A nonprofit organization working with Colorado families seeks an experienced Director of Finance to lead our fiscal work and join our executive leadership team!
THE OPPORTUNITY
Our Director of Finance is the vital role at Parent Possible in all financial aspects of the organization. We need a person that enjoys finance work that makes a difference in the world!
This position is responsible for all key organizational fiscal analysis, operations, budgeting, audit, payroll, and the fiscal management of State and Federal grant management.
If it does not make cents, it does not make sense. Parent Possible uses a business model lens to support purpose-driven non-profit work. If this sounds fun, come work with us.
WHAT WE DO
Parents who want a better life for their child should be able to become a positive force in their child’s success. Until all parents, regardless of economic circumstances, are empowered to be their child’s first and most influential teacher, Parent Possible’s work is not done.
We lead three international parent support programs called Parents as Teacher (PAT) Home Instruction of Parent of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) and Vroom. Each program supports Colorado parents with their children’s positive development, prenatal through kindergarten.
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
Parent Possible is seeking a strategic and hands-on Director of Finance to lead all aspects of the organization’s financial management. This role is responsible for overseeing accounting operations, budgeting, audits, payroll, and the fiscal oversight of state and federal grants across eight program units. The ideal candidate brings both big-picture financial strategy and day-to-day operational expertise to support our mission of empowering Colorado parents and families.
FINANCIAL
- Manage financial accounting for eight program units using QuickBooks, including accounts receivable/payable, payroll, and monthly/annual close
- Lead the development and monitoring of the organizational and unit-level budgets, ensuring alignment with grant restrictions and organizational goals
- Provide regular financial reports to the Executive Director and Finance Committee, including updates on spending, cash flow, and grant spend-down
- Maintain internal financial controls, employee personnel records, and track PTO and budget performance
STATE AND FEDERAL GRANTS
- Oversee financial management of state and federal grants, including reimbursements, compliance tracking, and liaison work with funders
- Coordinate sub-recipient grant processes, contracts, and serve as point of contact for partner site fiscal teams
- Provide training, guidance, and risk-based monitoring to sub-recipients on financial procedures, match requirements, and federal/state regulations
- Support grant reporting in partnership with the Director of Development and ensure alignment with IRS regulations and grant terms
AUDIT OF STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDS
- Lead the organization’s third-party and Single Audit processes, coordinating documentation and timelines with auditors
- Manage federal and state filings including 1099s, 990 review, registrations, and compliance-related documentation requests
- Ensure audits and financial reviews meet public reporting requirements and reflect accurate use of federal and state funds
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years of experience in leading the financial management of an organization.
- 5 years of experience with audits of state and federal grant funds.
- A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with QuickBooks’ use of Class, Customer, Job, and Sub-Job for tracking organization level, unit level, funding source, and grant revenues and expenses.
- Fluency in budgeting, cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Trainer-level comfort with federal and state grant regulations and CFR requirements.
- Ability to analyze financial data and prepare reports, statements, and projections for a nonspecialist audience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 10 years of experience in leading the financial management of an organization.
- 10 years of experience with audits of state and federal grant funds.
- A master’s degree in a relevant field.
- Experience with grant management of the following Colorado programs: AmeriCorps; Tony Grampsas Youth Services Program (TGYS); Maternal, Infant, Early Childhood Home Visitation Program (MIECHV); similar experience managing Colorado state and Federal grant programs.
- Experience supporting small and / or rural community groups in navigating grants management, fiscal oversight, and federal regulations.
WHAT OUR ORGANIZATION IS PROVIDING
- Hiring salary range of $110,000 - $140,000 based on background, skills and experience
- Employer paid health benefits
- Life insurance
- CO FAMLI and LTD
- IRA with employer match
- General vacation, sick and holiday pay
- Hybrid work position requiring 2-3 days in the Denver office
Parent Possible provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status or other legally protected characteristics. In addition to federal law requirements. Parent Possible complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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.
Parent Possible will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants for failing to disclose wage rate history in accordance with applicable law.
Parent Possible expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Parent Possible employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.