[Hiring] Finance Director @Complete College America

Role Description

The Director of Finance reports to the Vice President for Operations and Organizational Development in direct collaboration with and support of the outsourced Chief Financial Officer and President. The selected individual has a range of responsibilities that ensure the organization's financial health and compliance.

• Collaborate with Escalon to prepare monthly financial statements in a timely fashion.
• Conduct periodic audits of budget items, including comparing budget-to-actual comparisons for organization and all programs and departments within organization.
• Participate in the Audit and Finance Committee Meetings of the CCA Board of Directors along with the CFO to provide financial oversight and reporting, and also support the CFO in development of reporting materials to be delivered to Audit and Finance Committee.
• Co-Lead the annual budgeting process across departments and programs.
• Develop and monitor departmental grants and grant-specific budgets.
• Monitor budget vs. actual performance and provide variance analysis.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations (AP, AR, payroll, general ledger).
• Generate monthly reports including accounts payable reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, cash flow report, and statement of activities and statement of financial position.
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures, ensuring proper segregation of duties, and safeguarding organizational assets.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with Escalon Accounting Team and manage the day-to-day partnership.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (e.g., FASB rules for net asset classification).
• Track restricted vs. unrestricted funds and ensure proper allocation.
• Co-manage the Grants and Contract Manager role to ensure compliance with restricted funds to ensure usage according to donor or grantor requirements, maintaining grant budgets, preparing financial reports for funders, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and regulations.
• Coordinate and co-manage the annual independent audit.
• Ensure compliance with IRS requirements (e.g., Form 990 preparation/review).
• Maintain compliance with state charitable registration requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, with a minimum of 10 years of experience; or relevant master’s degree or CPA experience with 5-7 years of experience.

Requirements

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks or related software, as well as budget creation and analysis software.
• In-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of budgetary and accounting principles, practices, and policies.
• Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Benefits

• The salary range is $120-140k. The final salary is commensurate with relevant educational background, previous work experience, and professional expertise.
• In addition to the salary, Complete College America offers a competitive benefits compensation package.

Application Process

• Apply via the Bamboo Job Link.
• Applications will be reviewed as received, and the position will remain open until an ideal candidate is identified.
• Application Priority Deadline: September 11, 2026.

Physical Demands

• The position requires little physical effort. However, during an event, the employee may have to lift boxes with meeting supplies and documents for distribution.
• Occasional out-of-state travel is required.