Director of Finance

National Domestic Workers Alliance

Director of Finance leading financial strategy and compliance for NDWA's charitable activities. Collaborating with leadership to ensure financial health and sustainability for domestic work advocacy.

Posted 8/1/2026full-time🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $110,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit financial management, including budgeting, grant management, and compliance with GAAP and IRS regulations. Proven ability to provide financial guidance and oversight while collaborating with leadership teams to align financial strategies with organizational priorities.

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Nonprofit Financial ManagementGrant ManagementBudget PlanningGAAP ComplianceFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

BudgetingFinancial ForecastingVariance AnalysisFinancial ModelingAudit Readiness

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ExcelFinancial EdgeMartusSalesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in FinanceBachelor's Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

501(c)(3)Nonprofit Best PracticesIRS RegulationsFinancial ComplianceRestricted Funding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Play a leading role in the annual budgeting process for NDWAs 501(c)(3), collaborating with program and development teams to align financial strategy with organizational priorities.
Provide quarterly financial forecasts, budget variance analyses, and multi-year financial models to support strategic planning.
Support the VP, Finance and leadership team in developing financial strategies that ensure long-term sustainability for NDWAs charitable mission.
Ensure strong internal financial policies are in place and aligned with nonprofit best practices and GAAP compliance.
Manage financial tracking, reporting, and compliance for government, foundation, and private grants, ensuring funds are allocated correctly.
Monitor restricted vs. unrestricted funding, ensuring proper fund release and financial reporting for grantors.
Supports timely month-end and year-end close processes for NDWAs 501(c)(3).
Supports compliance with IRS regulations, nonprofit financial reporting requirements, and audit readiness.
Supervise finance staff supporting NDWAs 501(c)(3) operations.
Partner with program, development, and executive leadership teams to provide financial guidance and oversight.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
5-8 years of experience in nonprofit financial management, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
Extensive experience in grant management, budget planning, and financial compliance for 501(c)(3) organizations.
Strong understanding of GAAP, nonprofit audit requirements, and financial reporting for funders.
Proficiency in Excel, Financial Edge, Martus, Salesforce, and other accounting systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

NDWA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
NDWA is a union employer; this position is a senior management position.
NDWA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.