Director of Finance and Administration

Position Title: Director of Finance and Administration Position Summary: SOSA is a small but growing nonprofit seeking a Director of Finance to be a strategic thought-partner and report to the Founder and CEO. The successful candidate will manage our day-to-day accounting and financial operations. This role is hands-on: entering transactions, reconciling accounts, preparing reports, payroll, benefits administration, employee onboarding, ensuring compliance with labor laws and nonprofit requirements, and maintaining personnel records. The Director of Finance will also partner with leadership and our Board of Directors in strategic decision-making and operations by providing clear financial insights that support long-term sustainability and growth. Our team prioritizes meaningful collaboration, flexible work schedules to accommodate family needs, and a supportive work environment. Our ideal candidate will care deeply about our mission of child safety and will conduct work conversations about child abuse with sensitivity and empathy.  Key Responsibilities Bookkeeping & Accounting: Maintain accurate records of income, expenses, and payroll. Manage accounts payable and receivable, including vendor payments and invoicing. Reconcile monthly bank and credit card statements. Track restricted vs. unrestricted funds and ensure donor/grant requirements are met. Budgeting & Reporting: Develop and monitor the annual budget  Prepare monthly and quarterly financial reports for leadership and the board. Provide grant-specific financial tracking and reports as needed. Compliance & Audit: Ensure compliance with nonprofit financial regulations, labor laws, GAAP, and internal policies. Prepare and maintain documentation for annual audit or financial review. Assist with IRS Form 990 and state-level filings. Human Resources and Administration: Further develop SOSA’s human resources and administration, enhancing professional development, compensation and benefits, and performance evaluations. Manage the recruiting and onboarding process, as well as other human resources needs. Manage external partners, including vendors, contract management, and reimbursements. Board Support: Present financial updates at board meetings and serve as liaison to the Finance Committee. Payroll and benefits administration Manage cash flow and forecast needs Provide clear, concise financial explanations to staff, board members, and donors. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Administration, or related field. 3–5 years of broad financial and operations management experience, ideally with nonprofit bookkeeping/accounting experience. The ideal candidate has experience with final responsibility for the quality and content of all financial data, reporting and audit coordination, and has preferably overseen a human resources function previously.  Proficiency with QuickBooks (or similar accounting software) and Excel/Sheets. Strong understanding of nonprofit fund accounting and donor restrictions. Detail-oriented, reliable, and comfortable working independently in a small-team environment. Employment Information Full-time position with a flexible schedule. Compensation commensurate with experience. Excellent PTO offerings. In-office availability a must (we do WFH days also). SOSA is devoted to building a staff that is reflective of the diverse communities we serve, so if you do not meet one of the above qualifications listed above — with the exception of location — but still wish to be considered, we would be honored to review your application. Please note that due to the nature of SOSA’s work, a background check and NDA are required.