Director of Finance

Mental Health Association of Monmouth County

. Oversee the organization's overall financial operations .

Posted 11/2/2026part-timeTinton Falls • New Jersey • United StatesLead💰 $90,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial operations management, including budgeting, auditing, and grant reporting. Proficient in advanced Excel functions and QuickBooks Online, with strong interpersonal and communication skills to support strategic financial planning.

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CPA PreferredQuickBooks Online ExperienceAdvanced Excel SkillsNonprofit Accounting ExperienceFinancial Audit Oversight

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Hard Skills

Financial Operations ManagementBudget PreparationBank ReconciliationP&L Transaction ReviewJournal EntriesCash Flow ManagementInternal Controls DevelopmentFinancial Policy ImplementationGrant Expenditure ReportingFinancial Statement Publication

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsNegotiation SkillsCommunication SkillsAbility to MultitaskAbility to Work Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365ExcelQuickBooks OnlineTeamsOneDrive

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Preferred

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit AccountingFinancial ManagementStrategic Financial PlanningAnnual Financial AuditInsurance Coverage Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee the organization's overall financial operations
Close the books, including bank reconciliations, P&L transaction reviews by program, journal entries, and monthly and year-end closing entries
Manage payables, receivables, cash flows, bills, and invoices
Move cash between bank accounts, perform positive pay functions, and manage the line of credit
Complete quarterly grant expenditure reports and manage finance-related communications with grantors
Support management with forward work planning, strategic financial management, budgetary analysis, and reporting
Oversee the annual financial audit
Prepare annual budgets, report budget variances, file budgets with grantors, and support forecasts
Manage organizational insurance coverage, including workers' compensation, general liability, fleet auto, and directors and officers policies
Maintain internal controls and develop and implement financial policies and procedures
Update the Finance Committee and Board and act as a strategic partner to the Executive Director
Supervise the part-time bookkeeper and coordinate activities with the CFO consultant
Publish financial statements and file state reports

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA preferred
Prior accounting firm or controllership experience preferred
Previous experience in nonprofit accounting preferred but not required
Strong accounting background
Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFs
Proficiency in Microsoft 365
Familiarity with Teams and OneDrive
QuickBooks Online experience strongly preferred
Ability to work 2–3 days per week in the office and reside within commuting distance
Comprehensive background and credit checks will be performed
Ability to prioritize, multitask, work under pressure, and meet deadlines
Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills
High ethical standards, confidentiality, integrity, accuracy, and reliability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Fully equipped for efficient remote work
Part-time bookkeeper and CFO consultant available to assist on a limited basis