Finance Director - Public Sector

Summary
The Finance Director is responsible for the strategic and operational management of the financial functions of a public sector division. This role includes oversight of budgeting, accounting, financial planning, grants management, procurement, and auditing to ensure fiscal responsibility and regulatory compliance. The Finance Director serves as a key member of the executive leadership team and advises senior management and the board on financial matters.

What you’ll do (but not limited to):

• Provide timely financial strategy advice based on changes in the financial environment in sufficient time to implement effective tactics and strategies to ensure sound fiscal management.
• Plan, develop, and oversee the implementation of long, and short-range strategies and programs in support of the systems goals, objectives, and strategic plans.
• Evaluate financing mechanisms to ensure the financial needs/goals of the organization are achieved.
• Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards.
• Primary responsibility for all financial activities and be tasked with building the core financial practices to meet the needs of operations.
• Maintain the strong financial infrastructure required to support significant growth.
• Ensure timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial and management reporting for federal, state and local funders, grants and contracts.
• Clearly and articulately convey financial performance, budgets, and other key financial information through reports and presentations to the CEO, executive team, Board, and other key stakeholders as necessary.

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field is required. Advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of finance experience within a government or public sector is required.
• 8 years of government fund accounting and grant management.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience at a management level supervising multiple areas of staff.
• Deep expertise in Public Sector Accounting
• Proficiency in financial software systems and tools
• Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with diverse stakeholders.