Director of Finance

TL;DR

Director of Finance (Finance/Nonprofit): Managing strategic financial leadership, budgeting, and long-term planning for a national education network with an accent on grants management and financial sustainability. Focus on strengthening fiscal infrastructure, ensuring GAAP compliance, and translating complex data into actionable insights for leadership.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the USA)

Salary: $88,000 – $150,000 (based on geographic location)

Company

A growing movement of nearly 40,000 educators working to build a high-quality, diverse teaching profession and advocate for policy change at the district, state, and national levels.

What you will do

• Lead organizational budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial strategy in alignment with the multi-year strategic plan.
• Serve as the organizational lead on financial grants management, ensuring compliance and strategic use of revenue.
• Manage annual financial audit processes and maintain relationships with external auditors and vendors.
• Ensure strong internal controls, policy alignment, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting.
• Supervise and develop the finance team, setting departmental priorities and driving change management.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial analysis and support resource allocation.

Requirements

• At least 7+ years of professional experience.
• Experience in nonprofit finance leadership roles within a dynamic organizational context.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct and Microsoft Office, with deep Excel knowledge.
• Expertise in grants finance, accounting, auditing, and financial systems.
• Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
• Work authorization for the United States (E-Verify used).

Nice to have

• Experience with Salesforce.
• Experience with DocuSign, ADP, and Concur.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance plans and paid time off.
• Competitive non-negotiable salaries with pre-tax benefits.
• Cell phone reimbursements.
• A culture rooted in anti-racism, equity, and inclusivity.
• Focus on professional growth and a supportive team environment.