Director of Finance (Nonprofit)

AKRE & Associates; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AKRE & Associates is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the nonprofit’s finance and accounting function. You will provide hands-on oversight of daily accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management, partnering with executives to inform strategic decisions aligned with the organization’s mission.

You’ll oversee the full accounting cycle, strengthen internal controls, and drive the transition from outsourced to in-house accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
• 4+ years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience.
• Experience owning month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and audit preparation.
• Previous nonprofit accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge for nonprofits.
• Experience with multi-entity nonprofit accounting.
• Previous experience supervising and developing staff.
• Experience with HR administration.
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Willing to align with nonprofit statement of faith.

Responsibilities

• Own full accounting cycle, including GL, AP, journal entries, reconciliations, month-end and year-end close and reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Report budget-to-actual results, cash flow, and balance sheet activity.
• Maintain QuickBooks and other financial systems.
• Oversee payroll, AP, reimbursements, and corporate card activity.
• Oversee banking activity, deposits, and cash management processes.
• Maintain fixed asset records.
• Lead annual operating and capital budget development.
• Monitor financial performance against approved budgets.
• Develop and maintain cash flow projections for leadership.
• Provide financial analysis for strategic planning.
• Develop, administer, and maintain financial policies and procedures.
• Design and implement internal controls.
• Ensure GAAP compliance for nonprofit status.
• Lead annual audit preparation and serve as primary contact for auditors.
• Manage transition from outsourced to in-house accounting.

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

HR platforms

Donor CRM systems

Job description

We are recruiting a Director of Finance who will lead a nonprofit organization’s finance and accounting function, providing hands‑on oversight of daily accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and cash flow management. This role will partner with executive leadership to deliver accurate, timely financial information and recommendations that support sound decision‑making and the organization’s mission.

The Director will oversee the full accounting cycle, strengthen internal controls, and lead the transition from outsourced accounting services to an effective in‑house model. The position also carries responsibility for routine human resources administration, supervision of administrative staff, and financial and administrative oversight of facilities and property‑related matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Own full accounting cycle, including the GL, AP, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month‑end and year‑end close and reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and management reports.
• Report budget‑to‑actual results, cash flow, and balance sheet activity.
• Maintain QuickBooks and other financial systems.
• Oversee payroll, AP, expense reimbursements, and corporate card activity
• Oversee banking activity, deposits, and cash management processes.
• Maintain fixed asset records
• Lead the annual operating and capital budget development process
• Monitor financial performance against board‑approved budgets
• Develop and maintain cash flow projections for executive leadership
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations for strategic planning
• Develop, administer, and maintain financial policies and procedures
• Design and implement effective internal controls
• Ensure accounting practices and financial reporting comply with GAAP
• Maintain appropriate financial documentation and controls to support nonprofit status
• Lead annual audit preparation and serve as the primary contact for independent auditors
• Manage the transition of accounting responsibilities from an outside accounting firm to an in‑house model
• Handle routine HR matters, coordinating with leadership and service providers as appropriate
• Serve as the primary lead for employee onboarding and off‑boarding
• Supervise and develop administrative staff
• Coordinate the annual employee performance evaluation process with leadership
• Provide financial and administrative oversight for facilities and property‑related matters
• Partner with the office manager on building operations, property management coordination, facility projects, inventory, and administrative systems
• Maintain solid relationships with banks, payroll and benefits providers, auditors, insurance providers, and vendors

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field
• 4+years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience
• Demonstrated experience independently owning month‑end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and audit preparation
• Previous nonprofit accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP as it applies to nonprofit organizations
• Experience with multi‑entity accounting, including nonprofit entities
• Previous experience supervising and developing staff
• Experience with HR administration
• Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel.
• Working knowledge of payroll platforms and donor CRM systems
• MUST be willing to align and sign with non‑profit statement of faith