Director of Finance

Access Services is looking to welcome a Director of Finance! Access Services is a mission-driven nonprofit organization in eastern Pennsylvania dedicated to empowering individuals with unique needs—whether through mental health services, supports for individuals with an intellectual disability, assistance for at-risk youth and families or those who are unhoused. With a deep commitment to person-centered care, Access Services meets people where they are, walking alongside them with respect and compassion, looking to lead with innovative solutions that truly change the future.  

As an organization, we’re not just offering services—we’re building relationships, restoring dignity, and creating opportunities for meaningful lives. Our teams work across a wide range of settings: in homes, communities, schools, and crisis environments. We believe in the potential of every person we serve, and we’re looking for employees who feel the same. 

Position Summary 
The Director of Finance provides strategic leadership and oversight of all financial operations for the organization, ensuring fiscal responsibility, compliance, and long-term sustainability. This role is responsible for developing financial strategies aligned with Access Services’ mission and goals, safeguarding assets through effective risk management, and fostering transparency and accountability across the organization. The Director of Finance is a member of the Executive Leadership Team and works closely with senior leadership team, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders to ensure the organization’s financial health while supporting its mission-driven initiatives.  Proximity is important in this role, and the Access Services finance team members work from our Fort Washington, PA office.  

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Strategy and Performance 

• Develop and execute financial strategies that align with the organization’s mission, values, and long-term objectives. 

• Monitor and analyze financial performance, including liquidity, solvency, efficiency, and sustainability. 

• Lead the annual budgeting process, manage forecasts, and provide strategic financial planning guidance to senior leadership and the Board. 

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction, operational efficiency, and resource optimization. 

• Evaluate investment opportunities and oversee capital allocation decisions to maximize mission impact. 

Risk Management 

• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks, including operational, liquidity, regulatory, and compliance risks. 

• Establish and monitor internal controls to prevent fraud, protect assets, and ensure the accuracy of financial reporting. 

• Conduct scenario analyses and stress tests to evaluate financial resilience. 

• Maintain compliance with nonprofit financial reporting standards, funding requirements, and donor restrictions. 

Financial Reporting and Compliance 

• Oversee the preparation and accuracy of all financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports. 

• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable nonprofit regulations. 

• Manage external audits, 401(k) audits, and ensure timely filing of all required returns, including IRS Form 990, Form 5500, payroll taxes, and charitable organization registrations. 

• Prepare and distribute monthly financial statements to senior leadership, including variance analyses of balance sheet and income statements. 

Financial Resource Management 

• Manage daily cash flow and ensure adequate liquidity to support operational and programmatic needs. 

• Oversee banking relationships, credit facilities, and loan covenants; negotiate favorable terms and service fees. 

• Approve journal entries, oversee the general and subsidiary ledgers, and authorize weekly accounts payable disbursements. 

• Manage and renew the organization’s sales tax exemption and other fiscal compliance filings. 

Technology Adoption and Transformation 

• Lead implementation of financial systems, software, and process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. 

• Champion the adoption of new technologies (automation, analytics tools, AI/ML) to support financial decision-making and reporting. 

• Ensure the finance team is trained and equipped to leverage new tools and systems effectively. 

Stakeholder Management 

• Effectively communicate financial strategies, results, and concerns to the Board, senior leadership, staff, and funders.