Director of Finance

The Heights Foundation/The Heights Center; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

The Heights Foundation, Inc./The Heights Center seeks a Director of Finance to partner with the CEO to safeguard nonprofit finances and drive fiscal health. You will oversee accounting, budgeting, and compliance across five affiliated entities, ensuring GAAP and IRS filings are timely.

This role supervises staff, coordinates with external auditors, and communicates financial results to the Finance Committee and Boards. Compensation is $80,000-$90,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including audits and 990 filings.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite) and donor software.
• Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payables and receivables, maintain general ledger, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and cash management.
• Oversee month-end close-out, prepare and analyze monthly financial statements, track actuals vs. budget.
• Present and analyze reports to CEO, Finance Committee and Boards of Directors.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

QuickBooks

Sage

NetSuite

Donor software

Job description

Job Title: Director of FinanceReports To:

CEO

Position Type: Full-time, Exempt

The Heights Foundation, Inc. is a nonprofit, community development and educational organization dedicated to building strong, self-sufficient families in the Harlem Heights neighborhood in south Fort Myers.

Job Summary

The Director of Finance works closely with the CEO to lead the organization in consistently achieving its mission and financial objectives.This position is responsible for overseeing the general accounting functions, preparing monthly financial statements, implementing strong internal controls to maintain fiscal health, and ensuring compliance with all tax and regulatory requirements of five non-profits.Additionally, working with our independent audit firm facilitates the annual financial audit and IRS 990 filings.This position supervises bookkeeping staff and presents reports to the Finance Committee and Boards of Directors. The role requires independence, analytical skills, non-profit finance, people and project management experience, flexibility, and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee payables and receivables, and maintain detailed general ledger accounts, journal entries, bank reconciliations, and cash management.
• Oversee the month-end close-out process, prepare and analyze monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, I ncome Statement, Statement of Cash Flows ), track actuals against budget.
• Present and analyze reports to the CEO, Finance Committee and Boards of Directors.

2. Budgeting, Forecasting, and Team Leadership

• Lead the annual budgeting process.
• Build multi-year financial projections.
• Supervise, train, and mentor finance staff.

3. Grant and Restricted Fund Accounting

• Working with staff, track grants and compliance, donor- designated gifts, and restricted net assets, including Endowment Fund.
• Oversee ‘Donor Software’ reporting and function.

4. Audit Oversight and Compliance

• Facilitate the annual financial audit process, acting as the primary liaison between the organization and external CPA auditors, preparing audit schedules, and resolving audit findings.
• Oversee the preparation and timely filing of annual IRS Form 990 and related state filings.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and accounting policies to ensure GAAP compliance.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA or Master's in Accounting (MBA) preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience with audits, tax f i lings (990) .
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP) and accounting software (QuickBooks, Sage, NetSuite, etc.) and donor software.
• Skills: Strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and demonstrated ability to manage deadlines.

The Director of Finance will oversee five non-profits:

• The Heights Foundation, Inc. (original organization established in 2000)
• The Heights Center, Inc.
• The Heights Land Company, Inc.
• Harlem Heights Community Charter School, Inc.
• Heights CareerTech Institute, Inc.
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Standard office hours are Monday - Friday, 9am to 5pm.Extended hours may be required for Committee / Board meetings and to meet deadlines.

Compensation: $80,000 - $90,000 annually