Director of Finance

Job Title: Director of Finance
Department: Finance & Administration
Reports To: VP for Finance & Administration
Position Grade/Level: Management: Director
FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-Time (35 hours/week)
Salary Range: $105,000 - $152,250 ($105,000-116,813 starting)
Work Model: Hybrid

Organization Overview

Guided by Unitarian Universalist principles and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UUSC is a human rights organization that strives to advance human rights, dismantle systems of oppression, and uplift the inherent dignity and power of all people. We focus our work in three intersectional areas of justice: Migrant Justice, Climate and Disaster Justice, and International Justice and Accountability. We center the voices and experiences of those most affected and strengthen those grassroots groups and movements who are organizing themselves to advance these goals. UUSC believes that those facing injustice are best equipped to define and dismantle systems of oppression and protect their rights to self-determination, equity, and justice; they are the champions for progressive movements for change.
Position Overview

The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight of the organization’s financial management, ensuring long-term sustainability, compliance, and accountability. The incumbent will have broad responsibility for management of UUSC’s financial operations (e.g., vendor payments, tax preparation, annual audit execution), annually coordinate preparation of UUSC’s budget, and oversee preparation of various financial reports requested by internal and external stakeholders. The incumbent serves as a member of UUSC’s management team and is a key player in its risk management structure. The Director partners closely with the VP for Finance & Administration to support the Investment and Finance committees of UUSC’s Board of Trustees. The individual supervises the three other staff in the Finance unit within the larger Finance & Administration department.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Partner with the VP for Finance and Administration to shape the organization’s financial strategy, providing forward-looking analysis to support decision-making.
• Lead the organization’s annual budget process.
• Oversee the annual audit process and serve as primary liaison to external auditors.
• Oversee preparation and timely submission of UUSC’s annual tax filing (e.g., IRS Form 990).
• Develop and deliver financial reports and analysis to the Board of Trustees, management, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) relative to continuous assessment of the organization’s financial health and delivery on mission.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, and requirements for international grantmaking.
• Recommend and implement improvements to financial systems, policies, and procedures to strengthen efficiency and internal controls.
• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate Finance unit staff with the goal of fostering a collaborative, high-performing team.
• Serve as a collaborative member of the management team by contributing financial insight to discussions & projects concerning organizational planning and resource allocation.

Required and Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• CPA or advanced finance-related degree desired but not required
• Minimum of eight years of progressive nonprofit financial management experience, including at least three years in a supervisory capacity
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, audits, financial reporting, and Form 990 preparation
• Strong analytical, communication, and diplomatic skills
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-financial audiences
• Experience with international grantmaking
• Experience with MIP accounting software (or comparable) and data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau) preferred
• Experience with pension plan management preferred

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements include the ability to operate a laptop and cellular phone, and other tools as related to the position, with or without reasonable accommodations. Limited travel required.

Remote employees can be based in any state where UUSC is registered as a business, including MA, ME, CT, NY, PA, MD, Washington D.C., VA, NC, FL, GA, and WA. Hybrid employees must live within commuting distance to the Cambridge, MA office and be available for weekly commuting to work in Cambridge. Exact expectations are based on the needs of the position and department. This job description does not serve as an employment contract.

Non-Discrimination and Equal Employment Opportunity

UUSC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. UUSC’s mission affirms and celebrates the inherent dignity and power of every person.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, or you require a religious accommodation, and you wish to discuss potential accommodations, please contact the Human Resources Director, John Howard, at [email protected] .