational effectiveness, reporting accuracy, and scalability.
• Identify opportunities to optimize financial system performance, enhance dimensional reporting, and improve data visualization capabilities for leadership and board reporting.
• Manage vendor relationships with financial technology providers and ensure all systems are maintained, updated, and performing in alignment with organizational needs.

Leadership & Organizational Partnership

• Partner with the President & CEO, COO, CRO, and senior leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic planning, organizational growth, and mission impact.
• Serve as a key resource to the Board Finance and Audit Committee, preparing board-ready financial materials, presenting financial updates, and providing financial training to board members and staff as needed.
• Collaborate with program, development, and operations teams to ensure financial practices align with grant requirements, fundraising goals, and organizational priorities.
• Support organizational transitions, system implementations, and finance function improvements with sound project management and clear communication to stakeholders.

Work Environment & Travel

This is a remote position. Candidates must reside in one of the following states: CA, DC, FL, GA, IL, MD, NC, NJ, NY, NV, PA, TN, TX, VA, or WI.

This position primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office technology and equipment. The role requires the ability to communicate effectively in virtual and in-person settings and support organizational leadership activities as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Rebuilding Together is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under applicable law.