What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance, Care in Action position at NDWA?
Job Title : Director of Finance
Employee Type : Permanent Full-Time
Reports To : Chief Financial and Administration Officer
Department : Finance
Entity : Care in Action
Hours per Week : 40 (Some night and weekend work may be requested)
Salary : $116,000 - $121,000
Work Location : Remote, with in-person attendance as required
Start Date : ASAP
BACKGROUND :
Care in Action is a (501c4) nonprofit, nonpartisan group dedicated to fighting for dignity and fairness for the millions of domestic workers in the United States, most of whom are women. Founded in 2016, Care in Action is backed by tens of thousands of nannies, house cleaners, and care workers across the country. Care in Action provides the tools, training, and community working families need to make their voices heard, and organize and advocate for respect, recognition, and inclusion in labor protections. Care in Action's 2025 budget will reach $11 million.
Position Summary :
Care in Action (CiA) seeks a detail-oriented, highly methodical, and collaborative Director of Finance with an extensive background in financial management, financial planning and analysis to support the Chief Financial and Administration Officer in the financial oversight of multiple entities. The position plays a crucial role in NDWA and Care in Action achieving their bold goals, and will demonstrate an understanding of program work, as well as financial management. This position reports to the Chief Financial and Administration Officer and will work closely with the leadership and Board of Care in Action. The Director of Finance also works extensively with the financial accounting team and collaborates with program staff from over 20 program areas. This position will include supervision of staff.
Primary Responsibilities
Financial Management (Care in Action)
- Plays a leading role in the annual budget process by supporting key staff in developing program budgets; providing accurate reports on budget vs actual, income projections, including both restricted and unrestricted funding, and progress on funding deliverables.
- Works with the Accounting Team to track income, expenses against organizational budgets
- Ensures accurate coding of revenue and expenses to various programs and departments
- Responsible for the timely preparation of monthly financial packages for Care in Action
- Conduct monthly financial analyses including comparisons of budget, actual expenses, and forecasts, audit performance, and risk management ensuring both stability and sustainability for the organization
- Work closely with the accounting team of NDWA, including ensuring the accuracy and compliance of day-to-day financial accounting functions and processes for Care in Action
- Handle treasury functions including managing investments, approving disbursements, and managing cash flow
- Responsible for ensuring monthly close of accounts
- Serve as lead for auditors in partnership with the outsourced financial team;
- Work closely with Development to ensure the timely conduct of grant processes including application, documentation, reimbursements, audit etc.,
- Promote the organization's financial health by providing financial updates and respond to requests from the Executive Director and the Leadership Team
- Update and implement the financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency in all aspects of financial management
Qualifications :
How to Apply : Please apply directly to the job posting at and send resume, cover letter, and writing sample. Applications will only be accepted electronically, and solicitations to individual staff are unlikely to be responded to.
NDWA 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.
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.
NDWA is a union employer; this position is a senior management position.
NDWA participates in the E-Verify program and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Salary : $116,000 - $121,000
