Non-Profit Director of Finance in Los Angeles, California at YWCA Greater Los Angeles

Organization

YWCA Greater Los Angeles (GLA) is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We provide direct services, empowerment programming, and advocacy to support marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.

Position Overview

The Director of Finance provides day-to-day leadership and management of YWCA Greater Los Angeles’ finance and accounting operations under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. The position is responsible for building and maintaining a high-performing finance function, including timely and accurate financial reporting, month-end close, general ledger oversight, grant accounting and billing, payroll oversight, reconciliations, internal controls, budgeting, audit readiness, and staff development.The Director of Finance works closely with the CFO to strengthen financial processes, establish accountability and deadlines, improve the reliability of financial information, and ensure the Finance team effectively supports organizational leadership, programs, funders, and the Board.

Duties

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activities and financial transactions.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory and funding requirements.
• Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes, including account reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure timely completion and review of bank, balance sheet, payroll, grant receivable, and other key account reconciliations.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.
• Oversee payroll operations and supervise payroll processing activities performed by Finance staff.
• Ensure compliance with payroll tax regulations, benefit deductions, reconciliations, internal controls, and reporting requirements.
• Partner closely with Human Resources to maintain payroll accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Manage grant accounting and billing activities, including reimbursement requests, grant receivable reconciliations, and deferred revenue tracking.
• Monitor grant budgets and expenditures to ensure alignment with funding requirements.
• Prepare and submit financial reports required by government, community, and private funding agencies.
• Review grant fiscal procedures and ensure compliance with funder guidelines and reporting deadlines.
• Assist in the development and administration of departmental, programmatic, and organizational budgets.
• Provide budget variance analysis and financial insights to department leaders and executive management.
• Collaborate with leadership to develop financial strategies that support operational efficiency, growth, and sustainability.
• Prepare customized financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Monitor daily cash flow, cash balances, and short-term liquidity requirements.
• Review cash receipts and disbursements and provide cash flow reporting to the CFO.
• Coordinate and oversee the annual external audit process and ensure compliance with all reporting requirements.
• Support transparent financial disclosure and strong fiscal stewardship across the organization.
• Supervise, coach, and develop Finance staff by establishing clear performance expectations and accountability measures.
• Assign and coordinate work related to accounting, cash receipts, payroll, procurement, and administrative finance functions.
• Review workflows, procedures, and work products to ensure efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Participate in organizational initiatives, committees, and cross-functional projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, grant management, and fund accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, payroll, audits, and internal controls.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• CPA or advanced accounting certification preferred.
• Experience managing government and private grant funding.
• Experience supporting audits and preparing Board-level financial reports.

Location:

1020 S. Olive St.
Los Angeles, CA 90015

Saary: $100,000-$130,000/yr.

This is not a remote position.