Director of Finance

Borealis Philanthropy

Finance Director overseeing financial systems and fiscal management. Leading financial operations for a philanthropic intermediary focused on advancing justice and inclusive democracy.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $142,000 - $177,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The Director of Finance provides strategic financial leadership and oversees the organizations financial systems, fiscal management, and alignment of financial policy with organizational values.
Ensures compliance with GAAP and 501(c)(3) requirements, maintains financial stability and liquidity, and manages both cash flow and investment portfolios.
Working with the Vice President of Finance & Administration, solves complex problems, manages resources, and removes barriers to enable staff and departments to achieve organizational goals.
Leads, supervises, and coaches a small team of four additional staff to ensure accurate, timely, and values-aligned financial operations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in accounting, business, finance, or related field required; MBA preferred
Must have experience managing investment portfolios, including performance monitoring and risk assessment
Ten (10) years of relevant accounting and financial management experience, preferably in nonprofit and/or philanthropic settings
Five (5) years of supervisory experience.
Experience with cloud-based accounting systems; Sage Intacct and Bill.com strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
Experience with tools such as Salesforce, Zoom, Google Suite, Slack, and Asana.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, balance strategic and tactical responsibilities, and thrive in a fast-paced, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Borealis offers a robust benefits package and generous time off
remote work

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial managementinvestment portfolio managementperformance monitoringrisk assessmentGAAP compliancenonprofit accounting principlesaccountingbudgetingcash flow managementfinancial analysis

Soft Skills

strategic leadershipproblem-solvingresource managementcoachingteam supervisionproject managementorganizational skillscommunicationadaptabilityinclusivity

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingBachelor's degree in businessBachelor's degree in financeMBA