Managing Director of Finance

T3 Partnership Tarrant To & Through

Job Location:

Fort Worth, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Tarrant To & Through (T3) Partnership aims to increase postsecondary credentials and workforce success for Tarrant County students. Currently only 39% of adults have an associate degree or higher despite 65% of jobs requiring post-secondary education. T3 provides resources financial assistance and opportunities to students and families equipping them for successful careers. Through collaboration with various organizations we strive for inclusive pathways to education. Our goal is systemic change that positively impacts the entire Tarrant County community for generations to come.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Managing Director of Finance is responsible for managing the organizations Finance Operations This role manages the Finance department and ensures accurate and timely financial reporting compliance with grant and funder requirements and sound fiscal management practices.

In addition to financial oversight the position provides leadership and strategic supervision for T3s Technology department. This includes managing the Director of Technology and a small team responsible for information systems technology infrastructure data integration and platform innovation. Technological experience is not required; however the role ensures that technology solutions align with the organizations operational efficiency and risk management.

Days/Hours: Monday to Friday8:30AM 5:00PM (Min. 3 Days a week onsite; occasional evenings and weekends as needed.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will directly supervise 4-5 mid-high level team members.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

FINANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Management Oversight

Supervise all finance team members providing coaching mentoring and conducting annual performance reviews.
Lead the development documentation and implementation of financial policies procedures and internal controls.
Serve as key liaison to the Boards Finance Committee supporting strategic discussions on financial health sustainability planning and organizational risk management.

Financial Operations and Reporting

Manage the monthly closing process including review of journal entries and bank reconciliations.
Manage daily cash flow and liquidity needs including internal fund transfers.
Prepare payroll-related journal entries including benefit and allocation adjustments.
Produce timely and accurate monthly financial reports including:
- Statement of Financial Position
- Statement of Activities with budget-to-actual and variance analysis
- Cash Flow Statement or Rolling Forecast
- Executive Summary Memo for Management
Collaborate closely with the Chair of the finance committee to prepare and present financial reports annual budgets and audit updates for board review and decision making.

Grants & Budgeting

Partner with the Development team to prepare grant proposal budgets and financial documentation.
Maintain an external grant reporting calendar and ensure all financial reporting to funders is accurate timely and compliant.
Track grant-related deferred revenue and grants receivable.
Work with program managers to monitor grant budgets analyze variances and recommend corrective actions.
Proactively resolve under- or overspending through budget modifications extensions or internal reallocations.
Provide internal budget reports and financial support to program and operations staff.

Audit and Compliance

Support the annual financial review and/or audit process.
Coordinate with external accountants to facilitate timely and accurate Form 990 preparation.
Initiate and coordinate the annual budget process and develop periodic financial projections.

TECHNOLOGY RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership & Supervision

Provide high-level supervision and strategic direction to the Director of Technology and team members fostering a collaborative outcomes-oriented and innovative-driven culture.
Set clear goals monitor performance and support professional development across the Technology department.
Ensure effective coordination and collaboration between Technology Program and Operations teams.

Strategic Technology Oversight

Collaborate with the Technology team to assess system needs operational risks and ensure data security compliance (e.g. FERPA) and business continuity.

Operational Alignment & Budget Oversight

Work with the Technology team to develop annual budgets manage vendor contracts and ensure efficient and cost-effective investments in IT infrastructure and tools.
Monitor IT project timelines and performance metrics to ensure technology solutions support scalable and sustainable impact.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or related field required.
CPA required

Experience

At least seven (7) years of progressive nonprofit accounting experience including staff supervision
Strong knowledge of nonprofit GAAP and fund/grant accounting
Experience with grants management compliance and reporting required
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software
High-level proficiency in Microsoft office (Excel Word etc.)
Familiarity with Salesforce data integration tools (e.g. Jitterbit MuleSoft) or educational data platforms is strongly preferred

Preferred Experience:

Proven track record overseeing technology operations or managing enterprise systems preferably in a nonprofit education or government setting
Experience supervising technical staff or cross-functional teams

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Focused: Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
Leadership & Team Motivation: Ability to lead from the front set a compelling vision and motivate cross-functional teams.
Strategic thought: Strategic thinker with attention to detail creative energy and strong collaborative instincts.
Communication: Excellent written and visual communication skills. Capable of distilling complex educational and workforce content into clear engaging and actionable messages.
Project Management: Strong project management skills; experience using tools such as Asana or Trello.
Agility & Problem-Solving: Comfortable managing through ambiguity and adapting to fast-changing environments with a solution-oriented mindset.
Innovation & Execution Balance: Ability to balance strategic innovation with disciplined execution aligning experimentation to clear goals.
Collaboration: Thrives in collaborative cross-functional and fast-paced environments.
Adaptability: Responsive to feedback and able to adjust to evolving priorities and community needs with agility.
Cultural Competence: High emotional intelligence and deep cultural competency; capable of leading inclusively and equitably.
Personal Leadership: Operates with humility curiosity and urgency in service of organizational mission and community impact.
Technology & Systems Acumen: Experience with digital platforms and enterprise systems such as Salesforce and ETL pipelines is a plus.
Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to lead and supervise diverse technical and non-technical teams. Demonstrated success aligning technology functions with strategic organizational goals.
Data Governance & Security Awareness: Knowledge of data privacy standards (e.g. FERPA) cybersecurity best practices and systems integration approaches.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

This position will require travel throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex to attend meetings and represent T3 at external events.

PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly required to sit and use the wrists hands and/or fingers. The employee is required to stand; walk; climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision color vision depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment associated with this position may involve varying noise levels ranging from low to high and is subject to frequent interruptions. Employees may also encounter periodic distractions resulting from the activities and interactions of colleagues in the vicinity while performing the essential duties of the role.

Required Experience:

Director