Director of Finance

Position Summary

The Director of Finance is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of all accounting and financial functions of the organization. The Director of Finance provides leadership, direction, and integrity in financial reporting, planning, and stewardship, while supporting organizational growth, program expansion, and long-term sustainability. This role partners closely with the CEO, senior leadership, and Board of Directors to drive sound financial decision-making aligned with the organization’s mission, including oversight of capital planning and construction-related financial management.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and serve as a trusted advisor to the CEO, executive team, and Board of Directors.


• Lead all aspects of financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, investments, and financial reporting.


• Oversee external reporting requirements and ensure compliance with all regulatory, legal, and funding obligations.


• Manage treasury functions, banking relationships, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and financial systems.


• Serve as the primary liaison to the Finance Committee and external auditors; oversee the annual audit process and related engagements.


• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls and financial policies in accordance with best practices.


• Develop and implement financial strategies that support organizational growth, operational efficiency, program expansion, and capital investments.


• Lead financial planning and oversight for capital projects, including construction, renovation, and major infrastructure investments.


• Partner with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., architects, contractors, project managers) to ensure effective financial management of construction projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and risk mitigation.


• Oversee capital structure planning, including financing strategies for capital projects such as debt, grants, and fundraising initiatives.


• Provide financial insights, analysis, and performance metrics to support data-driven decision-making.


• Lead and mentor finance staff, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and professional development.


• Partner cross-functionally to enhance organizational effectiveness, including financial training and support for non-financial staff.


• Oversee financial aspects of contracts, grants, and funding arrangements.


• Evaluate and implement financial and operational systems, including technology solutions to improve efficiency and reporting.

Education and Experience

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience will be considered.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; CPA strongly preferred; MBA a plus.


• Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including significant supervisory and management responsibility.


• Demonstrated experience overseeing comprehensive financial functions, including accounting, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.


• Experience in nonprofit financial management strongly preferred.


• Demonstrated experience with capital planning, construction finance, or large-scale capital projects strongly preferred.


• Proven experience leveraging technology and financial systems to improve organizational performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven ability to serve as a strategic business partner to executive leadership.


• Deep expertise in financial management, accounting principles, and regulatory compliance.


• Experience in capital planning, construction budgeting, and financial oversight of capital projects.


• Ability to manage complex project budgets, timelines, and funding structures, including debt and restricted funding sources.


• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.


• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.


• Demonstrated ability to assess, design, and improve financial processes and systems.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across diverse stakeholders, including contractors and external partners.


• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to engage in both strategic and operational work.


• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


• Commitment to team development, mentorship, and continuous improvement.


• High level of integrity, professionalism, and alignment with the organization’s mission.

Work Environment – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, must be available to work irregular hours and occasional weekends. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Ability to travel throughout Ann Arbor area may be required.

Physical Abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.  The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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  Light sedentary office work. Frequently required to sit.


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  Physically able to travel between RMHCAA locations and others via personal vehicle or similar convenance.


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  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel; talk or hear.


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  Must be physically capable of carrying 35 lbs.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.  Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.  Certain job functions described herein may be subject to possible modification in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.