Director of Finance & Operations
Concord, NH
Hybrid – 1 day onsite
Position Overview
Join an organization dedicated to unlocking human potential by expanding access to sustainable clean water and sanitation in developing communities. Through strong partnerships with local leaders, generous supporters, and an engaged global community, the organization is creating lasting solutions to the water crisis. Be part of a mission that brings people together to transform lives, strengthen communities, and build a future where everyone has access to clean water.
As a hands-on financial and operational leader, you will oversee day-to-day accounting while guiding the organization’s financial planning and business operations. Balancing detailed bookkeeping with broader financial management, you will lead budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and audit coordination while maintaining accurate records and effective internal controls. Partnering closely with executive leadership and the Board of Directors, you will provide financial insights, support informed decision-making, and ensure resources are managed responsibly. In this role, you will combine strong accounting expertise with a mission-driven approach to strengthen financial sustainability and advance the organization’s mission.
Responsibilities
- Oversee day-to-day bookkeeping and maintain accurate financial records in QuickBooks Desktop
- Record and manage financial transactions, contributions, pledges, donor restrictions, investments, and donated stock and cryptocurrency
- Manage accounts payable, reimbursements, credit cards, vendor records, deposits, and cash flow
- Lead monthly financial close and reconcile bank, investment, payroll, credit-card, and balance-sheet accounts
- Maintain the chart of accounts, accounting schedules, supporting documentation, and internal financial controls
- Lead annual organizational and departmental budgeting, rolling forecasts, cash flow planning, and financial performance monitoring
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports, dashboards, and variance analyses for the President & CEO, leadership team, and Board
- Present financial results and recommendations to the Board and relevant committees
- Support program, partner, and grant budgeting, scenario modeling, and long-term financial sustainability planning
- Lead annual financial statement audits and coordinate Form 990 and other required financial and regulatory filings
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, donor restrictions, grant requirements, and international program transactions
- Maintain financial policies, accounting procedures, document retention practices, and compliance calendars
- Manage relationships with auditors, banks, investment providers, accountants, and financial advisors
- Oversee organizational registrations, licenses, insurance renewals, contracts, and recurring compliance requirements
- Partner with outside counsel on contracts, sponsorship agreements, governance, and legal matters
- Oversee vendors, procurement, operational policies, and administrative processes to manage costs and risks
- Oversee IT systems, user access, equipment, cybersecurity, data protection, and external IT providers
- Manage Concord office and facilities operations, including vendors, utilities, security, supplies, mail, deposits, taxes, and fees
- Document key processes, deadlines, system responsibilities, and contingency procedures to ensure operational continuity
- Partner with the part-time Director of Human Resources on payroll, benefits, compensation, hiring, onboarding, and offboarding
- Oversee payroll funding, accounting, reconciliation, and financial controls while coordinating employee records and personnel changes with HR
- Evaluate the financial impact and affordability of compensation, benefits, staffing, and workforce proposals
- Coordinate systems access, equipment, and financial administration for employee onboarding and offboarding
- Serve as the primary financial advisor to the President & CEO and Board, providing guidance on financial health, risk, compliance, and resource allocation
- Execute financial and operational priorities, communicate significant issues promptly, and support Board and committee work related to finance, investments, risk, and compliance
Qualifications- 7+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience, including full-cycle bookkeeping and monthly close
- Nonprofit accounting experience, including restricted funds, grants, contributions, audits, and Form 990 support
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, cash management, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting
- Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and spreadsheets, with the ability to learn and administer new business systems
- Ability to balance detailed accounting work with financial analysis and communicate complex information clearly to executives, Board members, and non-financial audiences
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with accuracy, sound judgment, discretion, and follow-through in a lean environment
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant certification or advanced degree preferred
- Experience with international, grantmaking, or water and sanitation nonprofits preferred
- Familiarity with Justworks or another PEO, investment management, noncash gift processing, and corporate IT/vendor administration preferred
- Experience working with nonprofit Boards or finance, audit, or investment committees preferred
- Ability to work from the Concord office approximately one day per week
Compensation
- Salary: $110,000-$130,000
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
Career Blazers Nonprofit Search maintains a broad focus so that your search can be thorough, and inclusive of all relevant options. We carefully consider your desired outcome, skills, and experience. The professionals at Career Blazers Nonprofit Search maintain your confidentiality and will not send your resume to a client without your approval.
Career Blazers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.