Director of Finance

Core responsibilities:

• Manage all financial and accounting platforms, ensuring accurate and efficient operations
• Oversee budgeting, financial reporting, grant management, and ensure compliance with financial regulations
• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide strategic financial input to support organizational planning
• Prepare and present accurate and timely financial reports to the Executive Director, Finance Committee, and Board

This role ensures the organization's long-term financial stability and sustainability, directly supporting ScholarMatch's mission to help first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds earn bachelor's degrees and achieve social mobility through education.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with seven years of experience in nonprofit finance and accounting
• Must have supervisory experience, specifically around performance management and managing workflows
• Proficiency with financial software and systems (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Bloomerang, Q-Give) and knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with ability to translate financial concepts to non-finance colleagues

Compensation and benefits:

• Salary range: San Francisco Bay Area: $98,584 - $146,453; Greater Los Angeles Area: $90,827 - $125,000
• 100% paid medical, dental, vision, and basic term life for full-time employees
• 401k retirement plan with 4% employer automatic contribution, 100% vested on day 1
• 20 accrued PTO days per year, 11 paid holidays, birthday off, plus winter break
• Annual retention bonus and eligibility for one-month paid sabbatical after 5-year anniversary
• FSA/HSA, chiropractic/acupuncture, pre-tax commuter benefits, phone and internet stipend

ScholarMatch is a college access and persistence organization committed to supporting first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds earn bachelor's degrees within five years through comprehensive support services including individualized advising, scholarships, and mentorship.