Director of Finance POST NUMBER: 163775

We are recruiting a Director of Finance for a well-established Organization in the RTP area. In this role, you will lead the accounting and financial operations to include the oversight of financial reporting, budgeting, investments, audit coordination, cash management, and compliance while serving as a key financial advisor to executive leadership. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys both strategic leadership and hands-on involvement in the day-to-day finance function. Responsibilities Lead all accounting and finance operations, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close. Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting. Prepare monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and executive reports to support organizational decision-making. Develop and manage the annual operating budget while monitoring financial performance throughout the year. Present financial results, forecasts, and key performance metrics to executive leadership and the Board. Oversee investment reporting and monitor organizational assets in partnership with external advisors. Lead the annual audit process, coordinating with external auditors and preparing supporting schedules and documentation. Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, internal controls, donor restrictions, and applicable regulatory requirements. Partner with operational leadership to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and organizational efficiency. Supervise and mentor a small accounting team while fostering professional development and accountability. Serve as the primary administrator for the organization's financial systems, identifying opportunities to improve reporting and streamline workflows. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA highly preferred 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including leadership responsibilities within a nonprofit organization or related environment is required Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership or governing boards. Experience with restricted funds, grant accounting, investment reporting and related accounting. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.