Director of Finance

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation; Indianapolis (IN); Hybride; USD 35 000 - 55 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation in Indianapolis seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy on a part-time basis (24 hours per week). This in‑office role requires three days on site with flexible remote work as needed and reports to the President/CEO.

The Director will oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and risk management, partnering with an external accounting firm, and presenting statements to leadership and the board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive financial leadership experience; nonprofit preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to executives and boards.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsabilités

• Direct the foundation’s overall financial strategy and align planning with growth and grant distribution.
• Oversee accounting operations with external accounting firm (GL, payables, receivables, payroll, close).
• Lead annual budget process with assumptions and resource allocation.
• Prepare and present timely financial statements to leadership and the board.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, debt, reserves, and investments.
• Ensure compliance with laws, audits, tax filings, and financial policies.
• Lead relationships with external accounting and investment firms; monitor vendor performance.
• Design and monitor internal controls and risk management practices.
• Advise leaders on financial matters to improve literacy and planning.

Connaissances

Accounting principles

Financial controls

Forecasting

Compliance

Financial analysis

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

Outils

Google Workspace

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Position Summary: The Director of Finance is the senior executive responsible for the financial leadership, strategy, and stewardship of the foundation. The Director of Finance directs and oversees all financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and risk management. The Director of Finance exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, provides strategic guidance to the President/CEO and foundation leadership, and is responsible for developing and implementing financial policies and practices that support long‑term sustainability, operational excellence, legal compliance, and sound organizational decision‑making.

Reports To: President of the Foundation

Classification: Part‑time (24 hours per week), Exempt. This position is paid on a salary basis.

Work Location: In‑office three days per week with flexibility for remote work as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct the foundation’s overall financial strategy, exercising independent judgment to align financial planning with organizational growth, operational efficiency, capital allocation, and grant distribution in furtherance of the foundation’s mission and goals.
• Direct and oversee accounting operations performed in coordination with an external accounting firm, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and monthly close processes.
• Lead and direct the annual budget process, including development of budget assumptions, resource allocation recommendations, and presentation to leadership and the board.
• Prepare and present timely, accurate financial statements and management reports to executive leadership and to the board, as requested.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, debt, reserves, and investment activities.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, audits, tax filings, best foundation financial practices, and financial policies.
• Direct and manage relationships with the foundation’s external accounting and investment management firms; evaluate vendor performance, ensure compliance with the annual Minimum Distribution Requirement, and foster a culture of accuracy, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Design, implement, and monitor internal controls, financial procedures, and risk management practices; recommend and approve policy and procedure changes as appropriate.
• Advise and partner with foundation leaders on financial matters, providing guidance to improve financial literacy, accountability, and resource planning across the organization.

Qualifications and Key Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field required.
• Five years or more of progressive experience in financial leadership and management is required; Nonprofit experience is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial controls, forecasting, compliance, and financial analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to executives, boards, and non-financial stakeholders.
• Working knowledge of core technological competencies, and of Google and Microsoft Office products, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven leadership experience and strong sense of cooperative and collegial working relationships.
• In depth understanding of key financial controls, rules, and regulations.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, and decision‑making skills,
• Attention to detail necessary to ensure all reports are complete, accurate, and compliant with applicable policies and procedures.
• Ability to work to completion on multiple tasks. Time management skills are a must.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• High level of integrity, sound judgment, and ability to manage confidential information.

Preferred Attributes

The ideal candidate is a strategic and hands‑on leader who combines strong financial acumen with business judgment, operational insight, and a collaborative leadership style. This person should be comfortable advising senior leaders, presenting to boards or committees, and managing near‑term performance with long‑term sustainability.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: This position operates in a professional office environment three days per week and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers, and copiers. The role may require prolonged periods of sitting, frequent use of hands and arms for computer and office tasks, occasional standing or walking, and the ability to lift or move office materials up to 15 pounds.

Additional Information: This position description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. This is a part‑time position with opportunity for increased responsibilities and hours based on future organizational needs. Duties may be changed, expanded, reduced, or assigned over time.

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