Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children / Job Description:
Position Title: Director of Finance.
Department: Finance.
Reports To: Executive Director.
Last Updated: December 19, 2025.
Position Summary:
The Finance Director provides strategic financial oversight for the organization, including budgets, audits, compliance reporting, IRS/GAAP requirements, risk management, and cost analysis for benefits. This role advises executive leadership on the organization’s financial health and supports informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
Administrative:
- Supervise and develop the Staff Accountant, Purchasing Coordinator, and Payroll Clerk, fostering accuracy, efficiency and collaboration in daily operations.
- Maintain direct responsibility for financial operations and oversees the review and approval of accounting, purchasing, and payroll functions.
- Provide detailed financial analysis to support strategic decision making. Contribute actively as a member of the leadership team, participating in strategic planning, decision making and development initiatives.
- Uphold senior leadership expectations and organizational core values at all times.
- Provide financial leadership support to the Principal in the Executive Director’s absence.
- Perform other duties as assigned, including assisting with student drop-off and pick-up when needed.
Budget & Payroll:
- Manage and oversee the review and approval of budgets and forecasts in alignment with organizational goals.
- Collaborate with department heads and the Executive Director on long-term planning.
- Oversee semi-monthly and monthly payroll processing, reporting and accrual audits at the start of each fiscal year - including new hire audits - and ensure ongoing accuracy throughout the year.
- Verify budgets for salary proposals from Human Resources.
- Distribute and review budget reports with department heads, advising on variances.
- Partner with the Development Director to assess fundraising strategies and ensure alignment with financial goals.
Audit & Compliance:
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all financial statements and reports. Lead the annual financial audit process, coordinating with auditors and resolving issues including the annual benefit audit.
- Ensure compliance with ERISA, IRS, GAAP, 403(b), and all applicable regulations.
- Administer liability insurance policies and manage claims.
- Conduct risk assessments to mitigate liabilities and safeguard investments.
- File required reports, including IRS Form 5500 and Workers’ Compensation.
Communication & Reporting:
- Maintain relationships with banks, auditors, and financial advisors.
- Prepare clear, timely, and accurate monthly reports for the Finance Committee and present updates to the Board Treasurer, Executive Director, and Board of Trustees.
- Maintain respectful and effective relationships with leadership.
- Clearly communicate budget and salary information to staff and board members.
Qualifications:
Skills and Experience:
- Exceptional attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy, and timely completion of responsibilities.
- High degree of accuracy in financial reporting.
- Advanced Microsoft Office proficiency.
- Strong data analysis, database management, and spreadsheet skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, conflict resolution, and collaboration abilities.
- Professional and effective communication with diverse audiences.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred.
- 7-10 years accounting experience; 3-5 years in a supervisory role preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to provide oversight and ensure compliance.
- Nonprofit sector experience preferred.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel; Financial Edge experience a plus.
- Strong skills in financial analysis, forecasting, fund accounting, reconciliations, and multi-year planning.
- Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
- Strategic problem-solver with excellent attention to detail and deadline management.
- Bilingual preferred.
- Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain.
Physical Demands:
- Frequent sitting, walking, talking, hearing, writing, and typing.
- Close and distance vision required.
- Occasional lifting/moving up to 50 lbs.
- Some travel and irregular hours may be required.
Working Conditions:
- Moderate noise level, office/classroom setting.
- Interaction with staff, students, and the public.
If interested, please go to www.sunshinecottage.org to download an application and send the completed application to [email protected]. If unable, please email [email protected] or call (210)824-0579 to express your interest.