Director of Finance

Join a mission-driven nonprofit that prioritizes children and families, and shape the agency’s financial future across Head Start, Early Head Start, and CSBG programs. You will partner with the Executive Director, Board, and Policy Council to uphold fiscal governance and steward public and private resources with integrity. This onsite opportunity in Oklahoma City offers a competitive salary range of USD 102,940 to 105,514 per year.

Location: Oklahoma City, OK (onsite). Salary: USD 102,940 to 105,514 per year.

Responsibilities

• Partner with program and executive leadership to ensure financial decisions advance the organization’s mission outcomes.
• Act with integrity by maintaining transparency, compliance, and ethical stewardship of public funds.
• Mentor finance staff and provide timely fiscal guidance to departments.
• Maintain a community-centered focus, recognizing how financial choices impact the children and families served.
• Balance fiscal accountability with mission-driven service delivery.
• Strengthen financial systems, internal controls, and audit readiness to pursue exceptional quality.
• Drive purpose-driven innovation by refining financial systems, reporting tools, and operational efficiency.
• Provide strategic leadership for long-term financial planning, management, and sustainability.
• Lead the development of the annual operating budget in collaboration with the Executive Director, Accounting Manager, and program leadership.
• Oversee the annual budget calendar, allocations, amendments, and financial forecasting processes.
• Offer financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Ensure finance operations align with the agency’s mission and community-centered service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) and related federal requirements.
• Maintain fiscal compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards and CSBG regulations.
• Oversee cost allocation methodologies and monitoring of in-kind contributions.
• Prepare and submit federal financial reports accurately and on time, including SF-425.
• Comply with Single Audit requirements and federal monitoring reviews.
• Serve as the primary fiscal liaison to federal and state monitors, auditors, and grantors.
• Provide oversight of accounting operations led by the Accounting Manager, including GL, A/P, A/R, payroll, and grant accounting.
• Ensure timely reconciliations and accurate financial records.
• Oversee the agency's cost allocation plan across multiple funding sources.
• Review financial reports, approve journal entries, and major fiscal transactions.
• Maintain effective internal controls, proper segregation of duties, and financial safeguards.
• Monitor financial performance to prevent over-expenditures and ensure budget compliance.
• Track departmental and grant budgets to ensure alignment with approved funding allocations.
• Approve budget transfers, revisions, and grant amendments in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• Provide fiscal guidance to program directors on allowable costs and budget management.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Executive Director, Board, Finance Committee, and Policy Council as required by Head Start governance rules.
• Ensure fiscal transparency and accessible financial information for governing bodies.
• Oversee updates to the Agency Fiscal Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Support governance decision-making through clear reporting and analysis.
• Directly supervise the Accounting Manager and guide financial operations, compliance, and priorities.
• Lead the Finance Department to maintain efficient workflows and regulatory adherence.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and professional development of finance staff.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and improvement-focused department culture.
• Provide fiscal training to program leaders to strengthen organization-wide financial literacy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of financial and personnel information.
• Exercise sound professional judgment in fiscal matters and regulatory compliance.
• This role requires frequent travel to off-site locations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum five years of progressive financial leadership experience, preferably in a nonprofit or federally funded environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
• Demonstrated knowledge of Head Start Program Performance Standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge of CSBG fiscal requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of GASB and GAAP.
• Experience overseeing accounting operations through supervisory roles, such as an Accounting Manager.
• Experience managing multiple federal funding streams and preparing for Single Audits.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to ethical leadership and mission-driven service.

Working Conditions

• Moderately paced office environment with sustained focus on financial analysis and reporting.
• Extended computer use and detailed financial review; prolonged sitting and keyboard use; visual focus on computer monitors.
• Ability to lift and carry file boxes weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Climate-controlled office setting with regular local travel to meetings, site visits, and program locations.
• Frequent travel to off-site locations is required.