Director of Finance & Administration

Accelerate Montana; Kansas; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelerate Montana seeks a Director of Finance and Administration to oversee financial systems, compliance, and risk management for their nonprofit. Ideal candidates will have substantial nonprofit finance experience, will thrive in a dynamic environment, and are committed to innovative, mission-driven work. This role allows for remote work, requiring candidates to reside in Montana.

Benefits

401(k) with 6% match

Health, dental, and vision insurance options

Paid leave for federal holidays

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of nonprofit finance and administration experience required.
• Experience supervising staff or managing cross-functional teams.
• Familiarity with nonprofit fiscal sponsorship models is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and administrative systems, ensuring compliance and risk management.
• Produce financial reports and direct strategic financial planning.
• Support HR compliance and monitor legal issues related to governance.

Skills

Nonprofit finance experience

Compliance expertise

Risk management

Budgeting

Auditing

Education

Experience managing finances

Deep understanding of OMB Uniform Guidance

Strong knowledge of nonprofit HR

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Salesforce

Monday.com

Emburse

Quadient

Job description

Accelerate Montana
MonTEC
1121 E. Broadway Ave
Missoula, MT 59802

Director of Finance and Administration

Location: Missoula, MT (Remote work available, must be a Montana resident)
Reports to: Executive Director
Status: Full-time, Exempt
Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000, commensurate with experience
Start Date: Summer 2025

Accelerate Montana is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Missoula, Montana. Accelerate consists of a number of programs dedicated to advancing workforce and economic development across the state of Montana.

Key Responsibilities:

The Director of Finance and Administration is a key member of the leadership team responsible for stewarding the financial, administrative, and compliance infrastructure of the organization. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will oversee the organization’s finance systems, budgeting process, federal grant compliance, HR compliance, and risk management strategies. This role is ideal for a mission-driven, detail-oriented professional with deep nonprofit finance experience who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Finance & Accounting

• Proven experience managing the quality and content of all financial and accounting data, reporting, and coordinating audits for an organization or significant department/program.
• Oversee accounting systems, internal controls, and audits in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit best practices
• Produce board-ready financial reports and direct strategic financial planning in collaboration with the Executive Director
• Support staff responsible for day-to-day finance and accounting tasks, budget updates, and accounting system management

Grants & Fiscal Sponsorship

• Ensure timely, accurate grant reporting and expense tracking
• Support implementation of fiscal sponsorship agreements, reporting, and tracking
• Monitor restricted funding and program allocations
• Manage compliance with OMB Uniform Guidance and other federal grant requirements

HR & Legal Compliance

• Oversee HR compliance systems in partnership with external counsel or consultants
• Maintain policies and practices that align with employment law and nonprofit best practices
• Support staff responsible for onboarding, benefit administration, and personnel file management
• Monitor legal compliance areas related to nonprofit governance and operations
• Possess an enterprise risk mindset with the ability to identify risks and subsequent risk management options and procedures
• Demonstrated and proficient understanding of contracts management and compliance

Technology & Systems

• Ensure effective use of finance, HR, and project management collaboration tools, including QuickBooks Online, Emburse, Quadient,
  Monday.com, Salesforce, and Slack
• Support staff responsible for training on internal systems and tools

Enterprise Risk & Governance

• Identify and mitigate organizational risks across financial, HR, and operational domains
• Collaborate on internal controls, insurance, data security, and policy development
• Prepare materials for board meetings and serve as staff liaison for financial governance and related committees

Work Environment & Culture
We are an adaptive, innovative nonprofit with a collaborative team culture. We welcome candidates who are excited to build efficient, people-centered
systems and support sustainable growth. This role offers flexibility and the chance to shape key infrastructure in partnership with the Executive Director.

Benefits:
Cafeteria plan that includes:

• Silver High Deductible and Gold Traditional Health Plan options. Ability to add dependents.
• Dental
• Vision
• Life (group and voluntary)
• Short term and long-term disability
• HSA and FSA available for High Deductible Health Plan and Gold Plan, respectively
• Employer pays 100% of group life and short-term and long-term disability premiums
• Employer provides $1,080/month that employee may allocate towards health, dental, vision, voluntary life, HSA, and FSA. Remainder will be paid pre-tax by employee
• 401(k) with 6% match after 60 days employment
• Paid Leave: 11 Federal holidays and accrual of 12 days sick leave and 20 days annual leave

Infrequent travel may be required for this position

To Apply:
Please submit a resume and your response to the below questions by June 20, 2025. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Qualifications

• At least 5–7 years of progressively responsible nonprofit finance and administration experience
• Experience managing finances and fiscal strategy for a $5M+ organization
• Deep understanding of OMB Uniform Guidance and federal grant compliance
• Familiarity with nonprofit fiscal sponsorship models (or willingness to learn)
• Strong working knowledge of nonprofit HR, compliance, and legal obligations
• Proficiency QuickBooks Online or similar systems (experience with Salesforce, Monday.com, Emburse, and/or Quadient a plus)
• Experience supervising staff or managing cross-functional teams
• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Commitment to problem solving, innovation, and mission-driven work