Director of Finance

Compensation: USD 82343 - USD 89987 - yearly Company Description Living Future is a non-profit organization whose mission is to catalyze the transformation toward communities that are culturally rich, socially just and ecologically restorative. Our flagship program is the Living Building Challenge, the world’s most ambitious and holistic performance standard for resilient, healthy, and green buildings. Living Future offers other certifications, transparency labels, education, and events that enable organizations and individuals to communicate their commitment to a healthier world. We believe that the building industry can shift dramatically far faster and more radically than many assume. We also believe that the industry can and should address ecological impact, social impact, health impact and cultural impact as intersecting issues. Living Buildings are beacons for change, data points for skeptics, inspirational stories for young people, and test beds for innovation. We seek to affect change in the building industry by envisioning a living future and showing it’s possible to embody that future in practice and policy. Job Description STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: COO The Director of Finance is responsible for all finance and accounting activity including maintaining accurate records in the general ledger, producing monthly payroll, assisting the COO with creating monthly financial statements, reconciling bank accounts, processing accounts payable, recording customer invoices, and tracking accounts receivable. This position also works closely with the COO to manage cash flow, and provide reporting in the accounting system for senior management. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Complete all accounting functions including journal entries for both accounts payable, accounts receivable, accruals and other day to day accounting activities Is responsible for setting up monthly payroll in ADP to be reviewed by COO before initiation, as well as journaling monthly payroll Work closely with HR to ensure smooth on-boarding of new hires Completes monthly cash reconciliation to organization’s bank accounts and general ledger Assures that all financial statements are accurate and complete on a monthly basis Serves as the lead for all external audit functions and 990 creation, including preparing YE financials for review, providing external auditors with clean and accurate financial information and documentation throughout audit process In collaboration with COO responsible for continuous improvement of financials reporting, dashboards, account structures, and integrations Collaborate with HR to accurately track payroll deductions Responsible for maintaining various state and international registrations Works closely with the COO to manage cash flow and interbank transfers between accounts. Manage credit card payments and reconciliations Coordinate with business line leaders to submit and manage invoices on client third party payment platforms Qualifications We know that you may not have all the skills listed below and we encourage you to apply if you meet the majority of the requirements. A passion for Living Future’s mission. Enthusiasm for serving a dynamic, environmental organization. Strong accounting background with a strong preference for experience with Sage Intacct, and ADP payroll software, Salesforce, MS Excel, along with the ability to learn new software applications Minimum 5-10 years of experience, preferably in nonprofit/fund accounting Experience building out dashboards in Sage Intacct, or other financial software or ERP systems strongly preferred Experience with audits and 990 preparation strongly preferred Ability to work effectively with minimal direction, within established procedures Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of people representing different organizations, backgrounds and experiences. Additional Information Our mission at the Living Future is to build a future that is socially just, culturally rich, and ecologically restorative. We are committed to that vision within our organization and work to create a team that is equitable, inclusive, and diverse by hiring and supporting staff from a wide variety of backgrounds. We are committed as an organization to foster better cultural competency, equity, and diversity within our culture and policies and work to support staff in every phase of their career. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the application and interview process. If you require any accommodations, please contact our hiring team at employment [at] living-future.org. The salary range for this position is $82,343 to $89,987 annually and is supplemented by Living Future’s generous benefits package that includes employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance for employees and dependents as well as employee life insurance, short-term disability, and a 403(b) retirement plan. Annual time off benefits include three weeks of paid annual leave, 12 days of sick leave, and paid volunteer time. Living Future offers a collaborative, team-oriented and mission-driven remote workplace. We offer a $50/month stipend to offset home internet costs. We will be reviewing applicants starting on March 30, 2026 . Job Location #J-18808-Ljbffr