[Hiring] Finance & Compliance Director @Red Wine & Blue

Role Description

We are seeking a full-time Director of Finance & Compliance who will be responsible for the financial operations, compliance, payroll, and reporting functions across Red Wine & Blue. This role will own the day-to-day accounting and payroll and oversee regulatory and fund allocations, support executive leadership with financial reporting and strategic planning, and manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and benefits providers.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Operations & Systems
  • Maintain Quickbooks Online for RWB’s family of independent entities, including 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and Federal PAC.
  • Manage all financial transactions: cash receipts, disbursements, and journal entries.
  • Track donations, receipts, and pledges for financial reporting.
  • Manage cash flow, including forecasting and banking activity (ACH payments, fraud alerts).
  • Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.
• Budgeting and Reporting
  • Lead organizational budgeting: development, realignment, and variance tracking.
  • Prepare financial statements and General P&L reports by class and location.
  • Review and sync financial data and budgets between Ramp and QuickBooks Online.
  • Reconcile and allocate credit card transactions and reimbursements in Ramp by account, location, and class.
• Payroll & Tax Compliance
  • Review and ensure accuracy of payroll filings process through BambooHR.
  • Manage state tax registrations and withholdings set up when hiring in new states.
  • Oversee workers’ compensation compliance, audits, and reporting.
  • Reconcile payroll to the general ledger, including journal entries and cost allocation by class/location.
  • Ensure 1099 accuracy for contractors.
• Regulatory & Fund Compliance
  • Oversee and conduct quarterly cost allocation and journal entry review, between three entities based on timesheets allocations ensuring proper execution of fund transfers and documentation.
  • Collaborate with external legal counsel and Chief of Staff to track programmatic spending forecasts.
  • Coordinate with outside compliance consultants as needed to prepare appropriate filings with federal, state, and local offices.
• Audit & Tax
  • Manage the annual 990 tax return.
  • Work with external auditors to manage biannual audit process.
• Internal Controls & Systems
  • Develop and enforce financial policies, procurement policies, and approval workflows.
  • Own systems administration and access permissions for QuickBooks Online and Ramp.
• Employee Benefits
  • Allocate and report benefits expenses.
  • Support open enrollment and plan renewal from a budget/cost perspective.
• Strategic Planning Support
  • Provide financial modeling and data to support leadership’s multi-year strategic planning.
• Fundraising & Grant Compliance
  • Ensure grant spending complies with restricted fund terms and reporting requirements.
  • Provide revenue and pledge projections to support fundraising to leadership as needed.
  • Prepare financial reports and documents for fundraising proposals and grant reports.
• Other Responsibilities
  • Support additional projects and duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA is a plus.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in finance/accounting ideally in non-profit, advocacy, or multi-entity environments.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online required; Ramp experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of payroll administration, multi-state payroll tax compliance, and 1099 reporting.
• Familiarity with 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), Federal PAC fund accounting, and cost allocation strongly preferred.

Requirements

• Strong communications skills; ability to explain complex financial concepts to laymen.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Integrity and reliability.
• Tech-savvy; ability to leverage technology for efficiency.
• Detail-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy and completeness.
• Inclusive; able to work effectively with diverse individuals.
• Flexible; comfortable navigating ambiguous work with competing priorities.
• Organized & productive; ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Growth mindset; willing to learn from both successes and failures.
• Playfully passionate; able to balance serious work with a sense of fun.

Benefits

• Mission-driven work: Opportunity to be part of a movement fighting for democracy and social change.
• Remote & flexible: All staff members work remotely, with operations in 14 states and Washington, D.C.
• Generous time off: Robust time-off package including paid vacation, sick time, federal holidays, and additional breaks.
• Competitive pay & benefits: Salary range of $80,000 - $90,000, covering 75% of employee medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums.
• Retirement plans with up to 4% employer match after 90 days of employment.