Director Of Finance

About the job

Family Assistance Ministries (FAM), based in San Clemente, CA, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing essential support and resources to individuals and families in need. Founded in 1999, FAM offers a range of services including food assistance, shelter, case management, counseling, and educational programs. Their mission is to empower individuals and families facing financial hardship or crisis by offering practical assistance, guidance, and hope for a brighter future. Through partnerships with local communities, businesses, and volunteers, FAM strives to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those they serve, fostering stability and self-sufficiency within the community.

Our mission is to assist people in need with food, shelter, and personalized coaching on their journey to independence.

We are seeking a Director of Finance to serve as a member of the Senior Leadership Team. This position provides leadership and administration of the overarching responsibilities of the finance department through direct oversight and delegation to reports, which include accounts payable, fiscal planning, grants and contractual management.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Accounting, or related field required. CPA or MBA highly preferred.

• Minimum 10+ years of finance management experience, with 5+ years in a senior management role as a Controller, Director of Finance, or similar role.

• Minimum 5 years of direct supervisory experience managing finance staff of two or more.

• Proficient with the latest technology and can quickly learn and manage multiple software platforms.

• Advanced accounting software experience required. QuickBooks experience highly preferred.

• Advanced grant management and billing experience required.

• Extensive GAAP & GAGAS knowledge with experience overseeing diverse grant contract allocations for federal, state, and county contracts.

• Fluent in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

• Strong written, verbal, communication, and analytical skills.

• Proven experience overseeing diverse federal, state, and county contract expenditures in a non-profit organization with a revenue of $3M or more.

• Advance knowledge of creating annual, department, and program budgets.

• Advanced knowledge of nonprofit accounting, allocations, compliance, and tax-exempt requirements.

• Experience overseeing accounts payable, employee benefits and compensation, human resources functions, and employee 401K contributions.

• Highly organized with the ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and achieve multiple competing deadlines.

• Proven milestones and achievements in previous roles with building a progressive positive financial history for organizational budgeting.

• High commitment to transparency and commitment to open communication to chief executive.

Travel

• Local travel - must have reliable transportation, valid driver license and current auto insurance.

Work Aptitudes

• Demonstrate a positive, purposeful attitude, with value toward integrity, good judgment, and self-accountability.

• Lead in a collaborative yet assertive manner through strong leadership of the department and operating as a role model.

• Passion for thriving in a demanding environment, driven to meet competing deadlines, and skilled in prioritizing tasks amidst changes.

• Possess strong organizational and delegation skills.

• Effectively analyze and solve problems.

Abilities, Competencies, and Skills

• Assertive, driven, and comfortable with consistently high-volume workload.

• Organized, very meticulous, ability to prioritize, delegate, and follow through on all responsibilities.

• Ability to effectively lead a finance team, make pivots, and address gaps, as necessary.

• Analytical with ability to synthesize data and find insights.

• Innovative, driven, and results oriented.

• Enthusiastic about the nonprofit's mission.

• Ethical approach, with a commitment to transparency and integrity.

Work Schedule

• Regular schedule will be Monday through Friday 8-5pm, on call & after hours as needed, plus attend events/functions in the evening and/or on weekends. (Director roles require to participate/attend at least 75% of key FAM events, or as requested)

• This position is an on-site at San Clemente headquarters, with the possibility of accommodating remote workdays as needed. After achieving key goals and priorities within the first 12 months of hire, there may be an option for a hybrid 4 days on-site and 1 day remote.

• Due to volume of workload and dependent on candidate's skillset/ability to prioritize, 40+ workweek in the first 90 days should be highly anticipated.

Compensation and Benefits

• Starting salary is $110,000-$140,000/year.

• Full medical, vision, dental. FAM pays 100% of the premium for the employee's coverage in the medical and dental plans; 50% of the vision premium for the employee.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and ten holidays.

• Participation in the 401(k) plan

• Company approved early days throughout the year.

• Team appreciation events with incentives.

• Resale store 50% employee discount.

• Mileage and phone reimbursement.

FAM is an equal opportunity employer.

Please note that the employer does not want to be contacted by other recruiting agencies. If this is an urgent matter please email: recruiting@omega-accounting.com.