Strategic Finance Director - Nonprofit & Grants

Equus; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Equus Workforce Solutions, Houston Childcare Project, seeks a senior financial leader to oversee all financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide budgeting and forecasting to maximize program impact.

You will lead accounting, payroll, procurement, and grants management, provide strategic risk analysis, and report to executive leadership and funders, helping expand services while maintaining fiscal integrity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in non-profit or government-funded programs.
• Expertise in GAAP, cost allocation, and grants management.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, and procurement functions.
• Monitor grant and contract compliance with funder regulations.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and analyses for leadership and funders.
• Advise senior leadership on financial risks, opportunities, and strategies.

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting

Forecasting

Grants management

GAAP

Cost allocation

Strategic advisory

Non-profit finance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

Equus Workforce Solutions, Houston Childcare Project, seeks a senior financial leader to oversee all financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide budgeting and forecasting to maximize program impact.

You will lead accounting, payroll, procurement, and grants management, provide strategic risk analysis, and report to executive leadership and funders, helping expand services while maintaining fiscal integrity.