Director of Finance

Light Of Life Rescue Mission

• $90K — $110K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Significant experience in finance and accounting leadership
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and financial control practices
  • Proven track record in audit support and formal financial reporting
  • Experience in the nonprofit sector, with familiarity with ECFA standards preferred
  • Strong command of financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting operations

Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting processes ensuring compliance with internal control policies
  • Direct the annual budget process to support organizational planning
  • Prepare and deliver timely financial reports for various stakeholders
  • Oversee the annual audit process including documentation and auditor coordination
  • Ensure alignment of transactions and reporting with GAAP and ECFA standards
  • Provide financial insights on contracts and organizational initiatives
  • Hire and develop accounting team, reinforcing accountability and quality

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Retirement plan options
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Flexible work environment
  • Collaborative work culture
Full Job Description
About the Role

Currently we seek a Director of Finance to lead the organization's financial and accounting operations. This role is responsible for maintaining strong financial controls, ensuring adherence to GAAP and ECFA standards, and delivering timely, well-supported reporting to leaders and the Board. The position is well suited for someone who brings sound judgment, works effectively within established standards, and can move between detailed financial oversight and broader organizational support.

Core Responsibilities
  1. Lead all accounting processes across the organization's entities in alignment with internal control policies and procedures
    1. Direct the annual budget creation process and provide financial guidance that supports sound organizational planning
    2. Prepare and deliver timely financial reports for managers, senior leaders, the Board, and external stakeholders
    3. Oversee the annual audit process for Light of Life and L2 Community Support, including preparation of documentation and coordination with auditors
    4. Ensure financial transactions and reporting practices remain aligned with GAAP, ECFA standards, and internal policies
  2. Provide financial input on contracts, budget decisions, and organizational development initiatives
  3. Partner with senior leaders to support financial and budgetary decision-making across the organization
  4. Hire, lead, and develop the accounting team while reinforcing accountability, quality, and consistency in execution

Required Skills & Abilities
  • Strong command of accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation
  • Ability to interpret financial information clearly for both financial and non-financial stakeholders
  • Sound decision-making skills supported by careful review of financial details and documentation
  • Ability to manage multiple financial priorities while maintaining quality and follow-through
  • Clear written and verbal communication skills for Board reporting, stakeholder updates, and internal collaboration
  • Experience leading and developing a finance or accounting team

Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Significant experience in finance and accounting leadership
  • Knowledge of GAAP and financial control practices required
  • Experience supporting audits and preparing formal financial reporting required
  • Experience in a nonprofit environment and familiarity with ECFA standards preferred

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