[Hiring] Director of Finance @Internews Network

Role Description

The Director of Finance oversees the organization's day-to-day financial management, including:

• Budgeting
• Forecasting
• Accounting
• Financial reporting
• Cash flow
• Grant finance
• Compliance
• Audits
• Financial systems

This is a hands-on role requiring direct execution of financial analysis, reporting, reconciliations, and process improvement to ensure accurate, timely, and reliable financial management.

Working closely with the Executive Director, program leaders, and department teams, the Director of Finance provides financial insights to support:

• Operational decisions
• Resource allocation
• Risk management
• Organizational sustainability

The position maintains effective financial controls, monitors funding and liquidity, and ensures compliance with donor requirements, applicable regulations, and organizational policies.

The Director of Finance supervises the Finance Officer and manages the Operations Manager, who coordinates organizational and program operations. The role collaborates across functions while maintaining clear accountability for financial oversight and approvals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in finance or accounting, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, cash flow management, and internal controls.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related field, CPA, or equivalent professional credential preferred.
• Experience managing diverse revenue streams, particularly social impact investments, foundation funding, and fee-for-service or other earned income.
• Demonstrated experience managing nonprofit finances, including restricted funding, grant accounting, cost allocations, indirect cost recovery, and donor financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting, grant compliance, and U.S. government and institutional donor requirements.
• Experience coordinating annual financial statement audits, IRS Form 990 filings, and other applicable regulatory reporting.
• Ability to develop financial models, analyze complex financial information, identify risks, communicate actionable recommendations, and administer accounting systems and reporting tools.
• Experience supervising finance personnel and working effectively with senior leadership, program teams, and cross-functional colleagues.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and other financial reporting, data analysis, or business intelligence tools.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, including the ability to explain complex financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and lead cross-functional initiatives.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, confidentiality, sound judgment, and strong relationship-building skills.

Requirements

• Prepare periodic forecasts, budget-to-actual analyses, financial projections, and scenario models.
• Analyze revenue, expenditures, restricted and unrestricted funding, cost recovery, and financial trends.
• Maintain consolidated organizational and project budgets and provide timely financial reports.
• Manage day-to-day accounting, including general ledger oversight, journal entries, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare or coordinate accurate and timely financial statements and management reports.
• Prepare and maintain short- and long-term cash flow forecasts and monitor liquidity.
• Develop financial scenarios to assess delayed donor payments and funding reductions.
• Monitor foreign currency balances and exchange rate impacts.
• Develop and monitor budgets for grants, contracts, subawards, and proposals.
• Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and donor regulations.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and prepare audit schedules.
• Serve as the primary contact for day-to-day financial questions.
• Prepare financial materials for the Board of Directors and Finance Committee.

Benefits

• Fully remote work location.
• Exempt status.
• Supportive work environment focused on belonging, dignity, and justice.