Director of Finance

Goodwill - Redwood Empire
Santa Rosa, CA

POSITION TITLE: Director of Finance
STATUS: Exempt
DEPARTMENT: 5862 - Finance
REPORTS TO: President & CEO
SAFETY SENSITIVITY: HIGH – position is subject to pre-employment physical, drug and alcohol screening.

The starting salary for this position is $130,000 per year.

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE JOB: The Director of Finance oversees all financial procedures for our agency, as well as managing our 3rd party IT team. This position is a hybrid (approx. 80/20) of a Controller – focused internally and analytical, and a CFO – external relationships and forward looking. Our Director of Finance is also a member of the Senior Leadership Team; involved in devising and executing strategy that supports the agency vision.

PROVIDES SUPERVISION TO : Accounting team members and IT associates

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Ensure accurate, timely financial reporting, including cash-flow, monthly financial statements, variance reports, annual budget, and financial analysis to support business decisions.
  • Oversee and direct audit requirements such as annual financial audit, grant fiscal monitoring and CARF survey.
  • Communicate accurate and complex financial information to both financially educated and non-finance group(s) including agency management and the board of directors.
  • Manage all agency contracts and leases; participate in negotiations as requested
  • Document, update and implement fiscal policies and procedures necessary for compliance with GAAP and other regulatory requirements for non-profits.
  • Lead renewal processes for all commercial insurance coverages, including partnering with colleague(s) for employee benefit renewals, as appropriate.
  • Identify, develop and implement internal auditing procedures for all supporting software such as Moniroo (DGR sales), Traverse (Accounting modules), ShopGoodwill.com eCommerce platform (DGR sales), FedEx (shipping revenue/expense), Salvage sales, and any other area defined.
  • Manage relationships with grant partners and subcontractors to ensure monthly preparation of grant contractual billings, year-end close-outs and compliance.
  • Provide direction to agency management staff in development of budgets, including Work Force Development grant contracts, new stores, and capital expenditures as needed.
  • Perform cost analysis for current and future ventures as directed, may include dealing with lenders, business partners and the board of directors.
  • Prepare, or support preparation of, tax returns, to include 990, 990T, sales tax, fuel tax returns, personal property tax and any other required tax report filings. Review quarterly payroll tax return, annual W-2’s; ensure accurate and timely preparation of annual 1099s as required.
  • Coordinate and track technology needs for the agency, including but not limited to hardware & software maintenance, new technology, connectivity of sales equipment, management of telework solutions.
  • Provide training, direction, supervision and leadership to direct reports
  • Perform timely periodic performance reviews for employees.
ANCILLARY FUNCTIONS:
  • Lead evaluation, selection, and instillation of hardware and software upgrades.
  • Represent the agency at professional networking events, including actively participating in the Association of California Goodwill’s Finance Pillar.
  • Participate on agency committees as assigned.
  • Conduct self in courteous and professional manner at all times.
  • Adhere to all agency policies.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business or Finance required.
  • Thorough knowledge of US GAAP required.
  • Active CPA or CMA preferred.
  • 5+ years of related experience.
  • Supervisory experience mandatory.
  • Valid CA Class C Driver’s License
  • Must have access to a reliable passenger vehicle and proof of auto insurance that supports completion of essential and ancillary functions of the position, including spontaneous travel to other Goodwill locations.
DESIRED TRAITS AND COMPETENCIES:
  • Respect of others.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to understand, speak and be understood in English.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Strong technical skills in accounting and IT; experience with grant accounting preferred.
  • Highly organized, self-directed and detail oriented.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to thrive and be highly effective in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
  • Strong relationship builder and communicator with experience working with diverse teams
  • Ability to work with tight deadlines occasionally
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Clean, well-ventilated office with overhead lighting, carpet, temperate climate, low to moderate noise level. Frequent interruptions. Occasional trips to offsite locations.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Continuous sitting. Fine finger movements with continual computer use. Frequent bending, reaching, and grasping. Visual skills required.
Posted 2026-01-10

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