Director of Finance

About the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust

The Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust (LANLT) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating and sustaining parks and gardens in Los Angeles's most park-poor communities. We work at the intersection of environmental justice, community health, and land stewardship — partnering with residents to build green spaces that strengthen neighborhoods for generations.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance is a senior leadership role reporting directly to the Executive Director. This person will serve as a strategic partner to the ED and board, overseeing the full financial health of the organization alongside day-to-day operations. The Director of Finance will bring financial rigor, operational excellence, and a commitment to LANLT's mission to ensure the organization is well-positioned for sustainable growth. The position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's finances, and includes transactional work (AP/AR, payroll processing) for the immediate future, until the organization's budget grows and we're able to hire dedicated transactional support staff.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and month-end close
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
• Oversee annual audit process and relationship with external auditors
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and banking relationships

Grants & Compliance

• Oversee financial management of government and foundation grants, including budget tracking, drawdowns, and funder reporting
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local grant regulations (including 2 CFR 200 for federal awards)
• Partner with program staff to monitor expenditures
• Maintain organizational compliance with all regulatory, tax, and reporting requirements (990, state registrations, etc.)

Operations & Team Leadership

• Support organizational operations and administrative functions as needed, in partnership with the Executive Director
• Help build out finance/operations infrastructure and staffing as the organization grows, including hiring and supervising future transactional support staff

Qualifications

Required

• 5+ years of progressive financial management experience, ideally in a nonprofit setting
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles (fund accounting, restricted/unrestricted net assets)
• Experience managing government grants and compliance with federal grant regulations
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational and HR functions
• Strong proficiency with accounting software (QuickBooks or similar) and Microsoft Office/Google Suite
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences
• Commitment to racial equity and environmental justice

Preferred

• CPA or MBA preferred but not required
• Experience working in land conservation, environmental nonprofit, or community development sectors
• Familiarity with California-specific nonprofit compliance requirements
• Experience supporting a Board of Directors and Finance Committee

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $135,000+, commensurate with experience
• Health, dental insurance, and vision stipend
• 401K
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development support

How to Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to tkjer@lanlt.org with the subject line “Director of Finance Application – [Your Name].” Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. LANLT is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the communities we serve.

• Salary: $135,000+, commensurate with experience
• Health, dental insurance, and vision stipend
• 401K
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development support

Fluent in written and spoken English