Finance Director for Education & Child Services

Regional Services & Education Center, Inc.; Amherst (NH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. in Amherst, NH is seeking a full-time Financial Director to lead financial planning, reporting, compliance, and administration for a nonprofit educational organization.

The role oversees payroll, AR/AP, budgeting, audits, rate-setting submissions, and internal controls. The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, with nonprofit accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in nonprofit, education, health and human services, or child care organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating annual audits and preparing supporting schedules and documentation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and financial recordkeeping.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with accounting software, payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and other standard office technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, staff, auditors, vendors, and external partners.
• Preferred: CPA or other relevant professional credential.
• Experience with rate-setting submissions, government or agency reporting, or grant accounting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and ensure accurate, timely processing of financial transactions.
• Manage payroll processes, including payroll preparation, review, reporting, and coordination with staff and vendors.
• Direct accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment tracking, reconciliation, and follow-up on balances.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain organizational and departmental budgets in collaboration with leadership and program administrators.
• Prepare regular financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate preparation of materials for annual audits and related financial documentation.
• Prepare and submit rate-setting materials and related financial documentation as required.
• Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenditures, and financial performance to support decision-making.
• Maintain accurate financial records in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit requirements.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborate with program, administrative, and HR staff on financial questions and operations.
• Communicate financial information clearly to stakeholders with varying levels of expertise.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Nonprofit accounting

Internal controls

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Payroll systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children, students, and families through specialized educational and child care services. Our organization operates schools serving students with disabilities as well as a child care center, creating meaningful opportunities for learning, growth, and development. We are committed to responsible stewardship of our resources and to maintaining strong financial practices that support our programs, employees, students, and families.

Position Summary

Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. is seeking a full-time detail-oriented and experienced Financial Director to oversee the organization’s financial operations. The

Financial Director will provide thoughtful leadership in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and administration while ensuring that financial processes are accurate, timely, and aligned with the organization’s mission.

This position will manage and coordinate key financial functions, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budget development, audit preparation, rate-setting submissions, and other financial activities. The successful candidate will be organized, analytical, collaborative, and committed to supporting a nonprofit educational organization.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee the organization’s day-to-day financial operations and ensure accurate, timely

processing of financial transactions.

Manage payroll processes, including payroll preparation, review, reporting, and

coordination with relevant staff and vendors.

Direct accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment tracking, account

reconciliation, and follow-up on outstanding balances.

vendor communication, and accurate recordkeeping.

Develop, monitor, and maintain organizational and departmental budgets in collaboration with leadership and program administrators.

Prepare regular financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for organizational leadership

and the Board of Directors, as appropriate.

Coordinate the preparation of materials and documentation for annual audits and other

Prepare and submit rate-setting materials and related financial documentation in

accordance with applicable requirements and deadlines.

Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenditures, and financial performance to support sound

decision-making.

Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable nonprofit requirements.

Establish and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and procedures.

Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, reporting requirements, funding guidelines, and organizational policies.

Collaborate with program, administrative, and human resources staff to address financial questions and support effective operations.

Communicate financial information clearly to individuals with varying levels of financial expertise.

Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, procedures, reporting, and operational efficiency.

Support grant reporting, funding documentation, and other financial submissions as needed.

Perform other financial and administrative responsibilities consistent with the needs of the organization.

Required Qualifications

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

Relevant professional experience in accounting or financial management, preferably in a

nonprofit, education, health and human services, or child care organization.

Demonstrated experience managing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable,

budgeting, and financial reporting.

Experience coordinating annual audits and preparing supporting schedules and

documentation.

Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and financial

recordkeeping.

Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.

Proficiency with accounting software, payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and other

standard office technology.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, staff, auditors, vendors, and external

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or other relevant

professional credential.

Experience working for a nonprofit organization with multiple programs or funding

sources.

Experience with rate-setting submissions, government or agency reporting, grant

accounting, or reimbursement-based funding.

Knowledge of financial operations within special education, child care, human services, or

other regulated educational settings.

Experience developing and monitoring complex organizational budgets.

Familiarity with nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and applicable compliance

requirements.

Supervisory or team leadership experience.

Experience implementing or improving financial systems, procedures, and internal

controls.

Core Competencies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

Integrity and sound professional judgment

Financial accuracy and accountability

Strategic and analytical thinking

Effective communication

Collaboration and responsiveness

Discretion in handling confidential information

Commitment to the mission of serving students with disabilities, children, and families

Adaptability and a continuous-improvement mindset

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a current résumé and cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in supporting the mission of Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. Applications should be submitted here under the Main Office program.

Candidates are encouraged to highlight experience with nonprofit financial management, payroll, budgeting, audits, rate-setting submissions, and financial operations serving educational or child care programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.