Senior Finance & HR Leader, Nonprofit (On-site)

Forever Balboa Park; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Forever Balboa Park seeks a Director of Finance to serve on the senior leadership team and act as a strategic partner for financial accounting, HR operations, and business processes.

The role oversees accounting operations, budgeting, audits, retirement plan administration, and compliance with nonprofit standards. You will collaborate with the Finance Committee and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA preferred for nonprofit settings.
• Experience managing nonprofit accounting functions and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting functions: receivables, payables, payroll, GL and reporting.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and regulatory reporting across the organization.
• Coordinate annual budgets with department leaders and manage financial planning.
• Administer retirement plan and oversee payroll/vendor coordination.
• Lead annual audits with CPA firm and audit committees.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard revenue and assets.
• Provide timely financial analysis and communicate results to leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

People & process management

Nonprofit accounting knowledge

GAAP knowledge

Financial analytics

Financial modeling

Leadership

Auditing readiness

Cash management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

CPA certification (desired)

Tools

Raiser’s Edge

QuickBooks for Nonprofits

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Forever Balboa Park seeks a Director of Finance to serve on the senior leadership team and act as a strategic partner for financial accounting, HR operations, and business processes.

The role oversees accounting operations, budgeting, audits, retirement plan administration, and compliance with nonprofit standards. You will collaborate with the Finance Committee and external auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting.