About this opportunity
Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. lists this Financial Director opportunity in amherst, New Hampshire. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children, students, and families through specialized educational and child care services. Our organization operates schools serving students with disabilities as well as a child care center, creating meaningful opportunities for learning, growth, and development. We are committed to responsible stewardship of our resources and to maintaining strong financial practices that support our programs, employees, students, and families.
Position Summary
Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. is seeking a full-time detail-oriented and experienced Financial Director to oversee the organization’s financial operations. The
Financial Director will provide thoughtful leadership in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and administration while ensuring that financial processes are accurate, timely, and aligned with the organization’s mission.
This position will manage and coordinate key financial functions, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budget development, audit preparation, rate-setting submissions, and other financial activities. The successful candidate will be organized, analytical, collaborative, and committed to supporting a nonprofit educational organization.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee the organization’s day-to-day financial operations and ensure accurate, timely
processing of financial transactions.
Manage payroll processes, including payroll preparation, review, reporting, and
coordination with relevant staff and vendors.
Direct accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment tracking, account
reconciliation, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
vendor communication, and accurate recordkeeping.
Develop, monitor, and maintain organizational and departmental budgets in collaboration with leadership and program administrators.
Prepare regular financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for organizational leadership
and the Board of Directors, as appropriate.
Coordinate the preparation of materials and documentation for annual audits and other
Prepare and submit rate-setting materials and related financial documentation in
accordance with applicable requirements and deadlines.
Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenditures, and financial performance to support sound
decision-making.
Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable nonprofit requirements.
Establish and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and procedures.
Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, reporting requirements, funding guidelines, and organizational policies.
Collaborate with program, administrative, and human resources staff to address financial questions and support effective operations.
Communicate financial information clearly to individuals with varying levels of financial expertise.
Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, procedures, reporting, and operational efficiency.
Support grant reporting, funding documentation, and other financial submissions as needed.
Perform other financial and administrative responsibilities consistent with the needs of the organization.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
Relevant professional experience in accounting or financial management, preferably in a
nonprofit, education, health and human services, or child care organization.
Demonstrated experience managing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable,
budgeting, and financial reporting.
Experience coordinating annual audits and preparing supporting schedules and
documentation.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and financial
recordkeeping.
Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
Proficiency with accounting software, payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and other
standard office technology.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, staff, auditors, vendors, and external
Preferred Qualifications
Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or other relevant
professional credential.
Experience working for a nonprofit organization with multiple programs or funding
sources.
Experience with rate-setting submissions, government or agency reporting, grant
accounting, or reimbursement-based funding.
Knowledge of financial operations within special education, child care, human services, or
other regulated educational settings.
Experience developing and monitoring complex organizational budgets.
Familiarity with nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and applicable compliance
requirements.
Supervisory or team leadership experience.
Experience implementing or improving financial systems, procedures, and internal
controls.
Core Competencies
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
Integrity and sound professional judgment
Financial accuracy and accountability
Strategic and analytical thinking
Effective communication
Collaboration and responsiveness
Discretion in handling confidential information
Commitment to the mission of serving students with disabilities, children, and families
Adaptability and a continuous-improvement mindset
Equal Opportunity Statement
Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to legally protected characteristics and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Worksite address
amherst, NH, 03031, US
Who can apply
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