Director of Finance

The Director of Finance will lead the financial operations of Boot-Check Sports Ranch and help build the financial infrastructure needed for a growing nonprofit. In the first 90 days, the role emphasizes evaluating current practices and establishing financial SOPs and internal controls across key functions.

Role Overview

The Director of Finance oversees day-to-day finance activities and supports leadership with budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis. The position also coordinates with external professionals to support audits, grant-related reporting, and regulatory filings, including annual IRS Form 990 support.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of Boot-Check Sports Ranch.
• Maintain accurate and timely accounting records, including the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, deposits, reconciliations, and non-profit donations.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Monitor cash flow and maintain accurate forecasts of the organization’s financial position.
• Develop and manage the annual operating budget with executive leadership and track actual performance against budget, including communication of significant variances.
• Establish financial controls to safeguard organizational assets and support accountability.
• Maintain documentation supporting financial transactions and organizational expenditures.
• Assist leadership in evaluating major purchases, contracts, capital projects, and other financial commitments.
• Evaluate current accounting and financial processes, and develop comprehensive financial SOPs and internal controls.
• Establish procedures for purchasing, approvals, reimbursements, credit card usage, deposits, cash handling, invoice processing, and vendor payments.
• Create consistent month-end and year-end closing procedures, and define financial record retention and documentation standards.
• Develop standardized financial reporting for executive leadership and the Board of Directors, and create processes that support scaling alongside organizational growth.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and accountability, while supporting compliance with applicable nonprofit accounting requirements and organizational policies.
• Maintain appropriate tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds, including grants, donations, sponsorships, and designated contributions.
• Support accurate grant budgeting and financial reporting requirements, including reimbursement documentation.
• Coordinate with outside accountants, auditors, tax professionals, and other financial advisors as needed, and prepare financial documentation for audits, reviews, grant reporting, and regulatory filings.
• Support the organization’s annual IRS Form 990 and other required filings.
• Develop annual budgets and financial forecasts, and create financial models for new programs, facility projects, events, and other initiatives.
• Provide financial analysis for organizational opportunities, long-term financial goals, sustainability strategies, financial dashboards, and board meeting materials as needed.
• Assist in evaluating capital expenditures and major facility investments.
• Coordinate with development and leadership staff to ensure financial records align with fundraising records, including charitable contribution and sponsorship tracking.

Additional Tax and Compliance Support

• Nonprofit tax matters, tax preparation, or organizational tax compliance experience is considered a significant plus.
• The Director of Finance may assist with federal and state nonprofit tax compliance, Form 990 preparation and supporting schedules, Payroll and employment tax reporting, sales tax and other applicable state or local reporting requirements, and documentation supporting tax-exempt activities.
• The Director of Finance may work with external CPAs or tax professionals on annual filings and tax-related questions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5+ years of relevant accounting, finance, or financial management experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Experience managing budgets, reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to develop systems, processes, policies, and procedures from the ground up.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to individuals without accounting backgrounds.
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when handling confidential financial information.
• Comfort working within a growing organization where responsibilities may evolve over time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working for a nonprofit or 501(c)(3) organization.
• Experience with nonprofit fund accounting.
• Experience with grants, restricted contributions, and donor-related accounting.
• Experience preparing or supporting IRS Form 990 filings.
• Tax preparation or tax compliance experience.
• Experience working with external auditors or accounting firms.
• Experience developing financial policies, internal controls, or accounting SOPs.
• Experience with accounting software and financial reporting platforms.
• CPA, CPA candidate, or other accounting credential is beneficial but not required.

Compensation and Employment Details

• Salary range: $80,000 to $100,000 per year, commensurate with experience.
• Salaried, full-time position.
• Compensation is structured as a straight salary.

Work Location

Twin Falls, ID (in person).

Benefits

• No employer-sponsored health insurance, retirement contributions, or traditional benefits package at this time.

Mission

Boot-Check Sports Ranch exists to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people and the greater Magic Valley community.