The New Foster Care · 9 hours ago
Director of Finance
The New Foster Care (TNFC) is a Christian faith-based organization focused on transforming the Michigan foster care system. The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing TNFC’s financial operations, including accounting, financial reporting, grant management, and compliance, while also providing support to affiliated organizations as needed.
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Responsibilities
Own and execute all day-to-day accounting operations for TNFC, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close
Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, and cash receipts
Maintain accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial records
Administer and maintain the organization’s accounting system (e.g., QuickBooks)
As directed, provide hands-on accounting or reporting support to other affiliated entities within the organizational group
Prepare monthly financial statements, including balance sheets and statements of activities
Develop supporting schedules and documentation for internal and external use
Analyze financial results, identify variances, and surface risks or improvement opportunities
Provide regular financial reporting and analysis to the Executive Director, TNFC’s Board of Directors, and the CFO
Support consolidated or comparative reporting efforts across affiliated entities, as requested
Prepare, monitor, and manage grant budgets and restricted funding
Track expenditures to ensure compliance with grant agreements and funder requirements
Prepare financial reports for funders, government agencies, and partners
Support grant applications by developing budgets, financial narratives, and required financial documentation, as needed
Serve as the primary day-to-day liaison with external auditors, funders, and financial partners for TNFC
Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation
Coordinate audit fieldwork and respond to auditor requests, with final review and oversight provided by the CFO
Support audit or compliance activities for affiliated entities, as appropriate and directed
Maintain and document financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
Conduct internal reviews to ensure adherence to established protocols and regulatory requirements
Safeguard confidential and sensitive financial information
Identify compliance risks and escalate issues appropriately
Partner closely with the Executive Director on operational and program-level financial matters
Work with the CFO on financial reporting, compliance oversight, audit preparation, and continuous improvement initiatives
Provide clear, practical financial guidance to non-financial leaders and program staff across TNFC and, as needed, affiliated entities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
3-5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in a nonprofit, government-funded, grant-intensive, or multi-entity environment
Strong working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
High proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks)
Experience with budgeting, grant tracking, and compliance reporting
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to independently manage a full finance function in a hands-on role
Comfortable operating autonomously with full functional ownership
Highly detail-oriented, analytical, and organized
Able to work effectively in deadline-driven and high-responsibility situations
Exercises sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information
Demonstrated commitment to ethical stewardship, accountability, and mission-driven work
Preferred
Demonstrated experience with audit preparation, fund accounting, and grant compliance strongly preferred
Company
The New Foster Care
The New Foster Care is a non-profit that provides support services to foster children and aims to transform the foster care system.
Funding
Current Stage
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