Finance & Accounting Director
Equus • Houston, Texas • Full Time
Posted on Wed, Sep 16, 2026
Company Description
We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community, and partner sites.
Job Description
Provides strategic leadership and oversight of financial operations for the Houston Childcare Project. Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations while safeguarding fiscal integrity, forecasting budgets, and guiding decision-making to maximize program impact.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
• Oversee accounting, payroll, and procurement functions.
• Monitor grant and contract compliance with funder regulations.
• Prepare financial statements, reports, and analyses for leadership and funders.
• Advise senior leadership on financial risks, opportunities, and strategies.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
7+ years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in non-profit or government-funded programs.
Expertise in GAAP, cost allocation, and grants management.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Equus Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce development services in North America. With a dedicated and passionate team, Equus puts the industry’s best practices to work by focusing on the development, design, and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
When you join Equus, you can expect extensive learning opportunities and networking programs. But most of all you can expect to make a lasting impact on the lives of others.
At Equus we are strengthened by diversity. We are committed to providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. Equus Workforce Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, religion, national origin, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or reprisal or any other characteristic protected under state, federal, or local law.
AuditFriendly salary estimate
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