Finance Director (fractional)

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Finance Director (fractional) to provide contract leadership for a healthcare-focused nonprofit organization in Honolulu, Hawaii. This role will concentrate on advancing critical financial priorities, including support for the fiscal year audit and resolution of outstanding audit-related deliverables that require deep technical accounting knowledge. The position is best suited for a senior finance leader who can bring structure, accuracy, and strong oversight to nonprofit financial operations in a contract capacity. Preference will be given to applicants currently residing in Hawaii due to the nature of the job requirements. If interested in this role, please call us at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Responsibilities:

• Lead efforts to complete priority audit deliverables and coordinate the timely resolution of outstanding items with external auditors.

• Oversee general ledger activity and verify that financial records are accurate, organized, and supported by appropriate documentation.

• Direct month-end close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are prepared for leadership review.

• Manage nonprofit fund accounting processes, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds in alignment with reporting requirements.

• Review grant-related financial activity and help ensure proper accounting treatment for federally funded programs and other funding sources.

• Strengthen fiscal controls and financial reporting practices to support compliance, transparency, and sound decision-making.

• Provide high-level guidance to internal finance support staff on complex accounting matters and audit preparation needs.

• Prepare and analyze financial information for leadership, highlighting risks, variances, and areas requiring follow-up.

• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including leadership responsibility for complex financial operations.
• Demonstrated background in nonprofit accounting, with strong knowledge of fund accounting principles and fiscal management practices.
• Hands-on experience supporting or leading external audits and resolving audit requests in a timely, thorough manner.
• Strong understanding of general ledger management, reconciliations, and month-end close procedures.
• Experience with grant accounting and grant management, including financial oversight of federally funded programs, is highly preferred.
• Ability to interpret financial data, maintain compliance standards, and communicate clearly with auditors and organizational leadership.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a contract or consulting capacity while quickly assessing priorities and driving results.