Finance Director – Nonprofit Strategy & Audit

Vaco Recruiter Services; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Discretionary bonus potential

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services seeks a Director of Finance in the RTP area to lead accounting and financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, audits, and cash management. This role acts as a key advisor to executives while balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on day‑to‑day finance duties.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years in nonprofit finance, with experience presenting to executives or boards, and prefers a CPA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA highly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with leadership in nonprofit settings.
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership or boards.
• Experience with restricted funds, grant accounting, investment reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting and finance operations, including month-, quarter-, and year-end close.
• Oversee general ledger, AP/AR, cash management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly statements, variance analyses, and executive reports.
• Develop and manage annual operating budget and monitor performance.
• Present results and forecasts to executive leadership and Board.
• Oversee investment reporting with external advisors.
• Lead annual audit process with external auditors.
• Ensure nonprofit accounting standards, internal controls, donor restrictions, and regulatory compliance.
• Partner with operational leadership to improve financial processes and reporting.
• Supervise and mentor a small accounting team.
• Serve as primary administrator for financial systems and workflows.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Audit coordination

Cash management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Job description

Vaco Recruiter Services seeks a Director of Finance in the RTP area to lead accounting and financial operations, including reporting, budgeting, audits, and cash management. This role acts as a key advisor to executives while balancing strategic leadership with hands‑on day‑to‑day finance duties.

The ideal candidate has at least 7 years in nonprofit finance, with experience presenting to executives or boards, and prefers a CPA.