Director of Finance

About National Council of Urban Indian Health

The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) was founded to represent the interests of Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) before Congress and Federal agencies and influence policies impacting the health conditions experienced by urban American Indians and Alaska Natives (AI/ANs). NCUIH is a 501(c)(3), membership-based organization devoted to supporting the development of quality, accessible, and culturally sensitive healthcare programs for AI/ANs living in urban communities. NCUIH provides advocacy, education, training, and leadership for urban Indian healthcare providers and represents UIOs funded through Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act and the AI/ANs they serve.

Position Summary:

The Director of Finance is responsible for overseeing NCUIH’s financial management and ensuring compliance with federal grant requirements and fiscal regulations. This role is critical in maintaining the organization’s fiscal integrity, leading the Finance Division in implementing sound financial practices, and ensuring grant-related fiscal compliance. The Director of Finance leads and manages the annual audit, working with external auditors to ensure transparency and accuracy in financial reporting. Additionally, the Director prepares detailed financial reports for staff and the Board of Directors, providing clear and actionable insights into NCUIH’s financial position. This position requires a strategic leader who can drive financial accountability, compliance, and sustainability across all levels of the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee compliance with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and all federal, state, and local regulations specific to nonprofit financial management and federal grants reporting requirements.
• Define, monitor, and regularly report on key financial performance indicators, providing insights that support strategic decision-making for organizational growth and stability.
• Create, update, and enforce financial policies, processes, and internal controls to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in all financial operations.
• Manage the organization’s annual budgeting process, collaborating with department leaders to develop and track budgets in alignment with strategic objectives, and monitor performance against budget throughout the year.
• Coordinate the annual audit with external auditors, ensuring timely and accurate completion while maintaining full transparency in financial reporting and compliance with grant and regulatory standards.
• Work closely with the Executive team and Project Managers to develop grant budgets, monitor spending, and provide training on financial management to improve grant compliance and reporting accuracy.
• Oversee the work of Finance Division staff, providing mentorship, training, and regular performance feedback to build a strong, knowledgeable team focused on financial stewardship.
• Conduct in-depth financial analyses to identify issues, risks, and opportunities, and recommend innovative solutions to enhance financial performance and organizational sustainability.
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, account analyses, reconciliations, and ad hoc reports to support the organization’s financial health and compliance needs.
• Generate detailed financial reports for the Board of Directors and executive team, including monthly, quarterly, and annual updates, to ensure stakeholders are informed of the organization’s financial position and strategic priorities.
• Develop, document, and refine policies and procedures to support financial transparency, improve operational efficiency, and ensure alignment with best practices in nonprofit financial management.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Proficient in the use of the MS Office suite; specifically, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Candidates must be able to effectively communicate complex financial and operational issues to diverse audiences, including senior leadership, staff, and external partners, while clearly presenting risks, recommendations, and actionable solutions.
• Fast learner with willingness to learn new tasks and business functions
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Experience in defining creative solutions to client problems
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a moderately sized project to achieve high customer satisfaction
• Ability to work independently in analyzing and resolving problems
• Ability to occasionally work extra hours to meet deadlines
• An in-depth understanding of federal financial management requirements including OMB Circulars (e.g., A-11, A-136), Treasury's USSGL, FAR 31.2, and GAAP.
• Experience preparing, reviewing and analyzing federal financial statements, including the annual financial report.
• An understanding of federal audit and internal control requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or business-related degree, or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree can be accepted.

NCUIH Team Member Perks

• Annual Leave: 13 days a year, increases after 3 years, accrued bi-weekly
• Sick/Safe Leave: 13 days a year, accrued bi-weekly
• 12 paid holidays a year
• 100% employer paid medical, dental and vision premiums (for employee, plus one additional member)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Eligible employer for Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• 403b participation with up to 5% employer match
• Short- and long-term disability
• Employer paid life insurance valued at $50,000 
• Optional employee-paid enrollment in AFLAC supplemental benefits

Work/Life Balance and Flexibility are vital to mental, physical and spiritual health. NCUIH offers the following benefits

• Flexible remote work environment (unless specified in the job description)
• Flexible start times between 8am-10am ET
• Wellness Program, ShareCare, CloseKnit, gym membership discount programs, virtual behavioral health
• Modern laptop equipment, supplies, and online tools to support an everyday virtual environment

Job Status: Full Time Exempt