Director Of Finance

ABOUT JCYC

JCYC VALUES

POSITION SUMMARY

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Strategic Leadership & Integration:

• Serve as a strategic advisor on financial sustainability, risk management, and scenario planning to the Executive Director, Board of Directors, and executive team on fiscal operations.

• Oversee the completion of the annual organizational audit and any other required reporting for local, state, and federal funding eligibility.

• Lead organization-wide financial strategy, risk assessment and accounting.

• Collaborate with executive and departmental leadership (Programs, Development, HR) to ensure financial alignment across functions.

• Supervise a five-person Finance and Accounting team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Support technology and operations evolution aligned with the agency strategic plan.

Finance & Accounting:

• Maintain robust internal controls, segregation of duties, and documented policies to create and track the organization’s financial health, including balance sheet health, capital needs, and cash flow.
• Oversee all finance functions: accounting, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, cash and P&L forecasting, audits, compliance, and investments.
• Work with department leaders to develop and manage annual budgets.
• Manage the financial side of grants and contracts, including spending, compliance, cost allocations, and restricted funds.
• Lead internal audits and ensure accurate, timely financial statements and reports.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports,share them on time, and help staff understand and use them.
• Handle banking, treasury, and investment activities, and maintain strong relationships with banks and auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and all local, state, and federal regulations.
• Oversee tax filings and required financial reporting for contracts and grants.
• Regularly review financial systems and processes to improve efficiency, scalability, and internal controls.
• Liquidity management, including building and maintaining adequate reserves

Fundraising & Program Support:

• Work with the Development team on budgets, including revenue forecasting, and other financial requirements for fundraising efforts, grant proposals, donor reports, and managing restricted funds.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• At least 10 years of leadership experience in non-profit finance, including managing budgets of $10M+.
• Experience in nonprofit finance, including fund accounting and managing grants and contracts.
• Required: experience managing compliance with government contracts.
• Solid knowledge of GAAP, cost allocations, and nonprofit audit practices.
• Skilled in working with auditors, funders, government agencies, and boards.
• Comfortable with technology, including accounting systems (e.g., [MIP]) and advanced Excelskills.
• Strong written and verbal communicator; able to explain complex financial topics to different audiences.
• Proven ability to lead diverse teams, support staff growth, and manage organizational change.
• Strong commitment to children and youth, equity, and responsible use of resources.
• High standards of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Must pass required criminal and credit background checks.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees who work 30 hours/week or more

• 14 days of paid vacation, 13 days paid sick time, and 15 paid holidays/year
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
• Employee assistance program
• Commuter benefits program
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care costs
• Voluntary disability, life, and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Discounts to JCYC programs for employee’s family members

HOW TO APPLY