Strategic Finance Director — Foundation (Part-Time)

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation in Indianapolis seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy on a part-time basis (24 hours per week). This in‑office role requires three days on site with flexible remote work as needed and reports to the President/CEO.

The Director will oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and risk management, partnering with an external accounting firm, and presenting statements to leadership and the board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive financial leadership experience; nonprofit preferred.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to executives and boards.
• High integrity and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Direct the foundation’s overall financial strategy and align planning with growth and grant distribution.
• Oversee accounting operations with external accounting firm (GL, payables, receivables, payroll, close).
• Lead annual budget process with assumptions and resource allocation.
• Prepare and present timely financial statements to leadership and the board.
• Manage cash flow, liquidity, banking relationships, debt, reserves, and investments.
• Ensure compliance with laws, audits, tax filings, and financial policies.
• Lead relationships with external accounting and investment firms; monitor vendor performance.
• Design and monitor internal controls and risk management practices.
• Advise leaders on financial matters to improve literacy and planning.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial controls

Forecasting

Compliance

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field

Tools

Google Workspace

Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Allen Whitehill Clowes Charitable Foundation in Indianapolis seeks a Director of Finance to lead financial strategy on a part-time basis (24 hours per week). This in‑office role requires three days on site with flexible remote work as needed and reports to the President/CEO.

The Director will oversee accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and risk management, partnering with an external accounting firm, and presenting statements to leadership and the board.