Posted August 23, 2026
Director of Finance
Urban Peak Denver
Denver, CO, US
Full Time
120000USD - 170000USD per year
Job Description
Job Description
The Director of Finance (DOF) is responsible for providing executive level leadership in the financial matters of Urban Peak, a $12MM 501 (c) (3) organization. In collaboration with the Finance Committee and Board of Directors, the DOF serves as a thought partner to the CEO in developing and implementing financial strategies across the organization to ensure program success and long-term fiscal sustainability. The DOF serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, a collaboration of program and administrative Directors who establish priorities to achieve strategic objectives and oversees finance staff who handle all financial activities for the organization.
Who You Are:
- A Master of Business Administration (MBA) in finance, OR a master’s in accounting degree or related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a financial leadership position including financial analysis, staff supervision, strategic planning, roll-up budgeting, audits and high-level problem solving.
- Experience presenting financial information to Board of Directors and/or Finance Committee.
- Executive level financial management experience as well as hands-on accounting experience.
- Experience with not for profit and fund accounting, government reporting, and audits; single audit experience preferred.
- Capital project financial management experience preferred.
- Accounting software experience using fund accounting; Blackbaud Financial Edge preferred.
- Have a commitment to the mission of Urban Peak and a desire to understand trauma informed care and positive youth development.
- Lived experience reflective of the youth we serve encouraged but not required
- Must be computer proficient and possess experience of Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)
- Understanding of the provision of and commitment to trauma-informed care and positive youth development
- Team-oriented and able to coordinate with various departments and staff.
- Must be insurable as a driver on Urban Peak’s auto liability policy in order to conduct business on behalf of the agency or transport youth using an Urban Peak vehicle and/or an approved personal vehicle
- Ability to pass both federal and state background checks.
- Ability to pass pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) screening and a pre-employment physical examination.
- Provide proof of education (HS Diploma OR Official Transcripts)
What You Will Do:
Financial Management & Planning
- Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and transparency of all Urban Peak financial transactions.
- Produce accurate, timely, and valuable internal and external financial reports.
- Review monthly close information and assist finance team with close as needed.
- Create monthly (or more frequent) financial statements and perform variance analysis to budget.
- Analyze operating performance and manage to an operating break-even exclusive of “below the line” items such as gains/losses on asset sales, investment returns, etc.
- Manage capital asset accounting; ensure fixed assets are properly recorded, depreciated, and retired.
- Monitor and report on investment performance including adherence to Investment Policies established by the Board of Directors.
- Oversee organizational cash flow and movement of funds to meet operational needs and capital plans.
- Review and approve payroll ensuring a viable audit trail is maintained for payroll changes.
- Review and approve reconciliations for all bank and investment accounts.
- Stay up to date on nonprofit best practices, local/state/federal law and regulations regarding nonprofit financial and administrative operations.
- Identify financial risks and opportunities; provide recommendations to the CEO and Board as requested.
- Maintain strong internal controls and financial policies which meet or exceed industry standards.
Budget Development & Oversight
- Manage the annual budget process ensuring resources are spent in a fiscally responsible manner in accordance with Urban Peak’s mission and strategic priorities.
- Prepare and distribute financial packets to Directors with budgetary responsibilities.
- Provide technical assistance and training in reading financial information and creating a budget.
- Review department/program budgets and supporting information.
- Create the agency’s government revenue and capital expenditure budgets, organizational staffing plan, and employee benefit offerings.
- Create a comprehensive roll-up agency budget.
- Work with the CEO to establish budget priorities and reduce expenses if needed.
- Prepare and present a balanced agency-wide budget to the Finance Committee outlining major assumptions.
- Prepare and distribute quarterly budget tracking information to Directors highlighting any areas of concern.
- Work with Directors to reduce expenses as needed to maintain in alignment with budgets.
Organizational Funding, Compliance & Risk Management
- Identify funding needs of the organization and communicate these to the CEO and Development Team.
- Develop detailed budgets for government and restricted philanthropic grant requests.
- Oversee grant billings and reporting to ensure compliance with all pre and post award requirements.
- Prepare and submit financial reports as required by funders.
- Participate in funding program audits as needed.
- Responsible for accurate grant spend projections and the timely submission of budget amendments.
- Senior financial liaison with government funders and large restricted foundations.
- Manage risk via appropriate insurance coverage for all organizational activities and properties.
What We Offer:
- Salary Range: $ 120,000 to $170,000 / annual
- Shift Schedule: Monday through Friday 9AM to 5PM
- 100% Employer paid Medical and Dental plans - Buy-up plans available
- Vision Plan
- Flexible Spending Plan – Health & Dependent Care
- Accident Coverage | Critical Care & Hospitalization Ancillary Plan
- Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D
- Employee Voluntary Life Insurance
- Employer paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Colorado Paid Famli Leave Private Plan – Employee / Employer Split @ 50%
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with 2% Agency Match
- Employer paid RTD Eco Pass
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 48 hours Paid Sick Time
- 120 hours of Vacation to start on an accrual basis
- Robust Employee Assistance Program
- Second Language pay differential upon successfully passing language exam
- Staff support for lateral growth through training and mentorship
