Interim Director of Finance

ghj · Los Angeles, California, United States · hybrid

Responsibilities:

- Oversee NetSuite and financial planning systems administration

- Manage accounting period close processes, including lock/unlock functions

- Review and approve journal entries while ensuring proper internal controls and segregation of duties

- Support system governance, compliance, and financial reporting processes

- Manage banking activities and cash transfers

- Oversee restricted cash transactions and fund transfers

- Review sales tax compliance and assess potential liabilities

- Prepare and analyze monthly financial reports

- Calculate and allocate service fees

- Process commissions and related payments

- Lead fund accounting activities and reconciliations

- Maintain and improve reconciliation processes for restricted and designated funds

- Support annual budgeting and ongoing financial forecasting

- Provide financial analysis to support leadership decision-making

- Ensure compliance with donor and foundation requirements

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

- Significant finance leadership experience within nonprofit, higher education, arts, cultural, or mission-driven organizations

- Strong knowledge of fund accounting and financial reporting

- Experience with NetSuite required; budgeting and planning systems experience highly preferred

- Demonstrated ability to work independently in an interim or consulting capacity

- Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills