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Director of Business and Finance

On-site, Work must be performed in or near Gloucester, MA
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  • Details

    Job Type:
    Full Time
    Start Date:
    July 6, 2026
    Application Deadline:
    June 26, 2026
    Experience Level:
    Director
    Salary:
    USD $85,000 - $95,000 / year
    Cause Areas:
    Hunger, Food Security

    Description

    The Opportunity

    The Open Door is seeking a strategic and experienced financial leader to join our team as Director of Business & Finance reporting to the President & CEO. This is a pivotal role supporting strategic leadership and positioning the organization for continued growth and long-term sustainability.

    If you’re someone who can translate mission into financial strategy, guide smart decision-making, and ensure strong stewardship of resources—we’d love to connect.

    What You’ll Do

    • Strategic Leadership: Guide financial strategy, assess risk, and support organizational decision-making
    • Financial Planning: Lead budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year financial planning
    • Senior Leadership: Deliver clear financial reporting and insights to the President & CEO, Board and Audit Finance Committee
    • Operations Oversight: Manage accounting, cash flow, payroll, and monthly/annual close processes
    • Grants & Contracts: Oversee budgeting, invoicing, compliance, and restricted fund tracking
    • Compliance & Audit: Lead audit processes and ensure strong internal controls
    • Systems & Infrastructure: Strengthen financial systems, dashboards, and operational efficiency

    What You’ll Bring

    • 10+ years of financial leadership experience (nonprofit preferred)
    • Strong expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
    • Experience leading teams and partnering across departments
    • Ability to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial audiences
    • Proficiency in financial systems (QuickBooks Online a plus) and advanced Excel skills
    • A collaborative, mission-driven mindset with a commitment to social justice
    • CPA or MBA a plus

    Position Details

    • Starting range $85,000-$95,000
    • 40 hours per week/Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., occasional nights & weekends
    • Competitive benefits package including health & dental, matching retirement
    • Start date July 6, 2026

    To apply, please submit resume and cover letter to Jennifer Perry, Director of People and Culture, jen.perry@foodpantry.org

    Disclaimer: This is not necessarily a comprehensive list of job responsibilities or requirements.

    For more information about The Open Door, visit our website at www.foodpantry.org.

    The Open Door is an equal opportunity employer.

    Benefits

    • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care HMO
    • Paid Delta Dental Insurance
    • SIMPLE IRA with Employer match of up to 3%
    • Paid ADD/Life Insurance/LTD Insurance
    • Two weeks of annual paid vacation (accrued)
    • 15 Paid Holidays in a calendar year including your birthday and anniversary date
    • Accrued sick time
    • Well-Being reimbursement

    Level of Language Proficiency

    English proficiency

    Location

    On-site
    28 Emerson Ave, Gloucester, MA 01930, USA

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