Senior Director, Finance
About the role
The Senior Director, Finance will lead enterprise-wide financial strategy, planning, governance, and operational excellence for Little League International. This role requires a strategic, hands-on finance professional with significant nonprofit finance, investment oversight, audit, compliance, and strategic planning experience.
Responsibilities
Partner with the Vice President, Finance to develop long-range financial plans aligned with organizational strategy
Lead enterprise financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning
Evaluate strategic investments, capital projects, facility utilization, and growth opportunities
Assess organizational financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies
Support long-term financial strategy, capital planning, and mission-driven investment
Lead organization-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management processes
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics for executive leadership
Deliver clear, actionable financial analysis to support organizational decision-making
Maintain strong governance practices and audit readiness
Provide senior oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and tax compliance
Oversee reserve management, banking relationships, credit facilities, and investment portfolio performance
Manage cash flow, short-term investments, fixed assets, and corporate credit card programs
Evaluate financing opportunities and capital allocation strategies
Provide strategic oversight of procurement, purchasing controls, and vendor management
Lead organization-wide efforts to improve financial and operational efficiency
Evaluate facility utilization and cost-effectiveness of owned assets
Identify opportunities for sustainable cost savings and resource optimization
Support audit reviews, compliance issues, and financial governance concerns throughout the Little League network
Ensure secure and controlled cash management, reconciliation, and inventory controls for event-based merchandise sales
Manage secure collection, deposits, and daily financial reporting during the event
Provide real-time sales and revenue insights to senior leadership
Support event-based financial decision-making during tournament operations
Lead, supervise, and develop finance staff and future finance leaders
Promote a culture of innovation, stewardship, accountability, service, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Represent Finance on executive initiatives, cross-functional projects, and special initiatives
Support Board, Audit Committee, and Finance Committee reporting and presentations
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
12+ years of progressively responsible finance leadership experience
Minimum of 7 years leading finance teams and organizational finance strategy
Significant nonprofit finance, investment oversight, audit, compliance, and strategic planning experience
Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and standard financial and accounting procedures
Experience preparing financial reports for a nonprofit organization
Experience leading external audits and presenting to Boards, Finance Committees, Audit Committees, or executive leadership teams
Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial analysis skills
Ability to make sound financial decisions and establish effective checks and balances in financial processes
Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with financial systems
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial audiences
High ethical standards and a strong commitment to stewardship, transparency, and mission impact
Qualifications
CPA strongly preferred
MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar nonprofit accounting systems
Experience developing presentations for executives, Boards, or committee audiences
Experience in donor-related financial management, or philanthropic stewardship is a plus