Director of Finance

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for Director of Finance for a dynamic nonprofit organization. This is a hybrid position based in New Orleans, LA, requiring 2-3 days onsite. POSITION OVERVIEW: The Director of Finance will lead the organization's finance team, overseeing multi-entity accounting, audits, and grant reporting for complex capital projects. This role ensures financial integrity, audit readiness, and timely reporting while providing hands-on support and process improvements. PERKS: Competitive salary range: $130,000 - $150,000, depending on experience Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and retirement options Hybrid work schedule with 2-3 days onsite Opportunity to lead a high-impact, multi-entity finance function supporting clean-energy initiatives Collaborative, mission-driven team with professional development opportunities RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversee multi-entity accounting, ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting Manage audit preparation, internal controls, and grant compliance reporting Supervise and mentor finance and bookkeeping staff, fostering a collaborative team environment Implement process improvements and dashboards to enhance financial visibility and efficiency Support budgeting, payroll, and capital project financial oversight Provide hands-on financial leadership, balancing strategic and operational responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS: Proven experience in nonprofit finance leadership, including restricted funds and grant reporting Strong expertise in multi-entity or complex project accounting Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks, Excel/Google Sheets, and payroll systems Ability to remain calm under pressure while executing hands-on financial tasks Collaborative, mission-aligned professional with strong systems-oriented thinking COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: Salary: $130,000 - $150,000, depending on experience Comprehensive health, dental, and retirement benefits Hybrid work flexibility Paid equipment for home/remote work setup Professional development and growth opportunities within a mission-driven organization HOW TO APPLY: For immediate consideration, please submit your resume here! About Our Firm: Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an award-winning national nonprofit recruitment and staffing specialist for nonprofit organizations, foundations, associations, and educational institutions! Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing. We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Nonprofit Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent. For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction based employment ordinances, Scion Nonprofit Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

Created: 2026-03-04