POSITION OVERVIEW: This is a senior finance leadership role at the heart of First Place for Youth's mission. The Director of Finance & Accounting oversees all revenue accounting, financial planning, and compliance across a portfolio of approximately $30M in annual revenue spanning 25+ government contracts, private fundraising, and national expansion initiatives.
You will lead a team of two, serve as a key strategic partner to the CFO, and act as the primary finance liaison for government auditors, agency partners, and private funders. This role requires both big-picture strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail.
DUTIES + RESPONSIBILITIES:Government Revenue- Oversee preparation and approval of monthly and quarterly government contract invoices, ensuring accuracy, proper cost allocations, and full supporting documentation.
- Ensure the organization adheres to all contractual expenditure rules and requirements for each government contract.
- Review revenue entries and ensure all balances are reconciled monthly in the accounting system.
- Collaborate with Programs and Contracts teams to track spending and resolve expenditure questions; provide actionable reports and tools.
- Monitor accounts receivable and drive timely collections; escalate and resolve aged receivables in partnership with relevant teams.
- Lead the organization's response to all government audits - including scheduling, documentation, cross-functional coordination, and resolution of any findings.
- Partner with Programs and Contracts teams to develop financial strategies for new contracts, maximizing expense reimbursement and overhead recovery; review all RFP budgets and amendments.
Private Fundraising- Oversee revenue recognition and coding for all private fundraising; collaborate with Development to ensure proper documentation and GAAP-compliant accounting.
- Calculate and record monthly releases from net assets in accordance with each restricted donation's terms.
- Support development of financial strategies for new grant proposals; ensure accuracy of grant budgets and reports; provide financial insights to donors as needed.
National Expansion- Collaborate with the National team to develop contract budgets that support long-term financial sustainability.
- Ensure timely billing, collections, and GAAP-compliant revenue recognition for all National contracts.
Financial Planning & Analysis- Lead the annual revenue budget and mid-year forecast processes; develop revenue assumptions in partnership with leadership; conduct scenario planning as needed.
- Monitor monthly revenue performance versus budget and proactively develop strategies to address variances.
Team Leadership & Operations- Hire, develop, and manage a team of two; set annual goals, provide regular coaching and feedback, and support ongoing professional growth.
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and support organizational scalability.
- Serve as backup for the Accounting Supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONS:- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field; or 7+ years of related experience.
- 5+ years of progressive experience in a complex organization.
- A strong dedication to cultural competency that creates conditions that remove barriers
- 5+ years of managerial experience required
- Demonstrated experience managing program or contract budgets.
- Strong working knowledge of government contracts and billing.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills - written and verbal.
- High proficiency with Microsoft Office; ability to work independently and collaboratively across teams.
Preferred- Experience in a nonprofit organization or with government-funded programs.
- Familiarity with MIP (and/or Sage), Concur, and/or ADP.
- Commitment to cultural competency and creating inclusive, equitable environments.
- Prior program budget management experience is required for this role
- Computer/Software skills.
- Availability for occasional evening and weekend work and some travel as needed.
Benefits:- 15 days of vacation time in the first year
- 12 days of sick time
- 2 floating holidays
- 15 paid holidays
- Employee's choice of Kaiser or UCH HMO/PPO with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place on certain plans
- Principal dental and vision coverage with up to 90% of the premium covered by First Place
- Healthcare and Dependent care FSA plans
- Principal basic life and voluntary life insurance coverage
- Employee Assistance Program
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid sabbatical
*We do not offer relocation assistance Local candidates preferred*Pay will be determined based on Education and Experience. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of transition age foster youth and want to join a dynamic and impactful organization, we invite you to apply. Together, let's empower transition age foster youth to achieve their dreams and build a brighter future. To learn more about First Place For Youth and view our current job openings, please visit our website at www.firstplaceforyouth.org/careers.
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