CFO Finance & Accounting

Director of Finance

ProsperityME is seeking a Director of Finance to play a critical role in partnering with the senior leadership team in strategic decision making and operations as ProsperityME continues to enhance its quality programming and build capacity. This is a tremendous opportunity for a finance leader to maximize and strengthen the internal capacity of a well‑respected, high‑impact organization.

Requirements of the Director of Finance

5-7+ years of overall professional financial and operations management experience

Minimum of a BA, MBA/CPA or related degree preferred

Experience of final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination for either a division or significant program area

Experience working in a financial position for a nonprofit organization and possess qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of ProsperityME

Ability to translate financial concepts to programmatic and fundraising colleagues

Experience preparing for audit and 990 tax returns with the audit committee

Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders

Experience with analysis and reporting of financial operations for department heads, program leaders, Board Finance Committee, and the Board of Directors. Excellent experience with financial programs and software including QuickBooks

Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 100% paid for employee and family members

4 weeks earned PTO and 12 paid holidays

Opportunity to work in a collaborative, flexible, mission‑based environment

Responsibilities of the Director of Finance

Analyze and present financial reports and oversee all financial, project and grants accounting

Lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the finance committee of the board of directors

Oversee the annual budgeting and planning process in conjunction with the ED; administer and review all financial plans and budgets; and keep senior leadership team abreast of the organization’s financial status

Oversee LIHTC compliance & long‑term monitoring of affordable housing developments

Serve as the primary financial liaison to lenders and equity investors on affordable housing developments

Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting

Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system

Update and implement all necessary accounting practices and policies

Effectively communicate and present the critical financial matters to the board of directors

Demonstrated supervisory, training, and collaboration experience

Attend Board Finance Committee meetings and full Board meetings to provide financial updates

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, familial status, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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