Finance Director

Location: Pomona (headquarters) or Ontario and various locations across the Inland Valley

Status: Full time; Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director

Salary Range: $91,500 - $102,000

Estimated Start Date: January 01, 2026

Who We Are:

Pomona Economic Opportunity Center’s (PEOC) mission is to empower low-wage immigrant workers in Pomona and across the Inland Empire (IE) – Riverside and San Bernardino Counties. We work towards a vision of a more just, equitable, healthier, safer, and welcoming society for immigrants and low-wage workers where they are no longer invisible or silenced, have a positive relationship with formal institutions, and have a more effective voice with policymakers, a society where all people have ample opportunity to thrive. We further our values of accountability, dignity, and justice through our three areas of work: Worker Rights (WR), Immigrant Rights (IR), and Housing Justice (HS).

In addition to our three areas of work, we have two more departments: Community Building (CB) and Management. The CB department, the newest addition to our organizational infrastructure, was created to centralize and operationalize our internal and external efforts. This department includes community outreach, annual events, resource coordination, and media/communications and is overseen by the Operations Manager.

Position Summary:

The Finance Director will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the organization's financial operations, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with all relevant regulations. They will work closely with the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and other staff to ensure the financial health and sustainability of the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation, execution, and monitoring of annual operating budget in conjunction with the Executive Director
• Provides oversight over the development of and adherence to internal financial controls for the organization
• Works closely with the leadership team to ensure timely reconciliation on a monthly basis of restricted and unrestricted revenue goals
• Work closely with PEOC’s Executive Director, Accountant, and other relevant decision-makers to develop and implement PEOC’s financial plans
• Lead and/or support PEOC’s Accountant in financial and fiduciary matters
• Appraises the organization's financial position and issues periodic financial and operating reports to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and/or management
• Oversees and ensures organizational compliance with all relevant regulations, tax filings, and annual audit requirements
• Oversee payment and tracking system which includes the processing of cash receipts, cash disbursements, and payroll
• Works with the finance department to manage the organization’s long term financial plans by aligning PEOC’s mission, vision and strategic plan with resource requirements
• Develops and maintains overall cost allocations
• Manages budgetary relationships with Program Directors ensuring relevant communication regarding roles, responsibilities, reports, variance analysis, and goals
• Designs and implements a cash management system, evaluating the need for obtaining credit or investing surpluses
• Financial forecasting of the organization’s future financial performance based on historical data, current social, political and market conditions, financial statements, and other variables

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability and skills in accounting, budgeting, financial planning and analysis, grant writing and reporting
• Experience in developing and analyzing financial documents including profit and loss reports, operational budgets, cash flow analysis and others
• Minimum 3 years’ experience training, managing and leading high-functioning teams
• Proficiency in accounting software and payroll software including QuickBooks, Bill.com, Gusto, Salesforce and others
• Strong proficiency in standard office suite programs such as Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Cultural competence in working in various marginalized communities immigrants, people of color, the LGBTQ community, students, disabled and older adult workers
• Detail-oriented, analytical, responsible and self-motivated
• Ability to multi-task and problem solve
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Commitment to social justice and economic justice
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and weekends
• Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish)

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business, Public Administration, or a related field
• At least 4 years of managerial experience within a fiscal area of a nonprofit organization
• High level of media, financial, and technological literacy

PEOC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, military status, genetics, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws.

• Health insurance coverage
• Eight (8) paid sick days
• Two (2) weeks paid vacation for first two (2) years, then three (3) weeks vacation thereafter
• Two (2) week office closure for winter break

Bilingual (fluent in English and Spanish)