Director of Finance

Director of Finance

Location: San Francisco, CA (Hybrid – 2 in-office days/week)

Reports to: Executive Director

Are you a mission-driven finance leader who thrives as a strategic partner and trusted advisor? Do you enjoy being a vital part of a senior leadership team and working directly with a dynamic Board of Directors to drive impact and organizational excellence? If so, we invite you to bring your expertise, vision, and collaborative spirit to the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC) as our next Director of Finance.

Who We Are:

The ILRC is a nationally recognized nonprofit headquartered in San Francisco with staff in Washington, D.C., Texas, Southern California, the Central Valley, and Washington State. Since 1979, our mission has been to educate, support, and empower immigrants, community organizations, and legal practitioners to build a more just, inclusive, and democratic society. Our team is passionate, collaborative, and committed to equity and innovation in all we do.

The Opportunity:

The Director of Finance plays a central leadership role at the ILRC—steering the organization’s financial strategy, ensuring fiscal strength, and contributing to long-term planning. This is more than a finance position; it’s a key partnership role on the senior leadership team, actively shaping the organization’s future in alignment with our values and vision.

Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, the Director of Finance will lead a high-performing finance team and serve as a trusted advisor, thought partner, and strategic guide. This leader will bring a forward-looking mindset, exceptional analytical and communication skills, and a deep commitment to operational excellence and organizational health.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic and Financial Leadership

• Serve as a core member of the senior leadership team, contributing to organization-wide strategic planning and decision-making.
• Partner with the Executive Director to develop annual and multi-year budgets that reflect ILRC’s goals, sustainability, and growth strategies.
• Lead ongoing financial planning and analysis, providing actionable insights and scenario modeling to inform key decisions.
• Develop clear, compelling presentations and reports for the Board of Directors, enabling informed governance and strategic oversight.
• Collaborate with leaders across departments to align programmatic and financial goals.

Board Engagement & Governance

• Serve as the staff lead for the Finance and Audit Committees of the Board; present financial reports and forecasts with transparency and clarity 4–5 times per year.
• Foster strong working relationships with Board members, providing the financial insight and data they need to fulfill their fiduciary duties.
• In partnership with the Office Manager/EA, coordinate Board materials and ensure timely, effective communication.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee all aspects of financial management for a $20M+ organization, including accounting, payroll, payables, receivables, and investments.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements, including annual audits and tax filings.
• Provide financial modeling and support for grant proposals, re-granting, and funder reporting.
• Manage the controller and provide mentorship to a team of three other finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability, learning, and excellence.
• Supervise the organization’s insurance portfolio and support benefits and retirement plan administration.
• Maintain and deepen understanding of the organization’s collective bargaining agreement to effectively support union-represented employees.

Who You Are:

• A seasoned finance leader with over a decade of progressive experience providing strategic financial leadership, mentoring high-performing teams, and overseeing financial operations in both nonprofit and for-profit environments.
• Adept at building strong, trust-based relationships with Executive Directors, senior peers, and Boards of Directors.
• A strategic thinker who can see the big picture while managing the details with precision.
• An exceptional communicator who can translate financial data into accessible, compelling stories for diverse audiences.
• Experienced in budgeting, forecasting, and managing financial systems—Sage Intacct, PowerPoint, and Excel mastery are a must.
• Known for your integrity, curiosity, and calm under pressure.
• A collaborative leader who values diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of your work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA and/or MBA
• Experience managing union-represented employees
• Strong project management skills and cross-functional leadership experience

Why Join ILRC?

At ILRC, you’ll join a passionate, mission-aligned team working to advance justice for immigrant communities across the country. We are committed to collaboration, shared leadership, and creating a workplace rooted in respect, innovation, and equity. As Director of Finance, your expertise will fuel our impact—and your voice will help shape our future.

Compensation/Benefits:

Pay is commensurate with experience, with an expected range between $185,000 - $200,000 per year. The ILRC offers excellent benefits, medical/dental/vision insurance, EAP sessions, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care, vacation, and sick leave. The ILRC also sponsors a retirement plan option upon fulfillment of eligibility. Additionally, we offer an annual professional development stipend of $2,500 and, from 2024 – 2027, an annual wellness stipend of $2,500.

Applications:

To ensure consideration of your application, please submit a cover letter explaining your qualifications, salary requirements, and a current resume.

No phone calls, please.

As a condition of employment at the ILRC, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination and at least two booster shots against COVID-19.*

The ILRC is an equal opportunity employer and does not make hiring or employment decisions on the basis of race, color, religion or religious beliefs, ethnic or national origin, nationality, sex, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, disability age, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and other similar state laws and local ordinances, ILRC will also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records.

*The ILRC provides reasonable accommodations as required by law. Employees may request an exception from vaccination requirements (if applicable), if the vaccine is medically contraindicated for them or medical necessity requires a delay in vaccination. Employees also may be legally entitled to a reasonable accommodation if they cannot be vaccinated because of a disability, or if receiving a COVID-19 vaccination conflicts with a sincerely held religious belief, practice, or observance. There may be other recognized exceptions under applicable state and/or local laws.