Finance Director

STAGES St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

STAGES St. Louis is seeking an experienced Finance Director to lead our nonprofit's financial operations and guide the organization toward long-term sustainability.

Reporting to the Executive Producer, this role ensures financial health, strategic resource allocation, and robust reporting to leadership and the Board of Trustees. The candidate will manage budgeting, cash flow, audits, IRS Form 990, and risk controls while partnering with HR and senior leadership to support mission-driven

Qualifications

• Significant experience in accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information to executives, committees, and board members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department managers and executive leadership.
• Monitor budget performance and provide financial analysis to support informed decision making.
• Develop and manage cash flow projections to ensure organizational stability.
• Prepare timely financial reports and oversee day-to-day financial operations.
• Coordinate the annual independent audit and IRS Form 990 preparation.
• Partner with the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees by providing financial reporting and budget oversight.
• Manage organizational risk through insurance administration and collaboration with HR partners.
• Supervise the Finance Associate and oversee payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, and other accounting functions.
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls, policies, and procedures that support organizational success.

Skills

Analytical skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced, strategic, and collaborative Finance Director to lead the financial operations of our nonprofit organization. Reporting to the Executive Producer, this key leadership role is responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial health, supporting long-term sustainability, and providing sound financial guidance to leadership and the Board of Trustees.

Seeking a Finance Director with demonstrated experience managing cashflow, prioritizing financial resources, and developing strategic solutions through sound decision making.

What You’ll Do

As Finance Director, you will oversee all aspects of the organization’s financial management, including:

• Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with department managers and executive leadership.
• Monitor budget performance and provide financial analysis to support informed decision making.
• Develop and manage cash flow projections to ensure organizational stability.
• Prepare timely financial reports and oversee day-to-day financial operations.
• Coordinate the annual independent audit and IRS Form 990 preparation.
• Partner with the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees by providing financial reporting and budget oversight.
• Manage organizational risk through insurance administration and collaboration with ADP TotalSource our HR and benefits partners.
• Supervise the Finance Associate and oversee payroll, accounts payable, reconciliations, and other accounting functions.
• Develop and maintain effective financial controls, policies, and procedures that support organizational success.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a finance professional with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Significant experience in accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, financial audits, and IRS Form 990 reporting is required.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to present financial information to executives, committees, and board members.

Experience with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online required.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to play a vital leadership role in a mission-driven organization where your financial expertise will directly support our ability to serve the community. If you are a strategic thinker who enjoys balancing big-picture planning with hands-on financial management, we’d love to hear from you.