Director – Divisional Finance

National Trust for Historic Preservation

. Prepare and deliver financial reports to the CFO, Senior Management, and Executive Team .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesLead💰 $120,000 - $125,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced financial analysis, budgeting, and reporting skills, with a strong emphasis on compliance and stakeholder management. Proficient in developing and monitoring financial processes and systems to support organizational goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

BudgetingFinancial AnalysisFinancial ReportingProject ManagementStakeholder Management

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Hard Skills

Budget DevelopmentVariance AnalysisCash ManagementGrant ManagementFinancial Reporting SystemsRevenue RecognitionCompliance MonitoringCost ReconciliationProposal BudgetingFinancial Documentation

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsAttention to Detail

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft WordZoomMS Teams

Industry Keywords

Federal RegulationsState RegulationsGrant AgreementsSub-award ManagementDonor Reporting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and deliver financial reports to the CFO, Senior Management, and Executive Team
Develop project and grant proposal budgets with Programmatic and Finance staff
Educate staff on budget and financial planning processes
Develop, monitor, and report on annual Division revenue goals
Track donor reporting requirements and provide financial information for external stakeholders
Monitor performance obligations in grant agreements and escalate revenue- or cash-impacting delays
Monitor sub-award payments and communicate upcoming cash needs
Reconcile budgets and anticipated costs with actual resource allocation
Prepare monthly variance narratives and report unbudgeted cash available by restricted purpose
Prepare budget adjustments and recommend improvements for subsequent budgeting cycles
Coordinate cash management and short-term investment decisions with the VP of Finance & Controller
Direct invoice processing and verify expenditures comply with project, award, Trust, donor, and approved budget requirements
Ensure timely submission of division-funded personnel activity reporting
Prepare monthly journal entries for restriction release, revenue recognition, and other month-end close tasks
Monitor and support grants budget management, lifecycle administration, and reporting
Prepare ad-hoc donor financial reporting
Coordinate project proposal and donor reporting reviews
Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and grant/subaward terms
Assist with financial and compliance reporting and maintain documentation
Design and implement reporting systems and processes for new initiatives
Monitor restricted cash balances and update cash forecasts
Prepare monthly AACHAF Endowment reports
Perform additional duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

At least 8+ years’ experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and financial reporting
Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and presentation skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
Advanced project-management, team-management, and client-management skills
Ability to achieve results with limited supervision
Excellent writing, spelling, grammar, and proofreading skills
Strong verbal communication and customer service skills
Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
Experience successfully managing key stakeholders and relationships
Proven ability to collaborate across departments to implement processes and achieve results
Demonstrated success in engaging diverse colleagues and stakeholders
Ability to prioritize, multi-task efficiently, and respond to a high volume of ongoing requests in a timely fashion
Ability to adapt and be flexible in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work effectively with frequent interruptions
Able to handle frequently changing and/or unscheduled tasks with accuracy
Proven ability to continually develop skills related to rapidly changing technology and communications best practices
Demonstrated competence using Zoom, MS Teams, and other video conferencing platforms in a professional setting
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel required
Regular and reliable attendance is required
Minimal travel required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Retirement benefits
Paid parental leave
3+ weeks of vacation
Sick time
Holidays
Minimal travel required