Description
Mountain Home is seeking a Finance Director to help ensure Mountain Home’s impact on young mothers and children in the Missoula community. As a member of the Leadership Team, the Finance Director will play an integral leadership role. The Finance Director is responsible for safeguarding Mountain Home’s financial health, ensuring long-term sustainability, and aligning financial strategy with organizational priorities. The Finance Director provides vision and systems of accountability for financial management, oversees finance and accounting functions, and plays a critical role in supporting Mountain Home’s mission and growth.
Our ideal Finance Director will have at least six plus (6+) years of progressive leadership experience in financial management. CPA or equivalent advanced financial/accounting credential preferred. Experience in nonprofit, behavioral health, or other healthcare-related settings. Experience in demonstrating strategic and analytical thinking with the ability to align long-range financial planning with organizational growth. Ability to analyze financial reports and make data-driven decisions that promote the organization’s growth and financial stability. Experience in a growing organization, especially during transitions such as expansion, mergers, or capital campaigns. The Finance Director will have knowledge of Medicaid, government grants, nonprofit reimbursement structures, advanced expertise in Quickbooks, experience with departmental budgeting and familiarity with financial aspects of facilities management (leases, rentals, capital projects).
Who We Are and Why We Are an Employer of Choice!
Mountain Home is a 501(c)3 nonprofit (public student loan forgiveness employer!) based in Missoula whose mission is to provide a safe home and nurturing community where young mothers discover their strengths, and children thrive. Since 2000, we have built an effective, holistic model of care that integrates supportive housing, mental health care, employment and education support, trauma-informed childcare, and more. We work closely with young families, donors, and community partners to build brighter futures, two generations at a time.
What You’ll Do
Financial Leadership & Strategy (30%)
Accounting & Fiscal Management (30%)
Budgeting & Forecasting (15%)
Grant compliance & Risk Management (10%)
Management (10%)
Leadership & Team Development (5%)
Who You Are & Keys to Success
To be successful in this job, you will excel in four areas:
Relationship-building: You have enthusiasm for meeting and engaging with young people and children. You empathize with the population we serve and can put people at ease, especially when there are lines of difference. You believe in our mission and the communities we serve. You listen closely to the need underneath the concern and work collaboratively to devise solutions.
Time Management: You are known for showing up for work on time and finishing your entire shift. You always put the families’ needs first, as that is the number one priority. You allocate appropriate periods for specific tasks and prioritize tasks based on importance without sacrificing quality.
Excellent communication skills: You speak clearly and professionally, whether in person, on the phone, or over email. You communicate well with program participants, staff, and community members. You are honest and genuine.
Commitment to racial equity and social justice: You recognize the role of gender, race, income, age, and other identities in shaping our clients’ needs. You recognize how your own identities show up in the work, and welcome, reflect on, and act on feedback with an eye toward continuous learning about justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
What Else You Should Know
Mountain Home is an equal opportunity employer, and we value having staff who come from communities of diverse perspectives and have lived experience. We encourage people of color, indigenous folks, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with disabilities to apply.
All offers of employment at Mountain Home are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. The following factors will be considered for applicants with a criminal and/or less-than-ideal driving history:
The nature of the conduct/behavior and its relationship to the position
The recency of and the circumstances surrounding the conduct/behavior
The age of an individual at the time of the conduct/behavior
Societal/cultural conditions that may have contributed to the conduct/behavior
The probability that an individual will continue the conduct/behavior
The individual’s commitment to rehabilitation and changing the behavior
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Nonprofit Administration, Business Management, Finance, etc.
At least 3 years of proven work experience with nonprofit bookkeeping or similar role
Solid understanding of grant compliance and management
Hands on experience with QuickBooks Online
Knowledge of MS Excel and Word
Good understanding of bookkeeping procedures
Time-management and organization skills
Commitment to confidentiality
CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within a designated time frame)
