Finance Director

Road Scholar is the nonprofit world leader in educational travel for older adults. Our mission is to inspire adults to learn, discover, and travel. With thousands of programs across the globe—including in-person, online, and on the water—we believe curiosity is the key to a well-lived life.

At Road Scholar, we are committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and belonging. We believe that by valuing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create a stronger, more innovative organization that reflects the communities we serve.

In addition, we are dedicated to being an environmentally sustainable organization. From the way we design our programs to how we operate as a team, we are striving to reduce our environmental impact and create a positive legacy for future generations.

About the role...

Reporting to the Senior Director, the Finance Director will oversee the management and implementation of accounting operations, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, tax regulations, and global reporting requirements. This role is central to maintaining financial integrity, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, preparing financial analyses, and coordinating with independent auditors for annual audits and tax filings. The Finance Director also partners with the Finance Leadership team to drive process improvements and resolve accounting issues, contributing to the organization's long-term sustainability.

Road Scholar offers a remote work environment. The compensation range for this exempt level salaried position is $103,000 - $124,000 based on experience.

In this role, you will provide...

Financial Close & Reporting:

• Lead the monthly close process in collaboration with business unit managers and finance colleagues.
• Ensure accuracy of closing balances and budget variances.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for leadership and stakeholders.

General Ledger Management:

• Oversee journal entries and reconciliations for month-end and year-end.
• Review and release invoices entered by Accounts Payable, ensuring proper coding.
• Ensure accurate expense allocation and tracking for scholarships and caregiver grants.
• Continuously improve and update financial processes and procedures.

Budgeting & Financial Planning:

• Support the Senior Director in developing the annual budget and quarterly projections.
• Provide variance analysis and actionable recommendations.
• Maintain and update budgets in financial systems for ongoing reporting.

Audit & Tax Compliance:

• Facilitate annual audits and prepare financial statements in line with GAAP and nonprofit standards.
• Collaborate with Compliance to review and file tax and informational returns.
• Conduct or commission research on accounting and tax issues as needed.

Investment Oversight:

• Monitor, reconcile, and analyze investment portfolios.
• Prepare reports on investment performance for leadership review.

Other Duties:

• Contribute to finance-related projects and initiatives as assigned.

We're seeking...

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field; MBA preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally within nonprofit organizations.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Proven experience supporting external audits and tax compliance.
• Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and financial analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to make actionable recommendations.
• Demonstrated success collaborating cross-functionally with program managers and department leads.
• Experience in evaluating, optimizing, and documenting finance processes.
• Prior leadership or management experience.
• Proficiency in accounting software and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

For serious consideration, please submit a cover letter with your resume telling us why you're interested in the position.

Why join the Road Scholar Team...

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (with a substantial employee subsidy)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with a company match of 5% after 1 year of employment
• Up to 20 days of PTO annually, accrued every payroll cycle
• Enjoy a paid week off, in addition to your PTO, at the end of December to enjoy the holiday season
• A generous employee discounts on our programs
• As a Road Scholar employee, you can opt-in to receive an IATA membership
• We take professional development seriously which is why we provide LinkedIn Learning access to all employees amongst other professional development opportunities
• That's right, we're fully remote
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Equal Opportunity Employer

Road Scholar supports diversity in our staff, participants, and programs. An Equal Opportunity Employer Road Scholar values and supports individual differences and strives to create an environment that contributes to the success of both the individual and the organization. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, illness, marital or veteran status or disability or any other status protected by applicable law.

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