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Director of Finance
Location: Nashville
About this role
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands is seeking an experienced Director of Finance to lead our financial operations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all accounting and reporting functions — from day-to-day accounting to board-level financial reporting, grant compliance, and audit preparation.
This role is an opportunity to build structure, improve systems, and make a lasting impact at one of the region’s most trusted nonprofit legal services organizations — advancing equal justice for low-income people across Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands.
Key responsibilities
Financial operations & accounting
- Own and oversee all accounting functions: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management
- Execute and maintain consistent monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Maintain and reconcile all bank accounts, investment accounts, and client trust accounts
- Develop, refine, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Identify and correct inconsistencies, errors, and inefficiencies in current accounting practices
Financial reporting & budgeting
- Prepare and deliver monthly financial statements, board reports, and variance analyses
- Lead development of the annual organizational budget in collaboration with leadership
- Monitor cash flow and provide projections to support operational decision-making
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting as needed
Grants & compliance
- Oversee financial tracking and reporting for grants in coordination with stakeholders
- Ensure expenditures align with grant requirements, budgets, and restrictions
- Lead audit preparation and serve as primary liaison to external auditors
- Oversee preparation of Form 990, 1099s, 1096, and all required financial filings
Process standardization & systems
- Document and standardize key financial processes and workflows
- Improve efficiency and consistency within existing accounting systems
- Identify and implement practical improvements that reduce manual work and errors
Organizational leadership
- Serve as the primary point of accountability for financial accuracy and reporting
- Partner with leadership to improve financial visibility and support strategic decision-making
- Establish financial discipline and accountability across departments
Requirements
What we’re looking for
- Commitment to equal justice and advocacy for low-income people
- Treats clients, staff, and the public with dignity and respect
- Appreciation for people of diverse economic, social, and cultural backgrounds
- High level of integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment
- Ability to take ownership of projects and work both independently and collaboratively
- Strong ability to handle and prioritize multiple competing demands
Compensation & work environment
$89,000 – $103,500 annually, depending on experience. Full-time, exempt. Office hours Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m., with occasional after-hours needs. Work is performed primarily in our Nashville, TN office. Some travel within the LASMTC service area may be required. Reasonable accommodations available.
Ready to make a difference? Apply today.
Legal Aid Society of Middle Tennessee and the Cumberlands · Nashville, TN · las.org