Finance Director

The Institute for Human Services, Inc.; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Job summary

The Institute for Human Services, Inc. in Honolulu, Hawaii is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial stewardship and strategy. The successful candidate will lead financial planning and ensure compliance with organizational objectives.

Responsibilities include managing budgets, grants, and presenting financials to the Board. The role requires strong leadership skills, a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and at least 7 years of financial leadership experience.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience.
• 5+ years in a senior finance leadership role.
• Experience managing government contracts and grants.

Responsibilities

• Align financial resources with mission outcomes.
• Lead financial planning across the organization.
• Oversee accounting operations ensuring GAAP compliance.
• Manage grants and funding compliance.
• Present financials to the Board Finance Committee.

Skills

Knowledge of enterprise-wide financial planning

Strong command of GAAP

Skill in managing diverse funding streams

Ability to evaluate business viability

Personal qualities of integrity and commitment

Flexible and multitasking abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

AppFolio

Sage Intacct

Job description

The Institute for Human Services (IHS) is Hawaii's most comprehensive human services agency dedicated to ending and preventing homelessness. For over 48 years, we've been at the forefront of creating tailored solutions for those in crisis, offering a continuum of care that includes emergency shelters, housing programs, health services, employment assistance, and outreach.

The Director of Finance serves as a strategic member of the Executive Leadership Team and is responsible for the overall financial stewardship, fiscal strategy, and long-term sustainability of the organization. Provides executive leadership for all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, grants and contract compliance, financial reporting, audits, risk management, and business planning. The DoF partners closely with the Executive Director, Board Finance Committee, and senior leadership team to ensure financial resources are effectively aligned with the organization's mission, strategic priorities, and growth objectives.

Compensation

Starting from $125,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Essential Functions

• Partner with the Executive Director, Board Finance Committee, and senior leadership team to align financial resources with our priorities and mission outcomes.
• Lead financial planning across the organization, including annual budgets, multi-year projections, and long-range sustainability strategy.
• Oversee accounting operations, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and full GAAP compliance.
• Manage grants, contracts, and restricted funding sources, ensuring compliance and strong performance against funder requirements.
• Serve as the key financial voice to the Board Finance Committee, presenting financials, forecasts, and strategic recommendations.

Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of enterprise-wide financial planning and the ability to align budgets, forecasts, and resources with organizational mission and growth objectives at an executive level.
• Strong command of GAAP, internal controls, audit processes, tax filings, and regulatory reporting to ensure accurate, compliant financial operations.
• Skill in managing diverse and complex funding streams (government contracts, grants, philanthropic dollars) while maintaining compliance and optimizing reimbursement.
• Ability to evaluate business viability, conduct ROI/business case analysis, and identify financial risks to guide sound executive decision-making.
• Possess personal qualities of integrity, patience and commitment to mission.
• Flexible and able to multitask and prioritize daily responsibilities; can work within an ambiguous, fast-moving environment.

Required Education And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of progressively responsible financial leadership experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a senior finance leadership role
• Experience managing multiple funding sources including government contracts, grants, philanthropic funding, and restricted funds.
• Experience working with AppFolio; Demonstrated experience utilizing and managing Sage Intacct with ability to optimize financial system of record to support budgeting, forecasting, grant tracking, reporting and decision making.

Expected Hours Of Work

Regular Full-Time classification. General business hours, Monday through Friday, including some evenings, weekends. Hours and days may vary based on the needs of the organization.

IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a Drug and Alcohol-free Workplace, and is proud to be an employer of national service.