<p>A regional nonprofit is seeking a <strong>Director of Finance</strong> to lead financial strategy, compliance, budgeting, grant accounting, and audit functions. This senior leadership role partners closely with Executive Directors and Boards of Trustees to support the organization’s financial health and operational effectiveness.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial reporting</li><li>Oversee fund accounting for restricted grants, contracts, and foundation funding</li><li>Ensure compliance with grant requirements, tax filings, audits, and government regulations</li><li>Develop and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and fiscal procedures</li><li>Support Finance and Audit Committees and present financial information to leadership and boards</li><li>Supervise and develop finance staff</li><li>Manage insurance, financial institutions, fixed assets, leases, and real estate-related financial matters</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for an experienced financial leader to help guide the organization’s fiscal strategy and support long-term operational strength in Toledo, Ohio. This role partners closely with senior leadership to oversee core finance activities, strengthen compliance, and provide insight that informs business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a hands-on approach to budgeting, reporting, revenue oversight, and internal controls while fostering accountability and continuous improvement across the finance function.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide strategic direction for financial operations, ensuring strong stewardship of organizational resources and alignment with broader business objectives.<br>• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and month-end financial review processes to deliver accurate reporting and support informed planning.<br>• Oversee accounting, cash management, accounts payable, billing, collections, and financial counseling activities through effective team leadership.<br>• Monitor revenue performance and receivables, including bad debt forecasting and reserve analysis, to improve cash flow and financial visibility.<br>• Prepare financial reports and key analyses for executive leadership and board-level finance discussions.<br>• Coordinate audit activities and maintain compliance with regulatory, accounting, and internal control standards.<br>• Establish measurable performance goals for finance-related departments and drive initiatives that improve service quality and operational efficiency.<br>• Partner with organizational leaders on strategic planning, growth initiatives, and financial decision-making across the business.<br>• Coach and develop finance team members while promoting an ethical, collaborative, and high-performance work environment.
<p><strong>Lead Financial Strategy. Drive Operational Excellence. Shape the Future.</strong></p><p>Are you a strategic finance leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment? Our client is seeking an experienced <strong>accounting & finance leader</strong> to take ownership of the financial operations, guide long-term planning, and help drive sustainable growth in a start-up environment. </p><p>In this high-impact leadership role, you’ll oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, and compliance while serving as a trusted advisor to executive leadership. If you’re passionate about transforming financial insights into smart business decisions, this is your opportunity to make a lasting impact.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and manage all functions of the finance department, including accounting, reporting, and audit activities</li><li>Develop and execute financial strategies that align with company goals and support long-term growth</li><li>Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements and key reports to senior leadership and the board</li><li>Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to monitor performance and identify opportunities</li><li>Ensure compliance with financial regulations, standards, and internal controls</li><li>Partner with external auditors and support audit readiness and execution</li><li>Drive process improvements that enhance financial accuracy, efficiency, and scalability</li><li>Collaborate cross-functionally to support business operations, planning, and corporate finance initiatives</li><li>Mentor and develop finance team members, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance</li><li>Perform other duties as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p>