Director of Finance & Administration

Director of Finance & Administration

Location: Hybrid (Office in Philadelphia, PA; periodic travel required)

About Clarifi:

Clarifi is a mission-driven human services nonprofit dedicated to advancing financial health and opportunity for individuals and families. Supported by a diverse funding base—including government contracts, private foundations, corporate partners, and individual donors—Clarifi is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and experienced Director of Finance & Administration (DFA) to join our Leadership Team.

The Opportunity:

As the DFA, you will ensure the financial health, operational effectiveness, and compliance of our organization. You’ll oversee finance, accounting, budgeting, grants/contracts compliance, human resources, facilities, IT, and administrative operations. You’ll partner closely with the Executive Director and serve as chief liaison to the Board’s Finance and Audit Committee.

In year one of this position, the DFA will play a pivotal role in guiding Clarifi through a transition and establishing the independent systems, teams, and operational infrastructure required for long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all accounting operations, audits, and financial reporting for diverse revenue streams
• Oversee government contracts, grants, and compliance with Uniform Guidance and funder requirements
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning
• Supervise HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and benefits
• Oversee facilities, IT, vendor relationships, and risk management
• Support strategic planning, organizational initiatives, and DEI efforts
• Present financials to the Board and translate complex data for diverse audiences

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field (MA, CPA, or MBA strongly preferred)
• 7–10+ years of senior management experience in finance and administration/operations, ideally in a nonprofit with diverse funding sources
• Strong experience with government contracts, grants, and nonprofit accounting
• Experience with financial and operational systems (QuickBooks, MIP Fund Accounting, FUND EZ, Sage Intacct, or similar)
• Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills
• Integrity, discretion, adaptability, and a passion for Clarifi’s mission

Why Join Us?

• Be a strategic leader in a growing, mission-driven organization
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive culture that values professional development
• Hybrid work environment with periodic travel (2–3 times annually)

Clarifi reserves the right to change this description at any time. Clarifi practices the concept of equal employment opportunity with respect to hiring, promotions, transfers, pay, discipline, fringe benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment. No individual will be discriminated against, and no employment decisions will be made, on the basis of an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected disability, marital status, familial status, veteran status, height, weight or citizenship.

Clarifi is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating and maintaining a diverse workforce.