• Finance Director

    Aston Carter (San Jose, CA)


    Director of Finance, Nonprofit

     

    Empower Families. Lead Financial Strategy. Shape the Future.

     

    Join a mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to supporting working families by providing safe, nurturing environments for their children. As the Director of Finance, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding the financial health and sustainability of the organization—ensuring that every dollar is maximized to serve the community.

     

    This is a unique opportunity for a strategic finance leader to step into a high-impact role with a clear path to executive leadership. The current CFO is preparing for retirement, and this position is designed to transition into the CFO role, offering mentorship and continuity during the handoff.

    Key Responsibilities

    Strategic Financial Leadership

     

    + Develop and implement financial policies that support long-term organizational goals.

    + Lead budgeting processes and ensure alignment with strategic priorities.

    + Provide financial insights and reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors.

     

    Accounting Oversight

     

    + Manage core accounting functions: AP/AR, payroll, general ledger, and fixed assets.

    + Ensure timely, accurate reporting in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit standards.

     

    Compliance & Risk Management

     

    + Oversee audits, regulatory filings, and grant compliance.

    + Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and financial institutions.

     

    Financial Planning & Analysis

     

    + Lead the preparation of the annual budget and multi-year forecasts.

    + Analyze financial trends and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.

     

    Grant & Funding Management

     

    + Collaborate on grant proposals and ensure financial compliance with funder requirements.

    + Support the development of budgets for funding applications.

     

    Team Leadership

     

    + Supervise and mentor finance staff, fostering growth and collaboration.

    + Build a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

     

    Stakeholder Engagement

     

    + Present financial reports to internal and external stakeholders.

    + Maintain strong relationships with banks, service providers, and contractors.

     

    Health & Safety Oversight

     

    + Ensure staff are trained and compliant with health and safety protocols.

    + Mandated reporter for suspected child abuse and responsible for timely incident reporting.

    Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, or related field.

    + 3–5+ years of financial management experience, ideally in the nonprofit sector.

    + Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and regulatory requirements.

    + Proven expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

    + Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

    + Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

     

    Why Join Us?

     

    + Leadership Growth: Step into a succession plan for the CFO role.

    + Mission-Driven Work: Make a tangible impact on families and children.

    + Flexible Work Environment: Enjoy a hybrid schedule with 2 days remote per week in San Jose, CA.

    + Collaborative Culture: Work alongside passionate professionals in a supportive setting.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $155000.00 - $170000.00/yr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)• Short and long-term disability• Health Spending Account (HSA)• Transportation benefits• Employee Assistance Program• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in San Jose,CA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 8, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.