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Finance Director October 1, 2025

C629

Located in Eureka, CA

Pay: $40.00-$56.74

Job Full Description

Express is recruiting for a full-time permanent Finance Director for a large non-profit.  The Finance Director is maintains a system of financial management and internal controls that:

  • Assures the safeguarding of the Agency's assets;
  • Maintains the fiscal integrity of the Agency;
  • Maintains a General Ledger Accounting system based on Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; and
  • Assists with the development of Agency projects

The Finance Director also oversees all aspects of Property Management and is responsible for the loan program managed by the non-profit as loans become due and payable to the organization.

Since most of the operations within the Agency umbrella are funded with governmental contracts or grants, it is the responsibility of the Finance Director to assure that financial data meets compliance per Standards for Governmental Agencies, Programs, Activities and Functions issued by U.S. GAO and the Single Audit Act of 1984. This requires the preparation of financial reports that are within compliance standards set forth by funding award documents from a variety of sources.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Knowledge and Experience with:

  • Day-to-day management of the Finance Division and its staff.
  • Gather, analyze, and evaluate financial data and prepare complex reports.
  • Prepare and present financial reports for the Board of Directors, the Executive Director, and Division Directors for the purpose of managing their divisions and programs.
  • Prepare monthly revenue and expense reports for all Agency contracts and grants.
  • Prepare and review cost reports with Directors and Managers to assess expenditures, cost projections, and progress towards contract or grant completion.
  • Responsible for the staffing-related recommendations for the division, including: hiring, layoffs, disciplinary measures, and terminations.
  • Ensures that all internal controls are being met and effectively administered.
  • Effectively manage the Agency's cash flow.
  • Conduct performance evaluations on all Finance Division staff.

Ability to:

  • Plan, organize, and manage tasks of staff.
  • Perform basic mathematical functions, including computation of rate and percent, with demonstrated understanding of business financial concepts such as indirect costs, depreciation, cost allocation, deferred revenue, etc.
  • Work well under stressful situations and/or deadlines
  • Provide technical assistance and training to fiscal staff & non-fiscal staff on financial procedures
  • Oversee a large number of varied programs, projects, and activities responsibly and effectively.
  • Communicate clearly and efficiently, both written and orally, and be competent in English grammar, punctuation, and spelling.
  • Organize and assimilate complex information and learn new tasks quickly.
  • Attend occasional out-of-town training sessions or meetings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • BA or BS Degree in Accounting, Finance, Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • Five (5) years’ experience in fiscal management.
  • Three (3) years’ experience supervising fiscal staff, other employees, and/or volunteers.
  • Experience and/or training that can be directly related to the required job responsibilities may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience working with Abila Fund Accounting software.
  • Experience with governmental and fund accounting.
  • Experience with preparation necessary for a Single Agency Audit.
  • Experience with Federal, State, and local reporting requirements and regulations of funding sources.
  • Familiarity with Non-profit Agencies.

 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, and have the ability to provide proof of identity and employment eligibility in accordance with Federal law.
  • Proof of required education (i.e. AA, BA, MSW, etc.).
  • Must have an effective means of communication at all times; a home or cell phone with the ability to accept voice messages

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This is a mostly in-person position, currently at 37.5 hrs per week, though likely bumping to 40 hours per week.

Wage is $40 to $56.74/hour with the majority of candidates starting at $40.00.  Additional room may be given for extensive related experience in a non-profit setting.

There is an EXCELLENT benefits package including:

  • Medical, dental and vision (minimal share of cost and must work at least 30+ hours per week).  ** Health benefits become effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
  • 2 weeks paid vacation for year one, 3 weeks for year two, and 4 weeks for year five
  • 12 days paid sick time per year
  • 13 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
  • Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) paid for by the agency
  • After one year of employment, RCAA contributes 3% of the employee's gross income to their 401(k) at no additional cost to the employee.

 

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Eureka, CA
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14 West Wabash Avenue
Eureka, CA 95501

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