Senior Director of Partner Solutions Finance

About the role

Sunflower Services is an independent, nonprofit-owned Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to providing operational excellence to nonprofit and social impact organizations. We seek a Senior Director, Partner Solutions Finance to lead the finance team supporting partner nonprofit funds.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the senior finance lead for assigned partner organizations, providing strategic financial guidance to Fund Presidents, executive leaders, and Fund boards.
• Translate financial results, risks, and trends into clear recommendations for audiences at varied levels of financial literacy.
• Oversee the preparation of board and committee financial materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and decision-useful analysis.
• Maintain timely collections of outstanding invoices with direct collaboration with Fund Presidents and staff.
• Provide proactive insights into operating performance, liquidity, compliance exposure, and the financial implications of strategic initiatives.
• Provide strategic advice to executive Fund leaders to ensure business is succeeding on operational initiatives while staying within desired risk and compliance parameters.
• Evaluate and strengthen accounting systems, workflows, internal controls, and operating procedures to improve accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate the ongoing management of the monthly financial close process and lead the planning and preparation of financial statement audits for the Funds.
• Research and provide guidance on compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC, FASB, SOX, and other regulatory requirements, issues, and topics.
• Maintain and enhance systems that promote transaction efficiency and timely and accurate reporting.
• Oversee and shape the content of financial reports and other materials which are provided at Fund Board meetings and committee meetings.
• Administer and lead a team of financial analysts focused on enhancing systems and processes to ensure clients are receiving accurate and timely reporting and advisory support.
• Partner with technology and operations teams to improve data integration, reduce manual effort, and enhance reporting reliability across systems.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives with measurable targets for service quality.
• Maintain a strategic partnership with the Senior Director of Treasury and Tax in overseeing treasury management activities, including cash visibility, banking administration, payment controls, and liquidity planning.
• Work with internal audit to test and assess financial and operational risks within the finance function and implement mitigation plans for high-priority exposures.
• Support the Senior Director of Treasury and Tax in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with banking partners – supporting sound cash and investment management practices.
• Ensure appropriate controls are in place for banking platforms, cash movement, and related approvals.
• Own readiness for audits and tax filings by maintaining schedules, supporting documentation, technical accounting positions, and internal review standards.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements, including governance, control, and reporting obligations relevant to the organizations served.
• Monitor audit findings, management letter comments, and compliance gaps; assign remediation owners and set deadlines; and track closure to completion.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of finance, accounting, and payroll professionals across domestic and international settings.
• Set clear performance expectations, service standards, and development plans for direct reports and departmental leaders.
• Support hiring, onboarding, succession planning, retention, and performance management for finance staff members.
• Build a culture of accountability, responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the team.
• Facilitate effective teamwork among managers and promote healthy and productive intra and cross team relationships.
• Promote timely communications across the finance team, the company and external stakeholders to enable alignment on priority tasks and enhance understanding of financial risks across the team.
• Improve policies and procedures to streamline internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of Fund financial statements and tax returns by working closely with the Director of Reporting and Director of Taxation – providing leadership on technical matters, quality assurance and internal control matters.
• Own readiness for audits and tax filings by maintaining schedules, supporting documentation, technical accounting positions, and internal review standards.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements, including governance, control, and reporting obligations relevant to the organizations served.
• Monitor audit findings, management letter comments, and compliance gaps; assign remediation owners and set deadlines; and track closure to completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; Graduate degree preferred
• Minimum 10-12+ years of relevant professional experience in accounting/finance functions
• Experience in public accounting and supporting non-profit organizations, philanthropic structures, or complex multi-entity environments strongly preferred and considered key for success in the role
• CPA required
• Five or more years’ experience managing a team

Desired Skills And Capabilities

• A strong understanding of financial requirements and reporting for both commercial businesses and non-profits
• Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations, including advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software
• Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills, which allows for strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting and ability to translate financial concepts to individuals at all levels
• Strong executive presence and ability to effectively communicate with senior management, boards, and other outside parties
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to combine technical accounting expertise with practical business judgment and a client service orientation
• Experience developing and implementing strong accounting processes and procedures in dynamic and fast-paced organizations
• Innovative with a strong entrepreneurial spirit
• Extremely well organized, detail-oriented and analytical