Financial Director Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. About Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children, students, and families through specialized educational and child care services. Our organization operates schools serving students with disabilities as well as a child care center, creating meaningful opportunities for learning, growth, and development. We are committed to responsible stewardship of our resources and to maintaining strong financial practices that support our programs, employees, students, and families. Position Summary Regional Services & Education Center, Inc. is seeking a full-time detail-oriented and experienced Financial Director to oversee the organization's financial operations. The Financial Director will provide thoughtful leadership in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and administration while ensuring that financial processes are accurate, timely, and aligned with the organization's mission. This position will manage and coordinate key financial functions, including payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, budget development, audit preparation, rate-setting submissions, and other financial activities. The successful candidate will be organized, analytical, collaborative, and committed to supporting a nonprofit educational organization. Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization's day-to-day financial operations and ensure accurate, timely processing of financial transactions.
• Manage payroll processes, including payroll preparation, review, reporting, and coordination with relevant staff and vendors.
• Direct accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment tracking, account reconciliation, and follow-up on outstanding balances.
• Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice review, payment authorization, vendor communication, and accurate recordkeeping.
• Develop, monitor, and maintain organizational and departmental budgets in collaboration with leadership and program administrators.
• Prepare regular financial reports, forecasts, and analyses for organizational leadership and the Board of Directors, as appropriate.
• Coordinate the preparation of materials and documentation for annual audits and other financial reviews.
• Prepare and submit rate-setting materials and related financial documentation in accordance with applicable requirements and deadlines.
• Monitor cash flow, revenue, expenditures, and financial performance to support sound decision-making.
• Maintain accurate and organized financial records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and applicable nonprofit requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with applicable financial regulations, reporting requirements, funding guidelines, and organizational policies.
• Collaborate with program, administrative, and human resources staff to address financial questions and support effective operations.
• Communicate financial information clearly to individuals with varying levels of financial expertise.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial systems, procedures, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Support grant reporting, funding documentation, and other financial submissions as needed.
• Perform other financial and administrative responsibilities consistent with the needs of the organization. Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• Relevant professional experience in accounting or financial management, preferably in a nonprofit, education, health and human services, or child care organization.
• Demonstrated experience managing payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience coordinating annual audits and preparing supporting schedules and documentation.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and financial recordkeeping.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency with accounting software, payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and other standard office technology.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, staff, auditors, vendors, and external agencies. Preferred Qualifications
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or other relevant professional credential.
• Experience working for a nonprofit organization with multiple programs or funding sources.
• Experience with rate-setting submissions, government or agency reporting, grant accounting, or reimbursement-based funding.
• Knowledge of financial operations within special education, child care, human services, or other regulated educational settings.
• Experience developing and monitoring complex organizational budgets.
• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and applicable compliance requirements.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience implementing or improving financial systems, procedures, and internal controls. Core Competencies The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
• Integrity and sound professional judgment
• Financial accuracy and accountability
• Strategic and analytical thinking
• Effective communication
• Collaboration and responsiveness
• Discretion in handling confidential information
• Commitment to the mission of serving students with disabilities, children, and families
• Adaptability and a continuous-improvement mindset How to Apply Interested candidates should submit a current résumé and cover letter describing their qualifications and interest in supporting the mission of Regional Services & Education Center, Inc.

Applications should be submitted on our website www.rsec.org Candidates are encouraged to highlight experience with nonprofit financial management, payroll, budgeting, audits, rate-setting submissions, and financial operations serving educational or child care programs.

Pay:

$95,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person