Director of Finance

Job Overview

The Director of Finance will be responsible for overseeing all financial management, planning, and compliance for the organization. This includes developing comprehensive financial projections and plans; developing and managing the organization’s budget as well as individual program budgets; ensuring compliance with all contracts, government regulations, and charitable giving procedures; developing financial reports for the organization’s Executive Team and Board of Directors; develop and implement new internal processes for tracking expenses; and creating financial insights and projections to support informed decision-making.

Essential Duties

• Safeguarding and overseeing the organization’s assets;
• Expanding the organization's $5 million budget, in collaboration with the Development Team;
• Developing effective internal financial policies and protocols;
• Building or acquiring and implementing a robust financial software system capable of tracking and generating comprehensive reports for restricted, non-restricted, and temporarily restricted grants and contracts (private, public, and government) including the associated expense allocation and tracking;
• Supporting in the development and management of endowments and investments portfolios;
• Supporting capital construction projects.
• The Director of Finance will collaborate closely with GreenRoots' Executive and Leadership Teams, as well as meet with and provide regular updates to the Board of Directors.

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• 401(k); up to 4% Match
• Health and dental insurance
• 15 Days of Paid Vacation Time
• 12 Days of Paid Sick Time
• 5 Days of Paid Personal Time
• Professional Development
• Office Closed Fridays
• Federal and State Holidays, including the week of Thanksgiving and up to 7 paid days during the Winter Holidays

The most qualified candidates will have the following skills and experiences:

• A bachelor’s degree in a related field (accounting or finance) is required, or a related Higher Education degree (e.g., MBA, MPA) is preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of professional experience managing both private and public grants, government contracts, and organizational budgets exceeding $10M.
• Proven expertise in financial and grant administration, ideally for 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting requirements specific to 501(c)3 non-profit organizations and government grants.
• Proficient in Excel and experienced with payroll, accounting, and reporting software, including but not limited to Gusto and QuickBooks Online, preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to prioritize, negotiate, and communicate effectively with a diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to multitask; handle many different grants, contracts, and program needs; and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Personal characteristics include integrity, credibility, and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• A deep personal and professional commitment to promoting equity and inclusion in the workplace and in the community
• Ability to commit to GreenRoots’ mission and vision long-term
• Fluency in Spanish is preferred, but not required.