Family Tree Relief Nursery · 1 week ago
Director of Finance
Family Tree Relief Nursery is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect by providing therapeutic early childhood education and family support. They are seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial operations, strengthen systems, and provide decision support across the organization.
Responsibilities
Direct day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, deposits, general ledger entries, and month-end close
Maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks, ensuring appropriate coding, documentation, and compliance
Oversee reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts and review for accuracy and completeness
Maintain and continually improve internal controls and finance procedures that support transparency and risk management
Coordinate annual audit preparation and support external accountants with year-end entries and financial schedules
Oversee financial management of government contracts and grants, including expense tracking, documentation, and compliance monitoring
Prepare and submit timely invoices and financial reports to state agencies, local jurisdictions, and other funders
Partner with program and operations leaders to ensure appropriate expense allocation and alignment with contract requirements
Support preparation for potential future single audit requirements, as applicable
Lead the annual budgeting process, coordinating with department leaders and the Executive Director
Produce budget-to-actual reporting and variance explanations that support informed management decisions
Develop cash flow projections and forecasting to support financial stability and proactive planning
Support scenario planning and mid-year adjustments to reflect changes in funding, staffing, or program needs
Serve as staff lead for the Board Finance Committee in partnership with the Board Treasurer and Executive Director
Prepare and present financial reports and key narratives to the Board, answering questions and highlighting implications
Maintain constructive relationships with banking partners, auditors, and other external financial professionals
Supervise and support staff involved in finance and administrative operations, providing coaching and clear expectations
Build shared understanding across the team by connecting day-to-day tasks to the organization’s overall financial picture
Lead process improvements and system updates to increase efficiency, accuracy, and usability for staff across departments
Partner with Operations and HR to support effective integration with payroll and HR systems (e.g., Paylocity)
Potential to serve as a facility emergency response coordinator, ensuring compliance with safety standards and regulations
Qualification
Required
Strong financial stewardship and compliance experience in a nonprofit setting
Experience with day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, deposits, general ledger entries, and month-end close
Proficiency in QuickBooks and maintaining accurate financial records
Experience overseeing reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts
Ability to maintain and improve internal controls and finance procedures
Experience coordinating annual audit preparation and supporting external accountants
Experience managing government contracts and grants, including expense tracking and compliance monitoring
Ability to prepare and submit timely invoices and financial reports
Experience leading the annual budgeting process and producing budget-to-actual reporting
Ability to develop cash flow projections and forecasting
Experience preparing and presenting financial reports to a Board of Directors
Experience supervising and supporting finance and administrative staff
Ability to lead process improvements and system updates
Preferred
Experience with scenario planning and mid-year adjustments
Experience partnering with program and operations leaders
Experience maintaining relationships with banking partners and auditors
Experience integrating finance with payroll and HR systems
Company
Family Tree Relief Nursery
Family Tree Relief Nursery offers parent education, therapeutic early childhood programs, recovery support, and home visitation services.
Funding
Current Stage
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