Job Title: Senior Director of Partner Solutions Finance
Department: Partner Solutions Finance
Location: Hybrid, based in Washington, DC, or Durham, NC; or Remote in Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, or Virginia
Who We Are
Today’s societal challenges are more complex, interconnected, and urgent than ever. Sunflower Services is comprised of over 240 professionals with deep expertise in the philanthropic sector. We provide support services to fiscal sponsors and intermediaries—and their hundreds of mission-driven projects—that are creating meaningful change. We welcome jobseekers who are motivated by results and driven by impact. For a list of current job openings at Sunflower, please visit our LinkedIn page.
Sunflower Services is an independent, nonprofit-owned Public Benefit Corporation dedicated to providing operational excellence to nonprofit and social impact organizations. Sunflower delivers integrated solutions in finance, HR, grants management, compliance, and other administrative areas, helping mission-driven organizations and changemakers focus on what matters most: their impact.
Position Overview
Sunflower Services seeks a senior finance leader to serve as Senior Director, Partner Solutions Finance. This role leads the finance team supporting partner nonprofit funds (the Funds) and is accountable for accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, timely audits and tax filings, treasury discipline, client-facing financial advisory support, and high-performing team leadership.
The Senior Director partners closely with Fund Presidents, their boards, executive stakeholders, and internal cross-functional leaders to deliver reliable financial information, strengthen risk management, and improve service quality for the organizations Sunflower serves.
The Senior Director is responsible for outcomes, not merely activity. Success in the role will be measured by the quality, timeliness, accuracy, and usefulness of financial deliverables; the effectiveness of team leadership; and the ability to improve systems, controls, and client service over time.
What You’ll Do
Financial Leadership and Client Support
- Serve as the senior finance lead for assigned partner organizations, providing strategic financial guidance to Fund Presidents, executive leaders, and Fund boards.
- Translate financial results, risks, and trends into clear recommendations for audiences at varied levels of financial literacy.
- Oversee the preparation of board and committee financial materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and decision-useful analysis.
- Review invoices with clients, maintain timely collections of outstanding invoices with direct collaboration with Fund Presidents and staff.
- Provide proactive insights into operating performance, liquidity, compliance exposure, and the financial implications of strategic initiatives.
- Provide strategic advice to executive Fund leaders to ensure business is succeeding on operational initiatives while staying within desired risk and compliance parameters.
Financial Operations and Compliance
- Evaluate and strengthen accounting systems, workflows, internal controls, and operating procedures to improve accuracy, scalability, and operational efficiency.
- Coordinate the ongoing management of the monthly financial close process and lead the planning and preparation of financial statement audits for the Funds.
- Research and provide guidance on compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) SEC, FASB, SOX, and other regulatory requirements, issues, and topics.
- Maintain and enhance systems that promote transaction efficiency and timely and accurate reporting.
- Oversee and shape the content of financial reports and other materials which are provided at Fund Board meetings and committee meetings.
- Administrative oversight of a team of financial analysts – led by the Senior Director of Client Financial Services – focused on enhancing systems and processes to ensure clients are receiving accurate and timely reporting and advisory support.
- Partner with technology and operations teams to improve data integration, reduce manual effort, and enhance reporting reliability across systems.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives with measurable targets for service quality.
Audit, Tax, and Compliance
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of Fund financial statements and tax returns by working closely with the Director of Reporting and Director of Taxation – providing leadership on technical matters, quality assurance and internal control matters.
- Direct the completion of annual financial statement audits, Form 990s, and other required filings for all assigned entities.
- Own readiness for audits and tax filings by maintaining schedules, supporting documentation, technical accounting positions, and internal review standards.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements, including governance, control, and reporting obligations relevant to the organizations served.
- Monitor audit findings, management letter comments, and compliance gaps; assign remediation owners and set deadlines; and track closure to completion.
Team Leadership and Development
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of finance, accounting, and payroll professionals across domestic and international settings.
- Set clear performance expectations, service standards, and development plans for direct reports and departmental leaders.
- Support hiring, onboarding, succession planning, retention, and performance management for finance staff members.
- Build a culture of accountability, responsiveness, collaboration, and continuous improvement throughout the team.
- Facilitate effective teamwork among managers and promote healthy and productive intra and cross team relationships. Lead and shape efforts to address cross-team challenges, assigning priority to such activities based on risk and relationship management exposure as well as excellence in customer service and passion to meet or exceed service standards.
- Promote timely communications across the finance team, the company and external stakeholders to enable alignment on priority tasks and enhance understanding of financial risks across the team.
- Improve policies and procedures to streamline internal controls and improve operational efficiency.
Treasury and Risk Management
- Maintain a strategic partnership with the Senior Director of Treasury and Tax in overseeing treasury management activities, including cash visibility, banking administration, payment controls, and liquidity planning.
- Work with internal audit to test and assess financial and operational risks within the finance function and implement mitigation plans for high-priority exposures.
- Support the Senior Director of Treasury and Tax in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with banking partners – supporting sound cash and investment management practices.
- Ensure appropriate controls are in place for banking platforms, cash movement, and related approvals.
What You’ll Bring
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; Graduate degree preferred
- Minimum 10-12+ years of relevant professional experience in accounting/finance functions
- Experience in public accounting and supporting non-profit organizations, philanthropic structures, or complex multi-entity environments strongly preferred and considered key for success in the role
- CPA required
- Five or more years’ experience managing a team
Desired Skills And Capabilities
- A strong understanding of financial requirements and reporting for both commercial businesses and non-profits
- Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations, including advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software
- Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills, which allows for strategic data interpretation vs. simple reporting and ability to translate financial concepts to individuals at all levels
- Strong executive presence and ability to effectively communicate with senior management, boards, and other outside parties
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to combine technical accounting expertise with practical business judgment and a client service orientation
- Experience developing and implementing strong accounting processes and procedures in dynamic and fast-paced organizations
- Experience in philanthropy, nonprofit management, business and/or consulting strongly preferred.
- Innovative with a strong entrepreneurial spirit
- Extremely well organized, detail-oriented and analytical
Compensation And Benefits
The annual salary range for this position is $170,000 - $190,000. Our salary ranges are based on national compensation benchmarks of similar sized companies in professional services. This position is eligible for an annual bonus at 15% of the annual salary.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a flexible spending account and health savings account, in addition to a 401k with a company match, and commuter benefits.
We give generous paid time off, with 18 days of vacation time, 10 days of personal time, 20 hours of volunteer time, 11 company holidays, and 4 optional holidays.
We support work-life balance with parental leave, UrbanSitter membership, Employee Resource Groups, and fitness and telecommunications reimbursements.
We value growth and development with options for education reimbursement and professional development.
We also offer disability, life insurance, additional voluntary insurances, and access to Teladoc and Health Advocate.
Work at Sunflower Services
Submit a resume and cover letter. The application deadline for this position is June 1st, 2026. The deadline to apply may be shortened or extended depending on business needs.
Location Requirements
This is a full-time position. The position can operate on a hybrid schedule, based in our Washington, DC, or Durham, NC offices, or it can be fully remote from the following locations: Illinois, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, or Virginia.
If a new hire is within proximity of our Washington, DC or Durham, NC offices, the expectation during onboarding (~90 days) is that you come into the office a minimum of 3 days per week. After this onboarding period, employees can then come into the office on a more flexible schedule with the remaining days worked at home/remotely.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds at a time
- Occasional travel may be required
We will make reasonable accommodations under the guidelines of the Americans With Disabilities Act.
Sunflower Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer without regard to race, gender, disability status, veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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