Overview
Director of Finance And Operations Jobs in San Francisco Bay Area at Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP)
Title: Director of Finance And Operations
Company: Breast Cancer Prevention Partners (BCPP)
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Summary
Senior finance leader to own operational finance, month-end close, budgeting/forecasting, grant/restricted fund accounting, and financial reporting for a growing nonprofit. This role bridges strategy and hands-on accounting, provides controls and oversight of bookkeeping/payroll processes, and partners with program and development directors to deliver timely, accurate financial information.
Key Responsibilities
● Lead month-end close and produce timely, accurate financial statements and analyses for the Finance Committee.
● Own reconciliations (bank, payroll, balance sheet cleans) and validate accounting entries; ensure journal entries and general ledger integrity.
● Manage restricted fund accounting and grant/award tracking — ensure proper fund releases, reporting, and compliance.
● Oversee payroll and benefits integrations (Gusto), including troubleshooting, accruals, and 403(b) administration in partnership with HR.
● Supervise/coordinate with external consultants and outsourced bookkeeping/payables resources (Bill.com, data entry, general entries).
● Build and maintain internal controls, policies, and documented processes to align accounting work with organizational needs.
● Partner with program and development directors to create director-level, bite-sized reports on grant budgets, revenue, and cost centers.
● Maintain and optimize financial systems (QuickBooks + integrations); recommend/report improvements and tooling.
● Prepare budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses; support annual audit and 990 preparation.
● Serve as point person for Finance Committee requests and present concise financial summaries at meetings.
● Mentor/train accounting and HR-adjacent staff to raise consistency and reduce month-end delays.
Qualifications
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent accounting credential highly preferred.
● 7+ years nonprofit accounting/finance experience, including fund accounting, grants management, and financial reporting.
● Demonstrated experience leading month-end close, reconciliations, audits, and 990 preparation.
● Strong hands-on QuickBooks experience and familiarity with payroll systems (Gusto), Bill.com, and CRM integrations (Salesforce preferred).
● Proven ability to implement internal controls and document finance processes.
● Experience supervising or coordinating with external consultants/bookkeepers.
● Excellent communication skills — able to translate financials into concise, non-technical reports for directors and board members.
Preferred
● Prior experience building reporting templates for program directors and boards.
● Experience with MIP or other nonprofit accounting packages and migrations.
● Familiarity with payroll benefit mappings (PTO accruals, FSA, 403b).
Working Conditions & Commitment
● On-site hybrid preferred (3–4 days in office per week, including key month-end and Finance Committee periods). Flexible schedule around audit/budget cycles.
Deliverables (first 90 days)
● Stabilize month-end close to deliverables within 7 business days of month-end; documented month-end checklist.
● Complete balance sheet cleanup and categorize outstanding expenses/revenues.
● Implement controls for restricted funds releases and standardized grant reporting template for directors.
● Reconcile payroll/benefit mapping in Gusto and document processes for ongoing management.
Salary range: $130,000-$150,000 with health benefits
To apply:
Please submit and send resume and brief cover letter describing relevant nonprofit fund accounting experience to Lauren Patrizio at [email protected]. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
