Constructive Dialogue Institute · 5 hours ago
Director of Finance
United States
Contract
Remote
Director/Executive
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
7+ years expThe Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) is a non-partisan non-profit dedicated to equipping the next generation of Americans with communication skills. They are seeking a Director of Finance to oversee accounting and financial operations, ensuring compliance and improving workflows as the organization grows.
E-LearningEducationNon Profit
Hiring Manager
Sarah Kakenmaster
Responsibilities
Own CDI’s accounting function, including oversight of an external bookkeeping firm
Oversee the monthly and year-end close process; ensure timely, accurate reconciliations and maintain supporting schedules
Ensure accurate and consistent revenue recognition across earned and contributed revenue
Maintain and improve CDI’s accounting handbook
Strengthen internal controls and ensure consistent application across the organization
Oversee spend management, including procurement processes, approval workflows, and documentation
Improve financial workflows and data quality by integrating and optimizing systems such as QBO, HubSpot, and Stripe
Continuously identify opportunities to automate, integrate, and streamline key systems and processes
Oversee expense tracking by program, grant, and donor restriction
Partner with the Executive Director, VP of Development, and VP of Operations to prepare grant budgets and financial reports
Ensure compliance with required registrations, filings, and reporting at the local, state, and federal levels
Prepare monthly financial reports and insights for internal leadership
Prepare financial reports and materials for quarterly meetings, in partnership with the VP of Operations
Support the VP of Operations with forecasting, dashboards and cash flow monitoring
Manage organizational insurance policies, renewals, and documentation
Oversee vendor and sales contracting processes, templates, and coordination with other teams
Liaise with outside counsel as needed and escalate complex or unusual contract questions to the VP of Operations and/or outside counsel
Support the VP of Operations with the annual budgeting process, including analysis of historical data, preparation of materials, and documentation
Support the annual audit and Form 990 process in partnership with the VP of Operations and external firms, including preparation of schedules and responses
Qualification
Required
7–10 years of progressive nonprofit finance or accounting experience, or equivalent
Deep and broad understanding of nonprofit finance and compliance topics, including audits, revenue recognition, restricted assets, and earned program revenue
Able to move work forward independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Exercises good judgment; mindful of risk and compliance
Experience building systems from scratch and improving existing ones, with the ability to see the big picture across systems, data, and workflows; genuine interest in learning and leveraging technology to automate, integrate, and streamline workflows
High bar for accuracy, compliance, and clean financial records. Skilled at organizing a high volume of complex work
Experience liaising across teams, overseeing junior or external finance staff, and clearly communicating financial concepts to non-finance partners
Preferred
QuickBooks Online experience strongly preferred
Company
Constructive Dialogue Institute
The Constructive Dialogue Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit organization that leverages behavioral science to foster openness to diverse perspectives and equip people with the mindset and skill set to engage in constructive dialogue across differences.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Caroline Mehl
Co-Founder & Executive Director
Kourtney Bradshaw-Clay
Director Of Partnerships
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