Deputy Director of Finance

About the role

Action Pathways is seeking an experienced and collaborative Deputy Director of Finance to support and lead the organization’s accounting and financial operations. This position plays a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, transparency, compliance, and operational effectiveness across the agency.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and reconciliations
• Preparation and presentation of monthly financial statements, reports, and analyses
• Leading budget development, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Ensuring compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and grant requirements
• Cooking annual audits and serving as liaison to external auditors
• Supervision, mentoring, and support of the accounting staff
• Strengthening internal controls and improving financial processes and efficiencies
• Monitoring organizational cash flow and financial health
• Managing cash flow forecasting in collaboration with Program Directors
• Partnering with Program Directors to evaluate program financial performance and operational effectiveness
• Developing and implementing financial and administrative systems that support agency operations
• Responding to inquiries from the CEO, Director of Finance, and Leadership Team regarding financial reports and special requests
• Participating in leadership and team meetings while fostering collaborative relationships across departments
• Serving in the capacity of Director of Finance in the Director’s absence

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience
• Preferred Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
• 5-10 years of nonprofit accounting experience, including grant management
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong financial analysis and cash flow management skills
  • Experience managing audits and compliance processes
  • Ability to present financial information clearly to diverse audiences
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external partners
  • High level of professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality