Director of Finance, Grants & Operations

Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ)

. Lead annual and multiyear budgeting and financial planning aligned with program priorities, staffing needs, and organizational goals.

Posted 11/7/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in nonprofit financial management, including budgeting, financial planning, and grant management. Proficient in leading finance functions, developing financial procedures, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.

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Nonprofit Financial ManagementBudget PreparationGrant ManagementQuickBooks OnlineFinancial Analysis

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Hard Skills

BudgetingFinancial PlanningFinancial StatementsCash Flow AnalysisGrant Cost RecoveryInternal ControlsAudit CoordinationFinancial ReportingAccounting ProceduresRegulatory Reporting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTeam Development

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks OnlineJirav

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Accounting PrinciplesGAAPGovernment GrantsPrivate GrantsFinancial Sustainability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead annual and multiyear budgeting and financial planning aligned with program priorities, staffing needs, and organizational goals.
Advise the Executive Director and Managing Director on financial implications of program growth, staffing decisions, and organizational commitments.
Assess program costs and financial sustainability, identify unrestricted funding needs, and recommend approaches to reserves and long-term stability.
Anticipate financial risks, including expiring grants, funding concentration, and reimbursement delays.
Lead budget and forecast discussions with program leaders.
Present financial results, scenarios, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
Develop grant budgets with program and development staff.
Review proposed grants and contracts for costs, reimbursement terms, cash flow implications, and unrestricted funding needs.
Prepare funder financial reports, reimbursement requests, supporting documentation, grant budget modifications, and amendments.
Monitor grant receivables, spending, balances, and revenue; oversee grant financial closeout.
Develop cost-recovery and reimbursement strategies while meeting funder requirements.
Serve as the primary financial resource for grant-related matters.
Supervise and develop the Grants Manager.
Own the accuracy and timeliness of accounting records in QuickBooks and Jirav, including transaction coding, journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
Produce monthly financial statements and management reports, interpret variances and trends, and recommend actions.
Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
Prepare forecasts and cash flow projections and monitor financial performance.
Lead audit readiness and the annual audit; manage auditors and tax preparers and oversee tax filings, regulatory reporting, and audit findings.
Establish financial procedures, reporting standards, internal controls, and approval processes.
Lead the transition from outsourced accounting services to an internal finance function.
Supervise and develop the Finance Manager, including payroll and routine accounting oversight.
Oversee designated operational budgets, vendor relationships, and administrative systems.
Oversee HR administration, IT vendors and technology purchasing, facilities, leases, and maintenance.
Improve organizational systems and operational efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of progressively responsible nonprofit financial management experience, including demonstrated responsibility for leading a finance function or department.
Significant experience managing government grants and contracts and restricted private grants.
Experience preparing organizational budgets, financial statements, forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
Experience coordinating annual financial audits and managing any resulting corrective actions.
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and GAAP.
Experience using QuickBooks Online or comparable accounting software.
Experience advising executive leadership or boards and translating financial information into clear recommendations.
Experience assessing program costs, grant cost recovery, and organizational financial sustainability.
Experience transitioning accounting functions from an outsourced provider to an internal finance team.
Experience supervising and developing finance or grants staff.
Demonstrated ability to strengthen financial procedures, internal controls, and team workflows.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Commitment to CURYJ's mission and values.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees
Two weeks of paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Eleven paid holidays
Paid birthday holiday
Two-week paid winter break
Professional development opportunities