Endependence Center | Norfolk, VA | On-Site

Endependence Center, a federally funded Center for Independent Living serving Hampton Roads, is seeking a mission-driven, detail-oriented Deputy Finance Director to join our leadership team.

This position is a planned successor role. The individual hired will train alongside our current Finance Director and assume increasing responsibility during a structured transition period, with the intention of stepping fully into the Finance Director position upon retirement anticipated by the end of 2025.

If you are a nonprofit finance professional ready to grow into a senior leadership role while supporting disability rights and independent living, we encourage you to apply.

Salary Range: $77,846 – $81,600 (depending on qualifications and experience)

What You’ll Do

As Deputy Finance Director, you will support and learn all core functions of nonprofit financial leadership, including:

• • Assisting with development and monitoring of a $2M+ organizational budget
  • Tracking and allocating expenses across multiple federal and state funding sources
  • Supporting grant reimbursement reporting and fund accounting compliance
  • Entering and categorizing financial activity in QuickBooks Online
  • Utilizing Bill.com to maintain digital approval workflows and documentation
  • Assisting with annual audit preparation and nonprofit financial reporting
  • Supporting payroll and benefits administration through iSolved
  • Supervising and collaborating with the Accounting Clerk

This role is designed to prepare you to serve as the organization’s next Finance Director.

Benefits Highlights

• • Comprehensive Health Care Coverage — Benefits begin Day 1
    • • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous Paid Leave — Begins accruing on Day 1
    • • Full-time staff earn 7.5 hours per pay period
  • Paid Holidays
    • • 13 paid holidays each year
  • Compensatory Leave (Comp Time)
    • • Earn additional leave in accordance with organizational policy

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • At least 3 years of nonprofit or governmental accounting experience
  • Experience managing federal grants and fund accounting
  • Strong understanding of budgets, internal controls, and financial reporting
  • Commitment to integrity, confidentiality, and fiscal stewardship

Preferred (Not Required)

• • Supervisory experience
  • Experience with Bill.com or similar systems
  • Payroll/HR system experience (iSolved preferred)
  • Lived disability experience and/or strong connection to the disability community

Why Endependence Center?

Endependence Center is rooted in the Independent Living Philosophy, promoting self-determination, community integration, and consumer-driven services for people with disabilities.

We believe strong financial stewardship strengthens independence and ensures long-term community impact.

Individuals with disabilities and those with disability-related lived or professional experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

To Apply

Please submit a resume and cover letter to:

Nichole Davis, Executive Director
ecinorf@endependence.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled