Finance Director

Shalom House, Inc.

$115K — $125K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Commitment to the mission and values of Shalom House.
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Significant financial leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
  • Expertise in nonprofit accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial reporting.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, and regulations.
  • Prepare timely financial reports, analyses, and board presentations.
  • Oversee accounting operations, audits, cost reporting, and contract compliance.
  • Manage relationships with funders, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
  • Supervise and develop finance staff while maintaining strong internal controls.
  • Support organizational decision-making through strategic financial analysis.

Benefits

  • Medical and dental coverage.
  • Retirement savings plan.
  • Life insurance.
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Director oversees all financial operations of the organization and supervises a team of three staff members. This position partners closely with the Executive Director, leadership team, and Board Finance Committee to support strategic planning and sound fiscal management.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
  • Ensuring compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, and applicable regulations
  • Preparing timely financial reports, analyses, and board presentations
  • Overseeing accounting operations, audits, cost reporting, and contract compliance
  • Managing relationships with funders, auditors, and regulatory agencies
  • Supervising and developing finance staff while maintaining strong internal controls and financial policies
  • Supporting organizational decision-making through strategic financial analysis

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess:
  • Commitment to the mission and values of Shalom House
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Significant financial leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit setting
  • Expertise in nonprofit accounting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and financial reporting
  • Strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and foster a collaborative work environment

Experience with MaineCare billing, DHHS contracts, and HUD funding is highly desirable. An advanced degree or professional certification such as CPA, CMA, CFA, MBA, or MPA is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Shalom House offers a competitive salary of $115,000-$125,000 and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, retirement savings, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability coverage.

Join a mission-driven organization dedicated to creating opportunities for recovery, independence, and community integration for adults living with mental illness.

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