Finance Director

Family Guidance Center • Montgomery, Alabama • Full Time • $90,000–$100,000 / year

Posted on Fri, Nov 13, 2026

Description

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.


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