Finance Director — Mission‑Driven Nonprofit Leader

Mission Action; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(K) with employer matching

Flexible spending account

Paid holidays and vacation

Summer and Winter Recess

Job summary

Mission Action, located in San Francisco, is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee the organization’s financial management and support strategic decision-making. This key leadership role involves developing the annual budget, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and managing a finance team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit accounting and financial management, with at least 7–10 years of experience in the field. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a CPA is preferred. Join us in creating impactful change within our community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7–10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or related function within a nonprofit.
• 3 years in a senior leadership or director-level role required.
• CPA or comparable advanced financial credential preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor the annual budget across all departments.
• Prepare financial statements and ensure compliance with all financial laws.
• Oversee the audit process and manage banking relationships.
• Lead financial planning and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Grants management

Government contract compliance

Financial planning

Budgeting

Interpersonal communication

Microsoft Excel

Financial modeling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

CARBON

Rippling

Ramp

Job description

Mission Action, located in San Francisco, is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee the organization’s financial management and support strategic decision-making. This key leadership role involves developing the annual budget, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and managing a finance team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in nonprofit accounting and financial management, with at least 7–10 years of experience in the field. A Bachelor’s degree is required, and a CPA is preferred. Join us in creating impactful change within our community.