Director of Finance

The Director of Finance is responsible for the financial integrity, transparency, and compliance across all of MIST. This role oversees national and regional financial operations, budgeting, training, and sponsorship coordination, while helping maintain MIST’s fiscal health and adherence to regulatory standards. The Director of Finance also leads the National Finance committee.  The Director of Finance will build and scale the finance function from the ground up, establish institutional-grade financial infrastructure, and ultimately help position the organization for long-term sustainability.

The organization is operating with roughly $600,000 in annual cashflow.  The organization is growing rapidly and requires an annual external audit based on State of Michigan requirements.  There is tremendous growth at MIST and the next leader has the opportunity to further progress the organization as a valued, and key, stakeholder.


Official Start Date: September 1st, 2026
(A 4-month transition period with the outgoing Director will precede the starting date)

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial Oversight

    • Oversee the National Finance committee and manage bank accounts for all regions

    • Ensure timely submission of the annual Form 990 and other required regulatory documents

    • Propose, manage, and adjust the annual Shared Revenues budget, including calculating and collecting dues

    • Oversee the review and approval process for all regional budgets

  • Operations

    • Serve as a strategic partner to the Executive Director and Board of Trustees, contributing to enterprise strategy, capital allocation, and long-term value creation

    • Design and scale all core finance functions, including accounting, FP&A, tax, and internal controls

    • Implement scalable systems and processes (ERP, reporting tools, dashboards, etc.)

    • Lead cash flow management, liquidity planning, and debt covenant compliance

    • Partner with operations to improve unit economics, pricing, and cost structure

  • Financial Training & Compliance:

    • Maintain, update, and enforce MIST’s Financial Guidelines

    • Coordinate training for regional teams, including bookkeeping and budget creation

  • Sponsorships & Fund Management:

    • Oversee the coordination of multi‑region or national sponsorships with external organizations

    • Oversee national funds, including budgeting for national events and communicating fund disbursements to stakeholders

  • Legal Compliance:

    • Collaborate with the and Executive Director and Board of Trustees to support legal compliance efforts and ensure financial activities meet regulatory standard in both the US & Canada

    • Ensure GAAP compliance, audit readiness, and sponsor/donor reporting standards

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field required

    • MBA and/or CPA strongly preferred

  • Candidates must hold a passport and be available to travel between the US and Canada

  • Cannot hold a concurrent MIST organizing role (must step down if selected)

  • Prior MIST experience is preferred

  • Prior experience with Quickbooks, ERP platforms, and creating and maintaining budgets

  • Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines with high accuracy

  • Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams 

  • Commitment to organizational stewardship, including supporting ELT peers and participating in broader strategic discussions beyond assigned responsibilities

  • Ability to dedicate 12 - 16 hours/week

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