Director of Finance and Human Resources

POSITION SUMMARY

The Director of Finance and Human Resources is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing financial and human resources functions within the organization. This includes strategic financial planning, budgeting, accounting, payroll, benefits administration, talent acquisition, employee relations, and ensuring full compliance with labor laws. The ideal candidate is a proactive, strategic thinker with exceptional leadership abilities, capable of driving financial stability and fostering an efficient, inclusive, and high-performance work environment. This position plays a critical role in supporting organizational growth and ensuring operational excellence across finance and HR functions.

Salary: $90,000.00 Annually

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting:

• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive financial strategies, policies, and best practices to ensure sustainable financial growth and compliance with regulations.
• Oversee all budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities to ensure the organization’s financial health and alignment with strategic objectives.
• Manage accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger, ensuring accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare and present accurate and insightful financial statements, reports, and analyses for senior management and stakeholders to inform decision-making.
• Ensure compliance with all financial reporting standards, tax laws, and regulatory requirements, and proactively mitigate financial risks.

Human Resources:

• Administers or oversees the administration of human resource programs including, but not limited to, compensation, benefits, and leave; disciplinary matters; disputes and investigations; performance and talent management; productivity, recognition, and morale; occupational health and safety; and training and development.
• Identifies staffing and recruiting needs; develops and executes best practices for hiring and talent management.
• Conducts research and analysis of organizational trends including review of reports and metrics from the organization’s human resource information system (HRIS) or talent management system.
• Monitors and ensures the organization’s compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews and modifies policies and practices to maintain compliance.
• Maintains knowledge of trends, best practices, regulatory changes, and new technologies in human resources, talent management, and employment law; applies this knowledge to communicate changes in policy, practice, and resources to upper management.
• Develops and implements departmental budget.
• Facilitates professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff.
• Promote employee engagement and well-being
• Manage organizational and agency culture
• Collaborates with senior leadership to understand the agencies’ goals and strategies related to staffing, recruitment, and retention
• Performs other duties as assigned

Leadership and Strategy:

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the finance and HR teams, ensuring alignment with broader organizational goals.
• Collaborate closely with senior management to integrate financial and HR strategies into the organization’s long-term objectives.
• Cultivate a positive, inclusive, and high-performance workplace culture, focused on employee well-being, engagement, and professional development.
• Continuously assess and improve internal processes, systems, and practices to enhance operational efficiency and the effectiveness of both finance and HR functions.