Senior Director, Finance and Accounting

Organizational Summary

San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) envisions a future where health justice is achieved for all people living with or at risk for HIV. Ultimately, we strive for a day when race is not a barrier to health and wellness, substance use is not stigmatized, HIV status does not determine quality of life, and HIV transmission is eliminated. 

Our mission is to promote health, wellness, and social justice for communities most impacted by HIV through sexual health and substance use services, advocacy, and partnership. 

Our strategic plan includes an articulation of its five key values, which are the foundation for its work and its employees: Justice, Dignity, Courage, Leadership and Excellence. We need passionate agents of social change, vanguards of public health, and practitioners of racial justice to join our fight. 

Position Overview:

Reporting to the CFO the newly created position of Senior Director, Finance and Accounting (SDFA) provides day-to-day management and integrity of core financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, compliance, and financial systems. Working under the strategic direction of the CFO, the position ensures timely, accurate, and compliant financial processes, supports program teams with financial transparency, and manages staff to deliver high-quality financial services. The position serves as the CFO’s key deputy for internal operations 

Essential Duties:

• Translate the long-term financial strategies set by the CFO and CEO into operational plans and processes.   
• Manages and oversees team to deliver assigned finance and accounting operations, budgeting, and financial forecasting.  
• Prepare financial analysis, monitor trends, and deliver reporting that equips CFO and leadership with data-driven insights. 
• Identify and mitigate financial risks and ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations, and escalating to CFO appropriately. 
• Support CFO in cross-functional engagements to provide clear, accurate reporting and information to key stakeholders.  
• Oversees financial operations of the 340B Pharmacy Program, collaborating with internal managers, CFO, and external advisors.   
• Partner with CFO to lead the finance and accounting team, including annual reviews, regular check-ins, coaching, and development.  
• Drive implementation of system improvements as directed by the CFO. 
• Coach and train direct reports to improve efficiency within the finance department.  
• In conjunction with CFO and Director, Finance & Budget, review financial policies and recommend changes to improve control and compliance. 
• Represent the CFO & finance team and engage with multi-dept Grant or other Committee(s) to support RFP development and revenue opportunities and program awareness.  
• Monitor restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring proper allocation and reporting of grant expenditures. 
• Treasury administration, monitor and report on cash flow, receivables, and alignment with cash models.  
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, and federal/state grant requirements (e.g., OMB Uniform Guidance). 
• Lead the annual audit process and preparation of Form 990 in collaboration with external auditors and advisors.  

Other Responsibilities:

• Evaluates, maintains and recommends and implements upgrades for financial systems, ensuring operational effectiveness and user adoption.  
• Provides excellent customer service to multiple departments to resolve issues and answer questions – updates systems and processes as applicable based on review of issues. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Essential Qualifications:

• Excellent knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), general knowledge of payroll and tax regulations. Experience in nonprofit accounting a plus. 
• Experience with federal or state-level grants and/or service agreements / contracts.  
• Demonstrated management skills, able to inspire, motivate, mentor, and hold accountable the finance team.  
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills. Ability to convey compliance-related information to diverse groups of stakeholders.  
• Strong experience scaling accounting systems, processes, and working with ERP-level systems. Strong experience leading the annual financial audit process. 
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; communicates important information in a timely and efficient manner to the appropriate audiences. 
• Computer/software literacy with financial accounting systems and Microsoft Office Suite. 

Salary: $156,000 - $175,000 based on experience  

Supervision: Director, Finance & Budget and Sr. Manager, Accounting. 

Physical Requirements And Work Environments:

• Skill in operating equipment such as a personal computer, copy machine and telephone system.  Ability to perform routine bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. The physical demands described here 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.   

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.  
• Minimum of seven years of progressive leadership in accounting, FP&A, and/or financial management experience required.  
• Minimum of five years of people management experience.  
• Experience with nonprofit environments desired. 
• Experience working with Audits and System Migration highly regarded. 
• Experience helping drive change, policies, and systems. 

This position will have access to protected health information (PHI) and may only access, use or disclose the minimum information necessary to perform their designated role on behalf of San Francisco AIDS Foundation, regardless of the extent of access provided. 

Work Environment:

This position is primarily located at 940 Howard, San Francisco, however it may occasionally require traveling to other office locations or off-site meetings as required by the job. Role may include evening and weekend coverage.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.  
 

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: 
  
SFAF is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees. These include: 
 
Vacation + Leave 
24 days of combined Paid Time Off/Sick Time Off for the first two years of employment 
29 days of Paid Time Off/Sick Time Off after two years of employment 
14 paid holidays per year 
 
Retirement 
403(b) Plan – SFAF matches employee contributions (1 to 1) up to 3% of salary 
 
Health Coverage 
Flexible Spending Account to set aside employee pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical and dependent expenses. 
Medical insurance - premium fully/partially paid by SFAF for employee (Kaiser Permanente HMO, Sutter Health Plus HMO) 
Vision insurance – premium fully paid by SFAF for employee (MetLife) 
Dental insurance – premiums fully/partially paid by SFAF for the employee (MetLife Insurance) 
 
Employee Sponsored Care 
Plume - Gender Affirming Care 
Maven – Family Forming benefits 
 
Life Insurance + Disability + Family Leave 
Life Insurance and AD&D insurance – Employer Paid: 100% of salary, up to $100K (MetLife) 
Long term disability insurance (MetLife) 
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Pregnancy-Related Disability Leave (PDL), as applicable 
  
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. We actively seek applications from people living with HIV/AIDS, people with disabilities, women, LGBTQ individuals and people of color. 

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

Application Process:

Please visit our careers page at:  

http://www.sfaf.org/about-us/careers/ 

Position Open Until Filled

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