Director, Finance

Mn Adult & Teen Challenge

$85K — $95K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA preferred.
  • 5+ years in accounting or finance management, ideally in nonprofit sectors.
  • 2+ years of direct leadership experience in finance teams.
  • Strong knowledge of nonprofit financial management and fund accounting principles.
  • Advanced skills in financial systems, ERP software, Microsoft Excel, and BI tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead annual budgeting and forecasting alongside senior leadership.
  • Develop and communicate financial forecasts and reforecasts for informed decision-making.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for stakeholders.
  • Conduct financial performance reviews and variance analyses with leadership.
  • Manage daily operations and workflows of the Finance team.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and dependent care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy.
  • Disability and life insurance coverage.
  • 403b retirement plan with employer contributions.
Full Job Description
The role requires regular on-site attendance in the Minneapolis office at least three days per week, including required in-office attendance each Wednesday, consistent with operational needs Job Summary Provides strategic and operational leadership, financial planning and analysis for Minnesota Adult & Teen Challenge's budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analytics. This role partners with senior leadership to support sound financial decision-making and ensure timely and accurate reporting. The Finance Director directly supervises the Financial Analyst, developing finance team members while strengthening financial processes that support MnTC's mission, long-term goals, and operational accountability. Essential Job Responsibilities: Budgeting and Forecasting • Lead the annual budget process in partnership with senior leadership and department leaders. • Develop financial forecasts that identify trends, operational risks, staffing impacts, program needs, and actions required to achieve organizational goals. • Complete quarterly reforecasts and communicate material changes, assumptions, and recommended actions to senior leadership. • Maintain metric-driven budget drivers that support reliable projections for revenue, expenses, staffing, utilization, and program performance. • Provide financial modeling for new initiatives, program changes, funding shifts, and capital investments. Financial Reporting and Analysis • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership, governance, and operational decision-making. • Lead financial performance reviews with senior and departmental leadership, including budget to-actual results, variances, trends, and corrective actions. • Perform financial analysis as directed by the Finance Committee, President, and SVP of Finance, including pro forma, return-on-investment, cost, and sustainability analyses. • Translate financial and operational data into actionable recommendations that support company priorities, Scorecard metrics, issue resolution, and organizational accountability. Management and Supervision • Lead the daily operations, workflows, and service standards for the Finance team. • Set team priorities that support MnTC's long-term goals, financial stewardship, program operations, and organizational accountability. • Supervise, coach, and develop staff through clear expectations, regular feedback, training, and performance accountability. • Strengthen cross-functional partnerships with accounting, program, development, operations, and executive leadership teams to improve financial clarity, accountability, and decision-making. Required Skills & Experience (Minimum Qualifications): • Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, • CPA or equivalent experience strongly preferred. • Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting, finance, or financial management experience, preferably within a nonprofit healthcare, behavioral health, human services, and/or multi-site organization. • Minimum of 2 years of leadership experience with direct supervision of staff or managers. • Demonstrated experience within finance and/or accounting operations, preferably for a nonprofit healthcare, behavioral health, or social services setting. • Strong understanding of nonprofit financial management, fund accounting, grant accounting, internal controls, financial reporting, and budgeting principles. • Advanced proficiency in financial reporting systems, ERP/accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and business intelligence tools. • Proven leadership experience managing, coaching, developing, and holding finance team members accountable for performance and organizational outcomes. • Ability to analyze financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable improvements. • Strong cross-functional leadership skills, with the ability to partner effectively with finance, clinical, and admissions teams. • Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to executive leadership and stakeholders. • High level of accuracy, organization, and integrity in handling sensitive financial and client data. • Ability to successfully complete background check. • Demonstrate MnTC's mission, Culture of Honor, core values, and Putting Honor in Action principles through daily interactions, fostering a welcoming, respectful, and relationship centered environment. Physical Requirements: • Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. • Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time. • This position is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement upon successful completion of training and demonstration of independent job performance. Target Compensation Range (Negotiable based on Qualifications): $85,000/year - $95,000/year Our robust benefits package includes medical, HSA, dental, vision, PTO, dependent care FSA, disability, life insurance and 403b retirement plan.

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