Finance Director

Coptic Orphans; New Brunswick, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybride; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Employee benefits package

403(b) retirement plan

Résumé du poste

Coptic Orphans seeks a Finance Director to provide strategic leadership over financial management across its global operations. The role directs planning, budgeting, reporting, and control functions, ensuring sustainability and compliance with GAAP and regulatory standards.

You will lead governance, risk management, and long-term financial planning in a multi-country nonprofit environment. You will partner with senior leadership to align financial insights with organizational goals, manage

Qualifications

• Experience in nonprofit financial management and multi-country operations.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership and people management across diverse teams.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and execution of the organization's financial strategy.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning.
• Provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership.
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks and opportunities.
• Establish financial policies, controls, and compliance with regulations.
• Oversee audits, financial reporting, and treasury management.
• Manage and develop finance teams across countries.

Connaissances

CPA/CMA certified

Nonprofit finance leadership

Financial analysis

Strategic thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting

Master's degree preferred

Description du poste

Purpose of the Job

The Finance Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of financial management across Coptic Orphans, ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and effective resource allocation across all country operations. This role is responsible for directing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and control functions, while establishing strong financial governance frameworks and systems. The Finance Director partners with leadership to support organizational strategy through financial insights, risk management, and long-term planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies across all countries.

Purpose of the Job

The Finance Director provides strategic leadership and oversight of financial management across Coptic Orphans, ensuring financial sustainability, regulatory compliance, and effective resource allocation across all country operations. This role is responsible for directing financial planning, budgeting, reporting, and control functions, while establishing strong financial governance frameworks and systems. The Finance Director partners with leadership to support organizational strategy through financial insights, risk management, and long-term planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and regulatory requirements, while ensuring compliance with applicable laws and internal policies across all countries.

Responsibilities

Financial Strategy & Planning

• Lead the development and execution of the organization's financial strategy, aligning financial planning with organizational goals.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes across all operations.
• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance and identify risks and opportunities to ensure financial sustainability.

Financial Governance, Risk & Compliance

• Establish and oversee financial policies, procedures, and internal control systems to ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulations.
• Lead risk management efforts, ensuring appropriate financial controls and mitigation strategies are in place.
• Oversee compliance with local and international regulatory requirements across all country offices.
• Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of financial reporting and financial systems.

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Oversee all accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and financial reporting processes.
• Direct the preparation and consolidation of financial statements across all country offices.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
• Manage cash flow planning, treasury activities, and financial resources effectively.

Leadership, Systems & Stakeholder Management

• Lead and develop finance and accounting teams across multiple countries.
• Oversee external and internal audit processes, ensuring readiness and compliance.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and tools, including system enhancements or implementations.
• Support organizational initiatives by providing financial leadership on strategic projects.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, And Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (Master's preferred).
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification required.
• Minimum 12-15 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including leadership roles.
• Strong experience in nonprofit financial management and multi-country operations.
• Deep knowledge of financial reporting, compliance, audit, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven leadership and people management experience across diverse teams.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Working Conditions and Environment

• Limited to office work environment; sitting, typing, walking, and occasional lifting of boxes and luggage.
• May involve occasional international travel.

Our Benefits

• Coptic Orphans offers a wide range of benefits, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, life insurance, optional Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage, access to on-site fitness, an Employee assistance program, and paid time off. Employees have the option to participate in a company-sponsored 403(b) retirement plan.