At Alianza Coachella Valley, we are dedicated to making a meaningful impact in our community. Join our passionate team of changemakers and help us drive accelerate solutions for the Coachella Valley and Salton Sea region through innovative campaigns and programs. Together, we can empower our community and create lasting solutions.

Director of Finance & Accounting

Location: Coachella, CA (Office-based or Hybrid)
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000
Position Open Until Filled

About Alianza Coachella Valley

Alianza Coachella Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization working in the communities surrounding the Salton Sea since 2010. Formerly known as Building Healthy Communities Coachella Valley, Alianza was formed to address deep and persistent inequities in the Eastern Coachella Valley and the broader Salton Sea region. 

Our mission is to transform the socioeconomic conditions of the Eastern Coachella Valley and Salton Sea region so that people in all communities have opportunities to prosper.

We exist because too many families in the Salton Sea region face systemic barriers tied to poverty, environmental injustice, under-resourced schools, and limited infrastructure. These challenges are interconnected. Our work recognizes that public health, environmental conditions, educational opportunity, and economic mobility are inseparable and must be addressed together.

Alianza serves as the central convening and support organization – a backbone organization – for a collaborative partnership of community-based organizations, public agencies, advocates, researchers, and residents across the Coachella Valley and Imperial Valley. We work to ensure that the communities most impacted by inequity are at the center of decision-making, policy development, and investment.

The Opportunity

Alianza is seeking a strategic, experienced, and mission-driven Director of Finance & Accounting to serve as a senior leader and key advisor to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

This role goes beyond managing financial operations. You will shape long-term sustainability, ensure financial integrity, and strengthen systems that allow our programs to grow and thrive. If you are a finance leader who values operational excellence and strategic impact within a mission-driven organization, this role offers meaningful influence.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Partner with the Executive Director and Board to develop and manage the annual budget and multi-year financial projections

  • Provide financial analysis, forecasting, and scenario modeling to guide strategic decision-making

  • Serve as advisor to the Board Finance Committee and present clear, accurate financial reports

Financial Management and Operational Oversight

  • Oversee all accounting and financial operations in compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards

  • Direct daily financial operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, cash management, and benefits administration

  • Lead financial system improvements and process upgrades to increase efficiency and scalability

Grant Accounting and Compliance

  • Oversee grant revenue recognition, expense tracking, and restricted fund management

  • Prepare for and manage the annual audit process and serve as primary liaison with external auditors

  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting to foundations, grantors, and funding partners

Organizational Capacity Building

  • Provide financial guidance and training to program staff to strengthen fiscal literacy across the organization

  • Oversee finance-related vendors and consultants

Qualifications

Education

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

Experience

  • 8–10 years of accounting and finance experience

  • Nonprofit or mission-driven organization experience strongly preferred

  • Senior management or Director-level leadership experience preferred

Technical Expertise

  • Advanced knowledge of nonprofit financial practices, GAAP, and grant accounting

  • High proficiency in QuickBooks and Google Workspace

Communication Skills

  • Ability to clearly explain complex financial information to non-financial audiences

  • Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred

Certifications (Preferred)

  • CPA (completed or in progress)

  • Public Notary Certification

Why Join Alianza

This is an opportunity to build financial systems that directly support environmental justice, educational equity, youth leadership, and regional economic resilience in the Coachella Valley.

Your leadership will strengthen the infrastructure behind meaningful community change.

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials to info@alianzacv.org:

  • Cover Letter

  • Resume

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Qualified candidates will be contacted directly to schedule interviews.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alianza Coachella Valley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. If you require accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact the Executive Director.