Director of Finance & Administration

RaisingHealth Partners; United States; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

RaisingHealth Partners seeks a Director of Finance and Administration to lead financial strategy, grant management, and reporting to the leadership team. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and compliance, working closely with the Board and Finance Committee.

The role offers flexible work arrangements including remote, hybrid, or in-office options, with opportunities for part-time or full-time employment depending on arrangement and candidate fit.

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related field.
• MBA/MPA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 5–10 years of financial management experience, with 3+ years in leadership within nonprofit sector.
• Experience with Board of Directors and senior leadership, providing financial insights.

Responsibilities

• Leads financial management strategy with accurate statements, budgets, forecasts and compliance.
• Collaborates with leadership to create budgets considering grant funding.
• Analyzes historical data to project trends and ensure fiscal sustainability.
• Advises on resource reallocation to optimize restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Aligns nonprofit program goals with sustainable financial practices.
• Conducts regular financial health assessments and risk/opportunity analysis.
• Plans multi-year funding in line with grant cycles and program needs.
• Manages grants, contracts, payroll, AP/AR and budgeting processes.
• Oversees grant funds allocation and reporting to ensure compliant expenditures.
• Implements internal controls and oversees accounting, auditing, and tax filings.

Skills

Leadership in nonprofit

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Board interaction

Strategic financial planning

Forecasting

Risk assessment

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin

MBA/MPA or CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

Reporting to and partnering with the President & CEO, the Director of Finance and Administration (DFA) is a key member of the RaisingHealth Leadership Team. The DFA will lead and collaborate, in alignment with RaisingHealth mission, goals, and values. As a member of the Executive team, the DFA will provide strategic direction and oversight and will oversee all fiscal and fiduciary responsibilities, working closely with the Board of Directors and the Board’s Finance Committee.

While this positing is listed as contracted, with both remote, and in-office work options, we are willing to discuss an arrangement that works best for both RaisingHealth and the right candidate, including part-time, full-time employment, contracted, hybrid, and/or fully remote.

Duties

• Leads the financial management strategy for RaisingHealth, ensuring the preparation of accurate financial statements, budgets, forecasts, and compliance with financial regulations and agreements.
• Collaborates with organizational leadership to create comprehensive budget forecasts, incorporating current and anticipated grant funding.
• Analyzes historical financial data and organizational trends to make informed projections and ensure fiscal sustainability.
• Advises on the reallocation of resources to optimize the use of restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring long-term financial health.
• Helps align non-profit program goals with sustainable financial practices.
• Conducts regular financial health assessments, identifying risks, opportunities, and strategies to enhance grant utilization and revenue generation.
• Advises on strategic financial planning, assisting in the development of multi-year funding plans that account for fluctuating grant cycles and program needs.
• Leads recurring financial needs such as grants and contract management, running payroll, processing payments for contractors, and AR/AP.
• Manages the financial aspects of grant initiatives and program funding by managing budgeting, creating reports, and evaluating internal reporting systems.
• Oversees and manages the allocation of grant funds, ensuring expenditures align with the specific guidelines and restrictions of each funding source.
• Provides detailed expenditure reports to stakeholders, demonstrating proper use of grant funds and addressing any discrepancies or misallocations.
• Implements best practices and internal controls to ensure sound financial management and risk oversight across RaisingHealth, while establishing and controlling budgets across all departments.
• Provides and oversees accounting, auditing, and tax filing activities, assisting with strategic financial decisions as they arise.
• Assists with administrative responsibilities, leads and assists the team with office management responsibilities, as needed.

Requirements

• Possess, at minimum, a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree (MBA, MPA, or related) or a CPA is strongly preferred.
• 5-10 years of minimum experience in financial management, with at least 3 years in a leadership role within the non-profit sector.
• Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar budgets, overseeing grant-funded projects, and ensuring compliance with financial reporting requirements.
• Experience working with a Board of Directors and senior leadership teams to provide financial insights and strategic guidance.
• In-depth understanding of non-profit financial management, including GAAP standards, regulatory compliance for 501(c)(3) entities, audit management, and donor-restricted funds.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills to evaluate complex financial data and manage agreements with funders.
• Demonstrated technical proficiency with non-profit financial management software (e.g., QuickBooks, Blackbaud Financial Edge, Sage Intacct).
• Advanced Excel skills for complex financial analysis and forecasting.