Finance Director — Nonprofit Growth & Impact Leader

North Carolina Justice Center; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Justice Center is seeking a Finance Director to lead the organization’s financial strategy, stewardship, and reporting. The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, audits, and compliance, guiding resource allocation to advance social, racial, and economic justice.

You will supervise the finance team, partner with leadership and the Board, and develop robust internal controls. This hybrid role based in Raleigh offers a competitive salary within the nonprofit sector and opportunities

Qualifications

• Ten years of progressive financial leadership experience, including at least five years in senior leadership or executive-level management.
• Experience in nonprofit finance and grants management.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex budgets and restricted funding environments.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and GAAP, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and federal and foundation grant compliance.
• Experience overseeing audits and internal controls, managing and developing staff, and using financial systems and reporting tools such as Blackbaud.

Responsibilities

• Set financial direction. Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning; partner with leadership on funding strategy and revenue diversification.
• Protect organizational resources. Manage cash flow, investments, financial risk, and oversight of the NCJC endowment.
• Make complex information useful. Translate financial results into clear reports and actionable guidance for the Executive Director, Board, managers, and staff.
• Ensure rigorous stewardship. Oversee accounting, audits, financial reporting, and compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant and contract requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Strengthen the financial foundation. Improve internal controls, financial systems, and accountability practices while supporting managers in thoughtful spending decisions.
• Develop people and partnerships. Support the growth of the finance team and build productive relationships across the organization.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Financial stewardship

Nonprofit accounting

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial reporting

Grants management

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Blackbaud

Job description

North Carolina Justice Center is seeking a Finance Director to lead the organization’s financial strategy, stewardship, and reporting. The role oversees budgeting, forecasting, audits, and compliance, guiding resource allocation to advance social, racial, and economic justice.

You will supervise the finance team, partner with leadership and the Board, and develop robust internal controls. This hybrid role based in Raleigh offers a competitive salary within the nonprofit sector and opportunities