Strategic Finance & Operations Director

Hiring Position Summary: The Director of Finance and Administration, reporting to the CEO, is a senior leadership role responsible for stewarding the financial, administrative, and operational resources. This position provides strategic and hands‑on leadership across accounting and finance, budgeting and forecasting, compliance, information technology (IT), and facilities management. The Director partners closely with the CEO, senior leadership team. Key Responsibilities Finance & Accounting Leadership Serve as a primary financial leader for the organization, ensuring long-term financial sustainability. Manage all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, cash management, and month‑end and year‑end close. Provide leadership oversight to Accounting staff. Prepare, manage, and monitor the annual operating and capital budgets; provide regular financial reports. Develop financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and multi‑year financial plans to support strategic and programmatic decision‑making. Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (U.S. GAAP), donor restrictions, grant requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Oversee grant and endowment‑related financial management, including budgeting, tracking restricted funds, reporting, and audit support. Administrative & Operational Management Provide leadership for administrative operations to ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable processes. Develop, implement, and maintain organizational policies and procedures related to Finance, Administration, Payroll, IT, Facilities and Procurement. Required Experience Minimum of 8–12 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including leadership experience. Prior experience in a nonprofit organization, including familiarity with fund accounting, restricted funds, and grant compliance. Demonstrated expertise with budgeting, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and strategic growth planning. Experience managing IT systems, vendors, and technology strategy. Experience with facilities and/or administrative operations management. Proven people‑management experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and financial management best practices. Ability to clearly communicate complex financial information to non‑financial staff and board members. Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills. High level of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to the organization’s mission. Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills. Other duties as assigned and a willingness to make a strong impact on the organization. Salary Range is $150,000 to $185,000 with the upper range for candidates who possess both essential and preferred experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East