Director of Finance
Edge Staffing Partners, Huntsville, AL, United States
Job Title: Director of Finance
Overview
A mission-driven nonprofit organization is seeking a Director of Finance & Accounting to lead financial operations, accounting, and grants management. This role partners closely with executive leadership and the board to ensure strong financial stewardship, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability. The ideal candidate brings deep nonprofit finance expertise, including grants oversight, budgeting, and audit management.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a member of the senior leadership team, contributing to strategic and financial planning
- Lead all accounting, finance, and grants management functions
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting in accordance with GAAP
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit, state, and grant-related regulations
- Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and financial performance metrics
- Manage annual audit, Form 990, and relationships with external auditors and financial partners
- Oversee grant reporting, invoicing, and compliance across multiple funding sources
- Supervise and mentor finance and administrative staff
- Present financial reports to executive leadership and the board as needed
- Evaluate and improve financial systems, controls, and processes
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (CPA preferred)
- 8+ years of progressive finance/accounting experience within a nonprofit or foundation or CPA firm with nonprofit clients
- Strong background in grants accounting and compliance, restricted funding, private grants
- Proven leadership and team management experience
- Knowledge of nonprofit financial reporting, audits, Form 990 filing, board reporting
- Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills
- Proficiency with accounting systems and Microsoft Excel