Lead Financial Strategy. Advance Our Mission.
At Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana, we believe meaningful work transforms lives. Every financial decision we make supports employment opportunities, workforce development, and services that strengthen our communities.
We are seeking an accomplished Director of Finance to join our executive leadership team with a clearly defined opportunity to transition into the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) role within approximately six months, based on demonstrated performance and successful completion of the leadership transition plan.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a strategic finance leader who wants to move beyond managing numbers to helping shape the future of a growing nonprofit organization.
About the Role
As Director of Finance, you will partner closely with the current CFO, President & CEO, executive leadership team, and Board of Directors to oversee the organization's financial operations while preparing to assume executive financial leadership.
During the transition period, you will gain comprehensive knowledge of the organization's financial strategy, systems, risk management practices, board reporting, budgeting processes, grants administration, and long-term planning initiatives.
QualificationsRequired Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an emphasis in Accounting.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience managing finance and accounting teams.
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, grants management, and audit preparation.
- Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and governing boards.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting software.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- MBA or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience within nonprofit, workforce development, healthcare, government contracting, or human services organizations.
- Experience with investment oversight, enterprise risk management, and strategic financial planning.
Screenings: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, credit check, and driving record assessment.
We're looking for someone who:
- Thinks strategically while executing operationally.
- Leads with integrity, accountability, and transparency.
- Develops people and builds high-performing teams.
- Communicates complex financial information with clarity.
- Uses data to influence organizational decisions.
- Embraces innovation and continuous improvement.
- Builds collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization.
- Is passionate about using financial leadership to strengthen our mission and community impact.
In addition to rewarding work, North Louisiana offers an exceptional quality of life filled with culture, recreation, and Southern hospitality. The region is home to vibrant and welcoming communities, each with its own unique character. Shreveport and Bossier City offer lively entertainment, riverfront attractions, casinos, festivals, and a growing arts and music scene. Monroe and West Monroe are known for their strong sense of community, scenic Ouachita River views, and popular destinations like the Biedenharn Museum & Gardens and Antique Alley. Alexandria and Pineville sit in the heart of Louisiana, offering rich history, beautiful outdoor spaces like the Red River and nearby Kisatchie National Forest, and a family-friendly atmosphere. Natchitoches, the oldest city in Louisiana, is famous for its historic downtown, brick streets, Cane River Lake, and the nationally recognized Christmas Festival that draws visitors from across the country.
Together, these communities reflect the best of North Louisiana—affordable living, natural beauty, deep cultural roots, and a strong sense of belonging. From vibrant city life to charming small-town experiences, the region provides an ideal place to build both a meaningful career and a fulfilling lifestyle.
Join Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana and become part of a team that believes in the power of work to transform lives while enjoying everything this welcoming and dynamic region has to offer.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business with an emphasis in Accounting.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
- At least 5 years of leadership experience managing finance and accounting teams.
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, grants management, and audit preparation.
- Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership and governing boards.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and financial/accounting software.
- Exceptional analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
- MBA or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
- Experience within nonprofit, workforce development, healthcare, government contracting, or human services organizations.
- Experience with investment oversight, enterprise risk management, and strategic financial planning.
- Successful completion of background check, credit check, and driving record assessment.
What We Do
Goodwill Industries of North Louisiana is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving people's lives through the power of work. It provides education, training, and career services to individuals with disabilities and disadvantages across 26 parishes in North Louisiana. Through its retail operations and workforce development programs, Goodwill helps people develop the skills, self-esteem, and sense of purpose needed to support their families.
