Nonprofit Finance Leader & Strategy Director

Future Caucus; Washington; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commuter/telework stipend

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous vacation policy

Professional development stipend

Comprehensive health benefits

Job summary

Future Caucus is seeking a Senior Director of Finance / Controller to lead finance operations, ensuring integrity of financial systems, reporting, controls, compliance, planning, and analysis. You will oversee budgeting, grant reporting, and contracts, and equip leaders with financial insights to manage budgets effectively.

This role partners with the COO, interacts with the board, and manages an external accounting firm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of relevant experience, with non-profit finance experience required.
• Experience managing a budget of $4M or more.
• Degree in finance, accounting, non-profit/business administration, or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience with nonprofit financial systems, grant & restricted revenue compliance, and board-level financial reporting.
• Detail-oriented with analytical skills to translate reporting into strategic insights.
• Strong interpersonal judgement when communicating with a range of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Future Caucus’ senior internal finance leader, providing strategic financial guidance to the CEO, COO, Board of Directors, and senior leadership team.
• Develop and maintain financial plans and projects, including cash flow, reserves, and investment analyses.
• Contribute to the development of the organization’s long-term strategic and operational plans with a focus on financial sustainability.
• Communicate regularly with the CEO, COO, and senior leadership regarding financial performance & forecasts, surfacing risks, opportunities, trends, and tradeoffs.
• Translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders with varying levels of financial expertise.
• Prepare quarterly financial reports and narratives for Board meetings with actionable recommendations.
• Oversee year-end financial statements and ensure compliance with accounting principles (GAAP, fund accounting).
• Oversee external accounting firm for timely accounting functions, including GL, AP/AR, payroll, and month-end close.
• Oversee preparation of tax returns and the annual audit process.

Skills

Non-profit finance experience

Budget management

Financial reporting to board

GAAP / fund accounting

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder communication

Education

Finance/accounting degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Forecasting tools

Accounts payable software

Job description

Future Caucus is seeking a Senior Director of Finance / Controller to lead finance operations, ensuring integrity of financial systems, reporting, controls, compliance, planning, and analysis. You will oversee budgeting, grant reporting, and contracts, and equip leaders with financial insights to manage budgets effectively.

This role partners with the COO, interacts with the board, and manages an external accounting firm.