Director of Finance

Goodwill - Redwood Empire
Santa Rosa, CA
Position: Director of Finance/Controller

Who We Are
Goodwill ~ Redwood Empire is a non-profit organization dedicated both to helping community members, including those with barriers, prepare for, find and retain employment, and to proudly promoting sustainability. Join our team and make a difference in our community.

What You Will Do
  • Achieve: As the primary fiscal representative with a meticulous approach to ensuring accuracy for compliant and timely financial records and reports, drive results through financial planning, analytics and reporting; leverage technology, including oversight of IT functions, and data to advise on financial strategy.
  • Lead: Maintain a culture that motivates and guides the accounting team. Capitalize on your expertise to be a strategic partner, contributing to risk management, identifying opportunities for cost savings, and adapting new technologies like artificial intelligence to gain a competitive advantage.
  • Communicate: Communicate with your team and with appropriate staff members from other parts of the organization to create a positive, productive work atmosphere. Collaborate with peers to support agency messaging and implementation of key initiatives. Effectively communicate financial information to various stakeholders.
To Be Successful You Will Have
  • 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.
  • Strong technical skills in accounting and IT
  • Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
In Return You Can Expect
  • Compensation
    • $130,000 / annually
    • Benefit offerings for full-time Exempt status position including medical and dental plans, vision reimbursement plan, paid vacation time
    • Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, and more
  • A sense of accomplishment as you contribute to Goodwill’s mission and help community members find pathways out of poverty and work toward careers with sustainable wages
  • To join an organization recognized by the North Bay Business Journal as a 13-time winner of “Best Places to Work” and 2024 Diversity in Business award winner.
Click here to view the full job description and qualifications.

Posted 2025-10-13

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