Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: On-site | Sonora, CA

Compensation: 77-95K Annually

About ICES

ICES supports children, families, and early childhood providers throughout Tuolumne and Mariposa Counties.

State-funded programs and community partnerships strengthen access to resources and services. Thoughtful

financial stewardship sustains this work.

The Opportunity

• Serve as ICES’ senior financial leader and a strategic partner to the Executive Director and Board.
• Combine financial strategy with hands-on leadership of accounting, budgeting, forecasting, payroll finance, grants and contracts, controls, and audits.
• Lead finance within approved budgets, policies, and delegated authority; bring decisions requiring Executive Director or Board approval to the appropriate leader or governing body.
• This position may supervise additional members of the finance team, providing clear expectations, coaching, and support.

Outcomes You Will Advance

• Reliable reporting and informed decisions
• Leadership and the Board receive timely, accurate statements and clear explanations of financial trends, risks, and options.
• Predictable close processes, reconciled records, and applicable GAAP support dependable reporting.

Sustainable budgets and cash flow

• Budgets reflect program priorities, full costs, realistic revenue, and funding restrictions.
• Rolling forecasts and cash projections surface changes early and support timely payments, reserve decisions,and continuity of services.

Shared financial stewardship

• Program leaders understand their budgets, funding requirements, and variances.
• Accessible reports and collaborative planning help colleagues resolve concerns and make informed resource decisions.

Well managed grants and contracts

• Funding and expenditures are tracked by source, program, and restriction, with supportable cost allocations.
• Accurate, timely claims and reports meet funding terms; organized records support funder reviews.

Effective controls and audit readiness

• Practical approvals, separation of duties, reconciliations, and access controls protect resources.
• Audits and financial filings are supported on time; risks are raised early and findings lead to corrective action.

A resilient finance function

• Staff and partners have clear expectations, coaching, documented workflows, and cross-training.
• Reliable accounting, payroll, and timekeeping information and simpler processes reduce errors and administrative burden.

What Will Help You Succeed

We value demonstrated capabilities developed through different career paths. Relevant nonprofit, public,

private, consulting, military, and other experience is welcome.

• Experience leading finance or accounting, or comparable work demonstrating readiness to lead a finance function.
• Knowledge of GAAP, financial statements, budgets, forecasting, cash flow, and internal controls.
• Experience with grants, contracts, restricted funding, or other complex revenue streams, including financial reporting and documentation.
• Ability to use accounting systems and spreadsheets to analyze information and improve financial processes.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to colleagues and Board members with different levels of financial expertise.
• Experience coordinating financial work, supporting colleagues, and strengthening processes.
• Ethical judgment, care with confidential information, and a collaborative approach that welcomes questions and different perspectives.

Helpful Experience and Education

• Nonprofit accounting, government-funded programs, audits, payroll accounting, and child care or family services experience may be helpful.
• A relevant degree or CPA is welcome but not required. No particular job title or fixed number of years is required.
• Please apply if you bring the core financial capabilities, even if you do not match every helpful experience.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary of $77,000–$95,000.
• This position qualifies for all ICES benefits.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICES is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome different backgrounds, identities, abilities, and lived

experiences, including people with disabilities and neurodivergent candidates.

• Candidates are evaluated on relevant capabilities and their ability to achieve the role’s outcomes.
• The role is office-based in Sonora. Travel will be less than 25% of work time; occasional evening or weekend
• meetings may be needed.
• Reasonable accommodations and assistive technology can support essential work. Accommodations are
• available throughout hiring and employment.
• Contact the application email below to request an accessible format or other support. You do not need to
• disclose a diagnosis in your application.

Full Benefits