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Director of Finance

  • Company: The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland
  • Location: Cleveland, Cuyahoga County
  • Salary: $138,978–$210,058/yr

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland at a glance

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SEC filings mentioning "The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland": 2search EDGAR

Federal funding recipient: largest known award $200K from the Department of the Treasury (started Jan 1, 2025) — via USAspending.gov

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The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland is seeking a full-time Director of Finance to lead financial strategy and operations for our Cleveland, Cuyahoga County headquarters. As chief financial steward, you'll drive the organization's fiscal health and ensure sustainable resources to support our mission of delivering legal services to those who need them most.

About the Role

This executive-level position shapes the financial future of a mission-driven organization. You'll own comprehensive financial leadership—from strategic planning and budget management to financial reporting and risk oversight. Your decisions will ensure financial sustainability while supporting the expansion and quality of legal services across our communities.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and implement multi-year financial strategy aligned with organizational priorities
  • Create annual budgets and financial forecasts to guide resource allocation and planning
  • Oversee all financial reporting, audit processes, and regulatory compliance requirements
  • Manage cash flow, investments, and financial reserves to strengthen organizational stability
  • Lead and mentor finance staff; oversee accounting systems, controls, and internal procedures
  • Manage grant funding, restricted funds, and donor stewardship
  • Collaborate with executive leadership and board leadership on financial planning and policy
  • Monitor operational efficiency and identify opportunities to maximize programmatic impact

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field
  • Proven leadership experience as a finance director or equivalent executive role
  • Deep expertise in nonprofit accounting, grant management, and compliance frameworks
  • Strong ability to build and manage complex budgets and financial models
  • Excellent leadership and team-building skills
  • Polished communication abilities and comfort presenting to boards and stakeholders

About The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland provides critical legal representation and advocacy to low-income individuals and families throughout Cuyahoga County. We serve thousands of clients annually and remain committed to advancing equal access to justice.

How to Apply

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Ohio is a state in the Midwestern region of the United States. It borders the Canadian province of Ontario to the north, Pennsylvania to the east, West Virginia to the southeast, Kentucky to the southwest, Indiana to the west, and Michigan to the northwest. Ohio is the 34th-largest state by area, at 44,825 sq mi (116,100 km2), and the seventh-most populous state, with a population of nearly 11.9 m

Nearby history: Cleveland Public Square, listed 1975 (20m away) — via National Register of Historic Places

Typical climate: average high 59°F / low 46°F year-round (summers around 80°F, winters around 26°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals

  • Elevation 204m (669 ft)

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