Sr. Director of Finance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onKingsboro Road Northeast, Resurgens Plaza, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30319, United States
About Wellspring Living
Working at Wellspring Living is not just a job, but a calling. It is an opportunity to turn hard work into heart work. As an Atlanta-based, Christian faith-based non-profit organization, our mission is to transform the lives of those at risk or victimized by sexual exploitation. Our programs offer participants transformation through therapeutic services, education, life skills, and professional development.
We are a growing organization with over 100 employees, seeking a Senior Director of Finance to join our Administration Department. This role is integral to supporting our mission by ensuring effective financial stewardship, operational efficiency, and the alignment of financial strategy with our organizational priorities.
About the Role
As a Senior Director of Finance, you will serve as a strategic, detail-oriented, and collaborative financial leader responsible for overseeing all accounting and financial operations. You will provide both strategic direction and operational oversight to ensure fiscal integrity, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability.
In this capacity, you will guide internal staff and external partners in transactional accounting tasks while ensuring accurate bookkeeping, general ledger oversight, and the integrity of transactional data across all financial systems. You will collaborate closely with executive leadership to support decision-making, lead forecasting and capital planning efforts, and deliver monthly management and board-level financial reporting. Your work will directly enable Wellspring Living to serve individuals at risk of sexual exploitation by maintaining the fiscal health necessary for our programs to thrive.
Our Culture & Values
Creating SPACE at Wellspring Living, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment. Our core values guide our actions and interactions:
- Servant Leadership: We lead with authenticity, humility, and a focus on serving others.
- Power of Community: We believe in the strength of collaboration and recognize that we cannot succeed alone.
- Appreciation for the Individual: We honor diverse experiences, perspectives, and strengths, nurturing an inclusive atmosphere.
- Compelled By Faith: Our Christian faith inspires us to offer compassion and respect, creating a restorative environment.
- Excellence in Care: We are dedicated to providing exceptional care and support that fosters growth and improvement for all involved.
Hiring Process & Application
Employment is contingent upon successfully completing pre-employment background checks, including criminal history, fingerprinting, and drug testing. Continued employment is subject to ongoing compliance with these checks. We also require documentation of references (at least two professional and one personal) that attest to the candidate's capability and suitability for working with vulnerable populations.
Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and maintain a clean motor vehicle record, as moderate travel among Wellspring Living locations and the Metro Atlanta area is required.
Equal Opportunity
Wellspring Living is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, religion, gender, or any other protected status.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Kingsboro Road Northeast, Resurgens Plaza, Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, 30319, United States
Atlanta, Georgia
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleDesign and implement financial strategies to ensure long-term organizational sustainability
- check_circleLead audit preparation and serve as primary liaison for external auditors and grant monitors
- check_circleSupervise and develop finance staff to ensure effective execution of accounting functions
- check_circleDevelop and maintain internal controls and financial policies to safeguard organizational assets
- check_circleCollaborate with department heads to build financial literacy and support fiscal responsibility
- check_circleManage grant accounting including federal reporting, expenditure schedules, and reimbursement requests
- check_circleOversee all accounting operations including general ledger, reconciliations, and journal entries
- check_circlePrepare and present monthly financial reports and forecasts for executive leadership and the Board
- check_circleManage budgeting processes, forecasting, and variance analysis for the organization
- check_circleEnsure compliance with GAAP, nonprofit regulations, and federal grant requirements
Requirements
- verifiedBachelor's degree required; Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
- verifiedCPA designation highly preferred
- verifiedMinimum 7–10 years of progressive financial leadership experience
- verifiedSingle audit experience required
- verifiedProficiency in MS Office Suite and Google Workspace
- verifiedExperience with SAGE Intacct, Salesforce, and Bill.com preferred
- verifiedValid driver's license required
- verifiedSatisfactory criminal history background check
- verifiedClean Motor Vehicle Record
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. CPA designation. Experience with SAGE Intacct, Salesforce, and Bill.com.
