Strategic Finance Director - Education Foundation

Cocpa; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Denver Public Schools Foundation seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial management, budgeting, and data governance. You will work with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations for the Foundation and the Opportunity Fund, ensuring fiscal soundness from FY2027 forward.

The ideal candidate brings non-profit finance expertise, budgeting and forecasting skills, strong governance and donor relations abilities, and CPA experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance and a minimum of 7 years of experience in a non-profit finance role or non-profit auditing.
• Active CPA license preferred, but not required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP for not-for-profit organizations.
• Experience budgeting, forecasting, human resources, legal and administrative experience.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with staff, board members, funders, vendors and donors while maintaining confidentiality.
• Excellent verbal, written and analytical skills; ability to explain financial matters clearly.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly and annual financial reporting materials and metrics and provide interpretation and analysis of financial results for President/CEO, Board Treasurer and Finance Committee
• Lead the annual budget process from development through Board approval
• Deliver monthly budget-to-actual reports with variance analysis
• Monitor financial performance year-round and reforecast as conditions change
• Present financial results and key metrics to leadership and external stakeholders
• Oversee long-term budgetary planning and cost management
• Manage cash flow and forecasting processes
• Oversee external audits and Form 990 preparation
• Direct Finance and Audit committees as staff liaison
• Prepare reports for boards and committees and present critical matters
• Oversee bank deposits and accounting system accuracy
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and proper filing/reporting system
• Work with investment advisors and Finance Committee on investments
• Oversee payroll, vendor relationships, contracts, IT and information systems
• Oversee grants and the Opportunity Fund accounting and reporting
• Lead HR and operations support in coordination with PEO and vendors
• Supervise staff and maintain confidentiality

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Communication

Non-profit experience

CPA (preferred)

GAAP knowledge

Relationship building

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

Active CPA license preferred

Tools

QuickBooks Online for Nonprofits

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Denver Public Schools Foundation seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial management, budgeting, and data governance. You will work with the CEO and Executive Leadership Team to provide financial insights and strategic recommendations for the Foundation and the Opportunity Fund, ensuring fiscal soundness from FY2027 forward.

The ideal candidate brings non-profit finance expertise, budgeting and forecasting skills, strong governance and donor relations abilities, and CPA experience