Director of Finance; National Office

Position: Director of Finance (National Office)
Overview

About Generation Hope:
Generation Hope is a nonprofit organization committed to ensuring all student parents have the opportunity to succeed and achieve economic mobility. We drive systemic change by partnering with education and policy leaders while offering direct, two-generation support to teen parents in college and their children. To date, we’ve provided over $1.5 million intuition assistance, supported more than 500 teen parents in college, celebrated more than 200 degrees earned through our program, and partnered with over 30 two- and four-year institutions nationwide.

Our team culture is rooted in excellence, respect, and inclusion. Named "one of the best nonprofits" by Spur Local, we embrace diversity in all its forms—background, thought, and experiences. If our mission and culture resonate with you, we invite you to consider joining our team. For more information, visit Generation Hope’s website.

Position Summary:

The Director of Finance provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure that Generation Hope’s mission is supported by strong financial stewardship. Reporting to the Vice President of Strategy & Operations (VPSO), this role translates organizational strategy into sound financial planning, leads annual and multi-year budgeting processes, and delivers timely, data-driven insights that guide executive decision-making.

The Director oversees the full range of financial management functions, including monthly close and reconciliations, internal reporting, scholarship disbursement compliance, and accounts receivable. They ensure that systems, controls, and risk management practices are robust and transparent, leveraging tools such as Quick Books, , and  to drive efficiency. This role also builds capacity across the organization by training staff to understand and use financial data, ensuring fair and equitable procurement practices, and partnering closely with Advancement, Program, and Operations teams to align resources with strategic priorities.

Supervising the Finance Coordinator, the Director ensures clarity, compliance, and accountability in all financial processes while fostering a culture of equity, transparency, and mission-driven resource allocation.

Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Partners with the VPSO to translate organizational strategy into sound financial planning, ensuring strong alignment between mission and resources.

• Leads annual budgeting and multi-year forecasting, develops models to support growth and risk planning, and provides timely analysis and recommendations to the Executive Leadership Team.

• Works closely with the Advancement team to forecast revenue, track grant funds, and ensure financial clarity for fundraising efforts.

Financial Management & Reporting

• Manages the organization’s monthly close process in collaboration with the accounting firm, ensuring reconciliations and reports are accurate, timely, and actionable.

• Collaborates with the HR Director and VPSO to review and analyze the payroll function, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency.

• Prepares internal reports such as budget vs. actuals, cash flow forecasts, tuition scholarship disbursement summaries, grant/restricted fund tracking, AR aging, and dashboards highlighting liquidity, reserves, and financial trends. These reports inform leadership decisions and maintain organizational health.

Tuition, Revenue, and Compliance Oversight

• Oversees tuition scholarship disbursements to colleges and universities, ensuring compliance with program and donor requirements.

• Partners with program staff to confirm eligibility, maintains accurate records, and provides audit-ready documentation.

• Manages accounts receivable, including invoicing and collections for contracts and technical assistance clients, escalating complex matters to the VPSO when necessary.

Systems, Controls & Risk Management

• Ensures strong internal controls, segregation of duties, and approval workflows, while optimizing the use of Quick Books, , Divvy, , and other tools for efficiency and transparency.

• Monitors cash flow and liquidity, oversees compliance calendars, leads audit preparation, and…