Finance Director

Join the leadership team at Mid Michigan Community Action Agency as our next Finance Director and play a key role in advancing our mission through strong financial leadership and stewardship. We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented professional who is passionate about fiscal excellence, organizational growth, and using their expertise to support meaningful work in the communities we serve.

This is more than just a job - it’s an opportunity to be part of a collaborative leadership team at an organization that truly values its people. We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including 17 paid holidays each year, generous paid vacation and sick time, and an outstanding agency-funded retirement contribution of 4% after one year of service and 8% after five years (no employee match required).

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where your financial expertise can make a real difference, while working alongside great people in a mission-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

General Responsibilities

• Provides strategic oversight of all agency financial operations. 
• Ensures regulatory compliance with federal and state regulations, and long-term financial stability necessary to advance the mission of Mid Michigan Community Action.  
• Leads budgeting, financial reporting, fund accounting, and audit functions. 
• Establishes and maintains strong internal controls and financial systems. 
• Delivers financial analysis and insight to inform leadership decision-making. 
• Serves as a strategic financial partner to the Executive Director and Leadership Team providing financial insight and support. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Lead the development of the agency’s annual budget, multi-year projections, and long-term fiscal plans.  
• Provide financial analysis, modeling, and guidance to support executive decision-making.  
• Maintain and strengthen internal control systems to reduce financial risk, ensure appropriate segregation of duties, and safeguard agency assets.  
• Oversee day-to-day financial functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash management, and general ledger integrity.  
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for internal and external stakeholders.  
• Monitor cash flow and liquidity to ensure operational stability.  
• Ensure accurate allocation of grant expenditures, cost allowability, and adherence to OMB Uniform Guidance.  
• Work closely with directors to support grant budgeting, monitoring, and forecasting.  
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the Single Audit; oversee collection of documentation; and prepare key elements such as the SEFA and various audit schedules.  
• Develop cross training plans and workflow redundancy within the finance team to ensure continuity of operations and reduce organizational risk.  
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and funder regulations as well as agency policies.
• Supervise and develop finance staff, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management.  
• Provide financial insight and support to the Leadership Team to promote effective use of program funds.  
• Prepare financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for the leadership team and Board of Directors and serve as the staff liaison to the Finance Committee & Board Treasurer.  
• Communicate financial performance, risks, and opportunities in clear, accessible terms.  

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.  CPA, MBA or equivalent preferred.  
• At least 5 to 7 years of experience in nonprofit fund accounting and multi-grant financial management.  
• Strong understanding of federal and state grant regulations, including Uniform Guidance.  
• Experience leading or supporting Single Audits.  
• Supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership abilities.  
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.  

Additional Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office cubicle environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.  
• Must be able to perform light physical activities associated with an office environment, including occasional lifting of up to 10 pounds and frequent movement within the workplace 
• Must have Proficient Computer Skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Internet). Must be self-directed and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.  
• Must possess the ability to prioritize and complete tasks in order to deliver desired outcomes within allocated time frames.  
• Must be willing to accept new challenges.  
• The ability to navigate and effectively resolve conflict.  
• Must have good communication and organizational skills, and be able to work effectively with people.  
• Must have reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, provide proof of insurance, pass State Police Criminal Clearance Check and MMCAA’s “Insurance Carriers” driving record review.  
• Successful completion of a comprehensive background check, including the review of criminal records, abuse, neglect, finger printing, and sex offender registries at any time during employment.  
• Must comply with the Agency's smoke-free and drug-free policies.  
• Understand the importance of daily work attendance.