Director of Finance

DefinedTalent, a partnership driven professional talent services agency, is seeking a Director of Finance for a client in Asbury Park, NJ. Our client is a LGBTQ+ civil rights organization whose work spans public policy advocacy, grassroots organizing, provider training, health equity initiatives, and youth leadership development. Everything they do is grounded in a commitment to racial, economic, and disability justice, because they believe LGBTQ+ liberation is inseparable from the broader struggle for a more just society.

This is a true builder role. The Director of Finance is a hands-on, strategic finance professional who will serve as the organization’s sole finance function. You will not inherit a fully built machine; you will build one. That means establishing the financial policies, systems, controls, and processes from the ground up while simultaneously managing day-to-day accounting operations across their organization and board structure.

The ideal candidate thrives in environments where there is meaningful work to define, not just execute. You are as comfortable drafting a finance policy manual as you are closing the monthly books or presenting to a Board audit committee.

Reporting directly to the Executive Director and serving as a key advisor to the Board of Directors, this role is central to our next chapter. If you are energized by mission-driven work, dual-entity nonprofit complexity, and the opportunity to leave a lasting structural legacy while contributing to the fight for LGBTQ+ equality in New Jersey and beyond we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting Operations (Day to Day)

As the sole finance professional, you will own all accounting functions end-to-end, including:

• Manage the general ledger, chart of accounts, accounts payable/receivable, and bank reconciliations across both entities
• Process and oversee semi-monthly payroll in coordination with HR; ensure accurate payroll tax filings
• Maintain strict separation of funds, revenues, and expenses between the 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports for the Executive Director and Board
• Manage cash flow monitoring and projections to ensure operational liquidity at all times
• Coordinate with external bookkeeping support or contractors as needed during high-volume periods

Audit Preparation & Management

You will own the annual audit process from preparation through completion and will be the primary liaison with external auditors:

• Prepare all audit schedules, work papers, and supporting documentation; coordinate the year-end close process
• Serve as the day-to-day contact for external auditors; manage the audit timeline and information requests