Director of Finance and Compliance [150]

Nonprofit accounting experience required.

$135K-$150K a year.

Full-time; Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm

Transform Lives, Transform Yourself

Are you eager to be a part of the change and care that assists youth in our community? Do you have experience that can help support New Avenues' mission to lift young people facing houselessness and provide them with the skills and resources to lead healthy, independent lives? New Avenues for Youth seeks a dedicated and compassionate Director of Finance and Compliance to join our Executive Leadership team.

As a Director, you'll provide strategic oversight and hands-on leadership for the agency's financial operations, compliance systems, and risk management infrastructure. Your skills and experience will enable program and administrative staff to focus on delivering high-quality services to youth, while ensuring the agency remains fiscally strong, contractually compliant, and ready for growth.

Join New Avenues and...

Make an Impact: Serve as the organization's financial steward and a collaborative thought partner to the Executive Director, Board, and program leadership.

Thrive in a Supportive Team: Join a collaborative and inclusive environment where your contributions are celebrated.

Grow as a Professional: Engage in strategic planning, cross-departmental initiatives, and professional development opportunities.

Enjoy a Robust Benefits Package:

Full health, vision, and dental insurance at zero cost to the employee (with options to cover family members).

Generous holiday, personal, and paid time off (PTO) allowances-roughly five weeks in year one, with more in year two.

Discounted gym memberships to support a healthy lifestyle.

Access to free counseling services to maintain emotional and mental health.

Our Commitment to Equity

At New Avenues for Youth, we envision a community where all young people thrive. We recognize that historical inequities and intersecting forms of oppression have created barriers for many. We are unwavering in our commitment to dismantling these barriers and fostering a truly equitable space where every voice is heard and valued.

Who You Are

A Financial Strategist and Steward: You bring deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting, financial systems, and contract compliance-and you thrive when developing systems to support long-term sustainability.

A Collaborative Thought Partner: You enjoy working across departments and with diverse personalities, and you provide clear, strategic guidance.

Reliable and High-Output: You are focused, responsive, and committed to delivering accurate and timely results in a fast-paced environment.

Equity-Minded Leader: You apply a racial equity and social justice lens to financial systems, risk assessment, and organizational operations.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage the organization's finance department, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, planning, and analysis.
• Oversee budgeting processes, month-end closing, cash flow management, and financial forecasting.
• Manage annual audits, 990 preparation, and tax filings; ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit regulations.
• Implement and oversee systems for contract compliance, financial reporting, and risk management.
• Provide oversight for payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and general ledger systems.
• Lead financial planning and support for the agency's social enterprise portfolio.
• Review all proposed contracts and assess compliance capacity and risk exposure.
• Serve as the primary liaison to insurance carriers and lead the agency's risk management efforts.
• Partner with HR, IT, and Program leadership to ensure systems are scalable, equitable, and aligned with agency strategy.
• Support and train staff on finance-related procedures and tools.
• Represent Finance in Executive Leadership meetings and lead the Board Finance Committee.
• Promote a strength-based and equity-centered culture across all finance and compliance practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or MBA strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 3 years in a nonprofit setting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit fund accounting, and financial systems.
• Demonstrated experience with audits, budgeting, forecasting, and financial strategy.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams while managing complex systems and priorities.
• Familiarity with tools such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, Rippling, Concur, and Microsoft Excel.

Apply Today

If you're ready to use your desire to ignite hope and inspire change, we encourage you to apply today by simply clicking on the 'Apply for Job' button at the bottom of this screen and attach your resume and cover letter.

New Avenues for Youth is an Equal Opportunity Employer.