Hope Cottage, Inc · 1 day ago
Director of Finance And Administration
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
5+ years expHope Cottage, Inc is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building strong and healthy families through adoption and foster care. They are seeking a mission-driven Director of Finance & Administration to lead the organization's financial and administrative functions, ensuring financial health and operational excellence.
Non-profit Organizations
Responsibilities
Lead all financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP)
Prepare monthly financial statements and dashboards for the CEO and Board of Directors
Partner with the CEO and leadership team to develop the annual operating budget and multi-year financial plans; monitor performance against budget
Serve as primary financial liaison to the Board Treasurer and Finance Committee, providing clear and actionable insights
Support organizational strategy by evaluating financial risks, opportunities, and long-term sustainability
Oversee general accounting, accounts payable/receivable, cash receipts, billing, payroll, and treasury functions
Manage the organization’s NetSuite accounting system and related financial tools (e.g., Bill.com)
Establish, document, and maintain strong internal controls and financial policies
Coordinate the annual independent audit and ensure timely completion of all required filings, including Form 990, payroll tax returns, and DFPS cost reports
Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and donor financial reporting requirements; prior experience with foster care or adoption billing strongly preferred
Prepare financial components of private and government grant applications
Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to grantors, donors, and funding agencies
Partner with development and program teams to align financial reporting with program outcomes
Serve as the organization’s HR leader, overseeing payroll, benefits administration, and HR policies in compliance with applicable laws
Support staff lifecycle processes in partnership with the CEO and leadership team
Ensure competitive, compliant, and mission-aligned employee benefits programs
Oversee facilities management, including maintenance, repairs, and vendor relationships
Manage property and casualty insurance coverage to meet organizational and licensure requirements
Oversee information technology systems and vendors; assess software and hardware needs to support organizational efficiency and security
Lead and develop administrative and support staff, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Model Hope Cottage’s values and Code of Honor; maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
Support donor engagement activities and organizational events as needed
Bring issues forward proactively, exercising sound judgment and partnership with the CEO
Qualification
Required
5+ years of progressive nonprofit financial management experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, budgeting, and financial reporting
Strong proficiency with accounting systems (NetSuite preferred)
Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision
Strong board-level communication skills, ability to translate financial data into clear insights
Demonstrated leadership and people management experience
Strategic, analytical, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused with strong integrity and critical thinking abilities
Ability to travel regionally up to 25%
Preferred
CPA preferred but not required
Prior experience with foster care or adoption billing strongly preferred
Benefits
Competitive, compliant, and mission-aligned employee benefits programs
Company
Hope Cottage, Inc
Hope Cottage is the oldest nonprofit, non-sectarian adoption agency in Dallas.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Stephanie Bohan
Chief Executive Officer
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