Director of Administration and Finance

Partners for Youth with Disabilities

Boston, MA, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

Job DescriptionAbout Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD)

Partners for Youth with Disabilities (PYD) empowers young people with disabilities to reach their full potential through mentoring, leadership development, and inclusion. With a $2M annual budget and a 20-person team, PYD is a dynamic nonprofit committed to equity and belonging.Position Summary

PYD seeks a strategic, mission-driven leader to serve as Director of Finance and Administration—a senior role and thought partner to the Executive Director in ensuring PYD’s financial sustainability and organizational excellence. This position oversees finance and key administrative functions, including HR (via PEO), technology, and facilities. The Director plays an active role in strategic planning, risk management, and resource diversification, helping build organizational capacity for growth.Key Responsibilities
Finance

Lead financial operations: budgeting, forecasting, audit, and compliance.
Modernize systems for efficiency and transparency (QuickBooks, Bill.com, payroll, grant tracking).
Manage grant-heavy reporting (multiple funders, federal and private grants).
Provide financial storytelling—translate data into actionable insights for program leads and the Board.
Develop multi-year financial planning and scenario models for revenue diversification.

Human Resources (via PEO)

Partner with PEO to ensure HR policies align with PYD’s values and compliance requirements.
Oversee benefits and payroll accuracy; clarify PEO’s role in onboarding and employee relations.

Administration & Technology

Collaborate with the Director of Operations to negotiate and manage relationships with vendors. Ensure complete and accurate vendor set up in accounting and billing systems.
Ensure data security and technology planning; support hybrid work and program delivery.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
6–10 years of progressive experience in nonprofit finance and administration.
Expertise in GAAP, nonprofit accounting, and grant compliance.
Proficiency in QuickBooks (required); Bill.com experience a plus.
Strong analytical skills and ability to translate financial data into accessible insights.
Demonstrated commitment to disability inclusion, equity, and belonging.

Reporting Structure

Reports to Executive Director.
Partners closely with Director of Operations and Treasurer.
Manage the organization’s finance department and supervise accounting staff andcontractors, serving as back-up in all functions as needed.

Compensation and Benefits
The Director of Administration and Finance is an exempt position with a starting salary range of $95,000-$125,000. PYD provides employees with a generous benefits package that includes a 401(k)-retirement plan with 3% employer contribution, FSA and HSA plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, holidays), health/dental vision insurance with a generous employer contribution, employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, and employer-paid short-term & long-term disability insurance. PYD maintains a hybrid work schedule and will continue to adapt work as warranted by the organization’s needs. This position is intended to be a Boston-based position.Join us in building a more inclusive world for youth with disabilities.

i9v3czdYBR