Director of Finance at Heron

Compensation

$130,000 – $165,000/yr

Setup: Remote, Hybrid
Location: New York, New York
Type: Full-time
Posted: Jul 29, 2025

Description

Heron is seeking a Director of Finance (DoF) to manage its financial systems and ensure alignment with enterprise goals. This full-time position involves overseeing audit preparations, budgeting, financial reporting, and investment accounting. The DoF will work closely with senior management and report to the Managing Director for Finance & Administration, playing a central role in supporting Heron's mission to empower persistently poor rural communities across the U.S.

Required Skills

Financial Management
Non-profit Accounting
GAAP
Budgeting
Financial Reporting
Investment Accounting
Audit Preparation
Excel
Communication
Organizational Skills
Quantitative Skills
Attention to Detail

Additional Information

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree, ideally in accounting or finance; advanced degree or certification preferred (e.g., MBA, CPA)
Required Previous Experiences: 5-7 years of experience, or more, of financial and non-profit management
Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with Sage Intaact, bill.com, Nexonia, Microsoft Office, Box, Zoom, Trinet, Fidelity, and BambooHR
Strong organizational and quantitative skills and excellent attention to details
Solid verbal and written communication skills, including presentation skills and comfort communicating with non-financial staff
Team orientation; absolute integrity; energetic and energized by working as part of a diverse, mission-driven team of professionals
Strong passion for and commitment to the mission and values of Heron
Respect for diverse perspectives and the ability to navigate and balance conflicting ideas
Flexibility and comfort in navigating ambiguity and changing situations
Demonstrated ability to communicate beyond financial staff to program managers and other key stakeholders
Solid knowledge of nonprofit accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)