Finance Professor Jobs in Kentucky

Position Snapshot

TITLE: Director of Finance and Operations
DEPARTMENT: Administration
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
HOURS: 40
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: As needed. Typically, no more than 10% per week.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
REPORTS TO: Chief Executive Officer
TERRITORY COVERED: Full agency service area
CENTRAL OFFICE: 1519 Gardiner Lane; Louisville KY 40218
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Shared supervision of Sr. People Ops Coordinator with Senior Director of People

About us

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. We believe all youth have equal potential, but not all have equal opportunity, and our team works every day to close that gap. You’ll join a mission-driven organization grounded in our core values of Access, Belonging, and Opportunity.

About the Role

Behind every mentoring match is an organization that runs on sound financial stewardship, and that’s where you come in. As Director of Finance and Operations, you’ll serve as the primary financial steward for the agency, reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer. You’ll oversee accounting, federal grant compliance, internal controls, investment account oversight, and facilities operations while providing timely analysis that supports executive and board decision-making. Your work ensures the agency’s fiscal practices and operational systems stay aligned with our mission, values, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the agency’s fiscal functions, including the annual budget, monthly financial close, and financial analysis that supports the CEO, Board, and senior leadership
• Oversee OJJ federal grant accounting, ensuring expenditures align with grant budgets and reporting requirements throughout each grant period
• Prepare the agency for its annual financial statement audit and serve as primary contact with auditors, coordinating IRS filings including Form 990 and Form 5500
• Manage cash flow projections, banking relationships, and routine financial operations including accounts payable, payroll, and credit card reconciliation
• Oversee building operations and vendor relationships, keeping facilities running smoothly and within budget
• Evaluate insurance coverage, partnership agreements, and new programming through a risk management and youth safety lens
• Serve as staff liaison and leader for the Board Finance Committee, supporting members with timely, accurate materials

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Five or more years of progressive nonprofit accounting or finance experience
• Demonstrated experience managing grant financial compliance, including federal grant requirements
• Knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and internal controls
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear analysis for both financial and non-financial audiences
• Strong judgment, discretion, and accuracy when managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Sage or comparable nonprofit accounting software
• A vehicle, valid driver’s license, and minimum state-required automobile insurance

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or advanced degree
• Experience managing facilities, operations, and vendor relationships in an office or multi-service environment
• Familiarity with payroll systems, benefits administration processes, and HR information systems

What We Offer

• Salary commensurate with experience
• A leadership seat at a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports youth mentoring across our full service area
• Flexibility, including the ability to work from home, with travel typically no more than 10% per week
• Shared leadership responsibility, including supervision of the Sr. People Ops Coordinator alongside the Senior Director of People
• Ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities
• A collaborative, service-oriented culture rooted in Access, Belonging, and Opportunity

How to Apply

Ready to put your financial expertise to work for Kentuckiana’s youth? We anticipate filling this position in mid to late September. Visit bbbsky.org/careers to submit your application. We review applications on a rolling basis and encourage you to apply early.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kentuckiana is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination on account of a person’s race, color, religion, sex, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, familial or marital status, pregnancy, age, veteran status, military status, national origin, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances.