Finance Director

NABS seeks a seasoned and culturally grounded professional for the role of Finance Director. This new position will fulfill a critical role in optimizing the financial functions of NABS. Developing and managing a complex operational budget of $7.7 million, the Finance Director will ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the federal Single Audit Act each fiscal year. The Finance Director supervises the Finance and Operations Specialist and will make recommendations to the organization's leadership for any future growth of the finance team. The person in this role must have hands-on experience with all accounting and financial functions, from accounts payable to audit management.

WHAT YOU BRING NABS is seeking candidates who are passionate about our mission, are highly proactive, and can bring a clear vision to support the work we do. While no one candidate will embody all of the qualifications below, our ideal candidate will bring: Must-Haves • Experience working in Native American communities and extensive knowledge of the Native American and Alaska Native boarding school history, legacy, and impacts. • A minimum of 10 years’ experience in an accounting or finance leadership role, preferably at a non-profit, federally funded organization. • Meticulous organizational skills, attention to detail, accuracy, thoroughness, efficiency, and timeliness in completing work. • Demonstrated expert knowledge of finance, accounting, and budgeting.

• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements, and projections, working knowledge of short and long-term budgeting and forecasting. • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. • Exceptional project management skills, including staying on top of multiple projects, planning backward from deadlines and anticipating obstacles, identifying and involving appropriate stakeholders, and working effectively and independently under pressure of competing deadlines. • Proficiency with automated financial systems, QuickBooks Online or similar, Microsoft Suite and Adobe Pro. Nice-to-Haves • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; an advanced degree or CPA preferred. • Familiarity with philanthropy, including grants management experience. • Experience working in an organization with remote teams and with a remote supervisor. • Experience training and helping staff teams to build financial capacity. • Proficiency with Salesforce or other CRM applications. To thrive in this role, the Finance Director will be a clear communicator, socially and emotionally intelligent, team and collaboration-oriented while being able to work independently. Having a problem- solving and solution-oriented mindset along with being inquisitive and adaptable will be important for this position. Practicing confidentiality of important information is essential.

WHAT YOU WILL DO Finance & Accounting • Manage all financial procedures and systems to ensure internal controls, process efficiency, and GAAP compliance. • Handle weekly accounting processes, such as accounts receivable and payable, securing necessary approvals for deposits and vendor payments. • In partnership with the Senior Director of Operations, the Finance Director will lead the process of engaging staff in annual budgeting while also providing training and coaching to staff on budget development and management throughout the year. • Analyze financial data and present financial reports monthly and quarterly to organization leadership.

Develop a process for and prepare budget projections quarterly for fund management, advances, and reimbursements. • Prepare for and manage the annual fiscal audit and Form 990 processes. • Monitor NABS’s accounting systems by reviewing monthly statements - checking for consistency, accuracy, and policy adherence. • Manage relationships with financial vendors, including banks, credit card, and accounting and audit firms. • Monitor investment progress to ensure desired growth and financial returns. • Oversee credit card and expense report processing to ensure accuracy in account coding, 100% fulfillment of expense documentation, and 100% compliance with expense approval protocols. • Collaborate with the Development team and organization leadership to create project grant budgets and financial reporting structures. • Serve as a key staff liaison to the Board of Directors by supporting the audit/finance committee, reviewing financials with the Board Treasurer monthly, and presenting at meetings as assigned by the Senior Director of Operations.

Risk and Compliance Management • Ensure timely filing of administrative reports to comply with state and federal regulations and our nonprofit legal exempt status. • Review all contracts for clarity, risk, and compliance with policies and procedures before activating them. This includes drafting contracts for external consultants and vendors as needed. • Determine and procure the right level of insurance to mitigate operational risks. • In partnership with the HR Manager, monitor all payroll state tax deductions through NABS’ payroll platform and ensure state compliance. Coordinate registration in new states of business as needed. Additional Responsibilities • Participate in staff-wide projects, organizational planning, and events. • Assist with general organizational needs/projects as they arise.

$85,000-$110,000 annually