Finance Director

Job Details: Job Location: Family Guidance Center of Alabama Main office (F) - Montgomery, AL, Salary Range: Undisclosed, FINANCE DIRECTOR (Chief Financial Role)Family Guidance Center of AlabamaLocation: Montgomery, AlabamaStatus: Full-Time, ExemptReports To: Executive DirectorSupervises: Finance/Accounting StaffSalary Range: $90,000 – $100,000Application Deadline: November 30, 2026 About Family Guidance Center of AlabamaFamily 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 revisionsProvide timely and accurate financial reporting to leadership, Board, and Policy CouncilOversee cash flow management and ensure financial stabilityEnsure compliance with GAAPMaintain strong internal controls and fiscal policiesSupervise and develop finance staffEnsure audit readiness and facilitate federal program monitoringStrengthen financial literacy and cost allocation understanding across departments Qualifications: Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field5+ years of progressive nonprofit financial leadership experienceStrong knowledge of budgeting, cost allocation, and complianceAbility to present financial information clearly to multiple audiences Preferred Qualifications CPA or Master’s degree preferredExperience with Sage Intacct or comparable accounting systems  Compliance RequirementsEmployment is contingent upon completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and meeting all Head Start Program Performance Standards. Equal Opportunity EmployerFamily Guidance Center of Alabama welcomes applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities.