Description

The Director of Finance supports Journey Found’s mission by overseeing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance with funding requirements, and stewarding organizational resources. Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, this leader plays a key role in budgeting, reporting, grant management, strategic planning, and team leadership. 

Our ideal Candidate is strategic, operationally strong, collaborative, mission-driven, and committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities.  They will demonstrate leadership in finance, embrace technology and process improvement, and foster a culture of stewardship and accountability. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, monitor, and analyze agency and program budgets; recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Oversee daily accounting procedures, including general ledger management, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end/year-end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for agencies, auditors, and the Board.
• Manage grants and contracts, including expenditure tracking, reporting, and compliance with state and federal regulations (especially DDS and CT standards).
• Support annual audits, financial reviews, and maintain proper documentation for regulatory reviews.
• Directly supervise two finance coordinators responsible for Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Rep Payee functions, providing guidance, performance management, and professional development.
• Lead and supervise finance team members, including recruitment, onboarding, and professional development.
• Collaborate with other departments (HR, operations, program managers) for cross-functional projects and participate in Finance Committee and Board meetings.
• Support training for non-financial managers to improve financial literacy.
• Evaluate and implement financial systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Paycom); document and improve finance workflows and procedures; support digital transformation and automation initiatives.
• Provide financial analysis for strategic decision-making, long-term planning, and sustainability; prepare forecasts and scenario analyses for leadership.
• Monitor compliance with internal controls and risk management initiatives.
• Promote a culture of transparency, accountability, and mission-driven stewardship; uphold Journey Found’s values in all financial practices. 

Requirements

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive financial experience, including 3+ years in leadership.
• Nonprofit accounting experience.
• Strong Excel and financial software skills.
• Knowledge of GAAP and audit processes. 

Preferred:

• Experience with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, and Paycom.
• DDS or CT state financial experience.
• Master’s degree or CPA.