Director of Finance

Our vision is our name: Liberty in North Korea.We are a global movement of people working together to advance freedom for all North Koreans.To Apply:Please upload your resume and a thoughtful cover letter . We actually read them! We take both into high consideration.The Director of Finance is a key member of our team, responsible for ensuring the organization's financial integrity, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability. This role oversees all financial functions - including budgeting, reporting, accounting, and compliance - as well as core operational areas such risk management and legal. This role will supervise and support the Accounting and Operations Manager who is responsible for various day-to-day accounting and finance functions. The Director of Finance will also work in close partnership with the Executive Leadership Team to provide financial insight and strategic direction, enabling the organization to maximize our impact. Who says Excel spreadsheets can't change the world?What you'll doOversee all day-to-day accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll accounting, expense reporting, bank account reconciliation, and cash managementEnsure accounting periods (monthly, quarterly, and annually) are closed in a timely and accurate manner, so that financial statements can be prepared and distributed across the organization, including to the Board of DirectorsLead the organization's annual and multi-year budgeting process, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and individual budget managers in the organization to ensure that resource allocation aligns with short and long-term objectives set by the Chief Executive OfficerOversee the annual audit process as well as the organization's federal (Form 990) and state (Form 199, RRF-1, etc.) tax filings, serving as the primary liaison to the external audit and accounting firmEnsure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting standards, and other regulatory reporting requirementsContinue to strengthen and evolve internal controls as the organization grows, constantly evaluating and recommending improvements to financial systems and processesWork closely with the development (fundraising) team to maintain accurate tracking and reporting on restricted donations and grants, providing financial reports to donors and funders as neededManage the relationships between the organization and all external finance and banking partners, including traditional banks, payment gateways, credit card providers, and auditorsFinancial Planning & Analysis + Long Term Strategy (30%)Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts, including multi-scenario modelsCreate and maintain a rolling cash flow forecastDevelop and monitor reports and dashboards that measure and give a deep understanding of the financial health of the organizationAnalyze trends and variances, providing strategic insights to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of DirectorsPartner with the CEO and other members of the executive team to evaluate financial risks, opportunities, and long-term sustainabilitySupport long-term strategic planning, organizational growth, and new initiatives through financial modeling and analysesDevelop multi-year financial models aligned with organizational strategy and fundraising prioritiesPartner with the Director of Development to align fundraising strategy, goals, and progress with the organization's financial sustainabilityOperations and Administration (10%)Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and external legal counselOversee risk management and mitigation for the organization, working with external brokers to ensure proper insurance coverage is in placePartner with HR and offer financial input on compensation, benefits, and other operational mattersLeadership and Board Support (10%)Supervise and support the Accounting and Operations Manager (and any future accounting and finance staff members, as the department grows)Serve as staff lead for the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors; prepare materials and present financial insights, trends, and recommendations to the committee and our Board of DirectorsTrain and support non-finance staff in budgeting, expense processes, financial literacy, and complianceBuild a collaborative, mission-aligned finance culture centered on accuracy, accountability, and clarityQualificationsRequiredA minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, reporting and accountingAt least 2 years of supervisory experience managing accounting staffStrong technical accounting skills, including hands-on experience with GAAPExperience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelingAbility to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for the executive leadership team and the board of directorsAdvanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software (we use NetSuite)Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skillsHighly organized with a proactive, ownership-driven work styleDelivers results and answers on time, with the judgment to know when the answers need to be perfect versus good-enough for the exercise at handMust be authorized to work in the StatesPreferredMBA, CPA or similar credentialExperience managing external auditsExperience leading organization-wide system implementationsExperience growing a nonprofit from ~$3M to ~$10M+Knowledge of grants accounting and donor reportingInternational accounting familiarity / willingness to learnPrior work (professionally or on a volunteer basis involving accounting) with a non-profitPaid sabbatical every 5 yearsRetirement benefits (401k with company match)Life insuranceGenerous paid vacation, sick, and holiday leaveWinter break!Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care)Wellness support stipendCollaborative work culture with strong company valuesLocationWe strongly prefer local candidates, but we are open to remote candidates.For local candidates: Our headquarters is in downtown Long Beach at 115 Pine Ave, Ste 210, Long Beach, CA. We work on a hybrid schedule and come into the office once a week on Wednesdays.For remote candidates: You may apply from any location within the States.For candidates with more experience, we are open to hiring at the Senior Director level. Salary and title will be dependent on experience and qualifications. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2026-04-20