Senior Director Finance

Position Overview

The Senior Director, Finance is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the GIIN’s financial strategy, operations, and long-term sustainability.

Leading all aspects of financial management, including accounting, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, audit, and compliance, the Senior Director, Finance will play a critical role in ensuring the GIIN’s financial health, strengthening financial systems and infrastructure, and enabling the organization to deliver on its mission and strategic ambitions.

Reporting to the COO, this leader also partners closely with senior leadership and the Board to provide clear, insightful financial guidance and to support the GIIN’s evolving business model.

Key Responsibilities:

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the organization’s financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes
• Provide strategic financial guidance to senior leadership
• Support the GIIN’s long-term financial sustainability, including business model evolution
• Oversee financial risk management, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Ensure integrity of financial data, accounting systems, and reporting processes
• Oversee accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and general ledger
• Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial reports (including cost and management accounts) for internal and external stakeholders such as senior leadership, and the Board, including the Board’s Finance and Audit Committee
• Manage annual audit and tax (Form 990) processes

Budgeting & Resource Management

• Lead annual budget development and ongoing budget management
• Monitor organizational performance against financial plans and recommend corrective actions where needed
• Oversee cash flow management and financial forecasting

Grants & Revenue Management

• Oversee financial management of grants, and other earned-revenue streams including budgeting, reporting, and compliance
• Partner with program and development teams on grant planning and financial oversight
• Support financial planning for funding proposals and revenue streams

Systems & Infrastructure

• Strengthen accounting systems, processes, and policies to support organizational focus and efficiency
• Lead or oversee accounting systems improvements and data-driven decision-making tools
• Ensure financial infrastructure supports programmatic and operational effectiveness

Team Leadership

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team
• Clarify roles, build capabilities, and support professional development
• Foster a collaborative, solutions-oriented, and accountable team culture

The Leader:

Leadership Competencies:

• Strong executor who balances attention to detail with big-picture thinking
• Collaborative leader who builds trusted partnerships across teams
• Clear and effective communicator with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Adaptable and solutions-oriented, able to operate in a dynamic and evolving environment
• High integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment

Experience & Qualifications:

This is a hands-on and influential role, ideal for a nonprofit finance leader who can both operate at a high level and engage deeply in execution.

The successful candidate will bring deep technical expertise and a compelling track record of leading financial operations in multi-revenue-streamed, mission-driven organizations, possessing a majority of the following professional and personal attributes and competencies:

Key qualifications include:

• 10+ years of progressive experience in financial management roles
• Extensive experience with nonprofit accounting, GAAP, and grant management
• Proven experience leading budgeting, financial planning, audit, and compliance functions
• Strong leadership experience managing and developing finance teams
• Experience working in organizations with multiple revenue streams (restricted, unrestricted, earned income) across jurisdictions
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks, ERP systems, Salesforce)

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required; advanced degree preferred
• CPA required.

Location & Work Authorization:

• This position will be based in our New York City office. The GIIN operates a hybrid work model with distinct in-person and flexible work periods throughout the year.

• Candidates must possess valid authorization to work in the United States that does not require employment visa sponsorship. For example, possessing U.S. Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Residency (Green Card).

Compensation & Benefits:

• The salary range for this role is $155,000 – $160,000 per year, with exact salary based on qualifications, experience, and market alignment.

• The GIIN is committed to pay equity, and our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family well beyond your paycheck:

o Health coverage at no cost to you, including for your family. Choose from multiple comprehensive health plans with $0 employee premiums at every enrollment tier, whether you're covering just yourself or your whole household.

o 401(k) with employer match to help you invest in your future.

o Generous paid time off, plus a company-wide office closure between Christmas and New Year's so the whole team can fully unplug.

o Paid parental leave for growing families.

• Our approach to pay: We believe in fairness, trust, and consistency. We never ask about salary history, and our offers are negotiation-free, so every candidate receives a fair, equitable offer from the start.

• The GIIN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.