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The PLACE · 1 day ago

Finance Director

Colorado Springs, CO

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$90K/yr - $105K/yr

5+ years exp

The PLACE is a nonprofit dedicated to supporting youth at risk of homelessness and is seeking a Finance Director to oversee its financial health and systems. This senior leadership role will manage accounting functions, compliance with funding requirements, and lead improvements in financial processes to support the organization's mission.

Individual & Family Services

Responsibilities

Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and monthly close

Oversee the payroll process and approve bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance

Maintain and manage financial systems with strong proficiency in QuickBooks

Prepare accurate monthly financial statements, dashboards, and budget-to-actual reports

Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management

Coordinate the annual audit and serve as primary liaison to auditors and external accountants

Manage financial aspects of government and private grants, including budgeting, tracking, billing, and reporting

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local funding requirements

Partner with program and development staff to align grant budgets with program delivery

Support reimbursement processes and grant monitoring

Manage relationships with key vendors and service providers (e.g., accounting, payroll, insurance, IT, property management, security)

Review contracts for financial terms, monitor performance, and ensure timely payments

Identify opportunities to improve vendor efficiency and cost effectiveness

Strengthen and document financial policies, procedures, and internal controls

Lead improvements to financial systems, workflows, and reporting tools

Build scalable, efficient processes that support organizational growth

Leverage technology to enhance transparency, accuracy, and efficiency

Supervise, mentor, and support one Staff Accountant, fostering professional growth and accountability

Provide clear direction, feedback, and workload prioritization

Promote collaboration and cross-training within the finance function

Serve as a strategic thought partner to the CEO and leadership team

Present financial information to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee in a clear, accessible manner

Support data-informed decision-making across the organization

Qualification

Nonprofit finance experienceQuickBooks proficiencyGrant managementPayroll oversightFinancial systems developmentAnalytical skillsStaff supervisionVendor managementOrganizational skillsCommunication skills