Director of Finance

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Director of Finance

The Director of Finance (DOF) is responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial operations, ensuring compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, and aligning fiscal activities with the organization’s strategic goals and objectives.

Director of Finance Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, coordination, and project management for the annual financial audit.
• Lead ongoing processes throughout the year to identify and implement timely organizational adjustments as necessary, ensuring alignment with Board-approved objectives, financial targets, and obligations.
• Maintain a sharp awareness of the overall financial health and proactively keep the senior leadership team, Board, staff, and key external educational partners informed of the organization’s financial status.​
• Serve a key role in the employee and vendor contract processes, as well as in legal matters. 
• Partner with the Executive Director, consultants, and the Board of Directors to develop the annual operating budget 

Director of Finance Requirements

• Knowledge of California School Accounting protocols and requirements a must
• Exceptionally skilled in hands-on financial analysis, with a strong ability to set priorities and make timely decisions.
• A deep understanding of the financial and strategic decisions faced by a mission-driven, not-for-profit institution.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, MBA a plus
• At least 8 years of successful track record in financial analysis and controllership experience 
• Strong personal skills, approachability, good humor, and team-oriented style

Director of Finance Benefits

• Healthcare
• PTO
• Sick Days
• 401k

At Goodwin Recruiting we are committed to our core values. We take our value, Dedicated to Diversity & Inclusion, very seriously and will never discriminate against a candidate or client based on any protected classes. Our clients seek qualified candidates, and that is what we deliver. A person’s age, gender, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or arrest or conviction record has no bearing on whether he, she, or they are able to do the job. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 143094

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Rico Villavicencio

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