FINANCE DIRECTOR (Chief Financial Role)
Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Location: Montgomery, Alabama
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Reports To: Executive Director
Supervises: Finance/Accounting Staff
Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000
Application Deadline: November 30, 2026
About Family Guidance Center of Alabama
Family Guidance Center of Alabama strengthens families and communities through quality early childhood education, workforce development services, counseling, and family support programs.
Position Overview
The Finance Director serves as the organization’s senior financial executive and strategic advisor to the Executive Director. This leader oversees financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, audit processes, and fiscal compliance for Head Start and all other organizational programs. The position ensures strong financial health, transparency in reporting, and full regulatory compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead agency-wide budgeting and revisions
Provide timely and accurate financial reporting to leadership, Board, and Policy Council
Oversee cash flow management and ensure financial stability
Ensure compliance with GAAP
Maintain strong internal controls and fiscal policies
Supervise and develop finance staff
Ensure audit readiness and facilitate federal program monitoring
Strengthen financial literacy and cost allocation understanding across departments
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
5+ years of progressive nonprofit financial leadership experience
Strong knowledge of budgeting, cost allocation, and compliance
Ability to present financial information clearly to multiple audiences
Preferred Qualifications
CPA or Master’s degree preferred
Experience with Sage Intacct or comparable accounting systems
Compliance Requirements
Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and meeting all Head Start Program Performance Standards.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Family Guidance Center of Alabama welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.