Director of Finance

Overview

Job Title: Director of Finance

Status: Full time, Exempt

Reports To: Executive Director

Hours per Week: 40

Work Location: Hybrid. Approximately 80% in person (Albany and surrounding service locations), with limited remote flexibility.

Salary Range: $70,000 to $73,000

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, and EAP Benefits:
We cover 100% of our employees  base medical, dental, vision, and EAP benefits.
Flexible Options: We provide multiple tiers of medical, dental, and vision plans with a minimum out-of-pocket cost for our employees.
Supplemental Insurance: In addition to the above, we also offer supplemental VSP vision insurance, life insurance, and Aflac options, which are available at an additional cost.
401K Plan: We offer a 401K plan with an automatic match of up to 3%.
Mileage Reimbursement: We reimburse for mileage for the use of private vehicles while on Family Tree Relief Nursery business.
Holidays: 12 plus one floating holiday per year.

Organization Overview

Family Tree Relief Nursery is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect by providing therapeutic early childhood education, family support, and community-based services. We partner with families through a strengths-based, relationship-centered approach that builds resilience, stability, and long-term well-being.

Family Tree Relief Nursery operates with an annual budget of approximately $4.5 to $5 million and a team of more than 60 employees. The majority of our revenue is supported through state contracts and grants, requiring strong financial stewardship, timely reporting, and consistent compliance.

Position Summary

Family Tree Relief Nursery is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the organization’s financial operations and strengthen financial systems, reporting, and decision support across the organization. This is a hands-on role for a nonprofit finance leader who brings both strategic thinking and operational depth.

The Director of Finance will oversee day-to-day accounting and financial management, contract and grant reporting and invoicing, budgeting, and audit preparation. The Director will also serve as a key thought partner to the Executive Director and Board, translating financial information into clear insights that support mission delivery.

This role is especially well suited for someone who enjoys improving systems (including deeper utilization of Quick Books), connecting the dots between revenue and expenses, and values cultivating working relationships with staff in a collaborative, strength-based culture and understands that behind every number lies a human story.

Key Qualities for Success

To excel in this role, the Director of Finance brings:

• Nonprofit Finance Leadership: Strong grounding in nonprofit accounting, budgeting, and internal controls, with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Government Contracts and Grants Management: Experience tracking expenses, preparing invoices, and meeting reporting requirements across multiple funding sources.
• Systems Thinking and Continuous Improvement: Ability to strengthen financial systems, reduce reliance on spreadsheets, and improve how information flows to staff and leadership.
• Clear Communication and Financial Storytelling: Skill translating financial reports into plain language and actionable insights for non-financial audiences, including donors.
• Collaborative, Mission-Aligned Leadership: Strong relationship building skills with a collaborative working style, high integrity, and a strong connection to Family Tree’s mission and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Financial Operations, Reporting, and Internal Controls (35%)

• Direct day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, deposits, general ledger entries, and month-end close.
• Maintain accurate financial records in Quick Books, ensuring appropriate coding, documentation, and compliance.
• Oversee reconciliations for bank and credit card accounts and review for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain and continually improve internal controls and finance procedures that support transparency and risk management.
• Coordinate annual audit preparation and support external accountants with year-end entries…