Our vision is our name: Liberty in North Korea. We are a global movement of people working together to advance freedom for all North Koreans.

To Apply:

Please upload your resume and a thoughtful cover letter. We actually read them! We take both into high consideration.

If you have any questions you can email us at jobs@libertyinnorthkorea.org.

The Opportunity

The Director of Finance is a key member of our team, responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial integrity, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability. This role oversees all financial functions - including budgeting, reporting, accounting, and compliance - as well as core operational areas such risk management and legal. This role will supervise and support the Accounting and Operations Manager who is responsible for various day-to-day accounting and finance functions. The Director of Finance will also work in close partnership with the Executive Leadership Team to provide financial insight and strategic direction, enabling the organization to maximize our impact.  Who says Excel spreadsheets can’t change the world?

What you'll do

Day-to-Day Financial Management (50%)

• Oversee all day-to-day accounting and finance functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll accounting, expense reporting, bank account reconciliation, and cash management
• Ensure accounting periods (monthly, quarterly, and annually) are closed in a timely and accurate manner, so that financial statements can be prepared and distributed across the organization, including to the Board of Directors
• Lead the organization’s annual and multi-year budgeting process, working closely with the Executive Leadership Team and individual budget managers in the organization to ensure that resource allocation aligns with short and long-term objectives set by the Chief Executive Officer
• Oversee the annual audit process as well as the organization’s federal (Form 990) and state (Form 199, RRF-1, etc.) tax filings, serving as the primary liaison to the external audit and accounting firm
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit accounting standards, and other regulatory reporting requirements
• Continue to strengthen and evolve internal controls as the organization grows, constantly evaluating and recommending improvements to financial systems and processes
• Work closely with the development (fundraising) team to maintain accurate tracking and reporting on restricted donations and grants, providing financial reports to donors and funders as needed
• Manage the relationships between the organization and all external finance and banking partners, including traditional banks, payment gateways, credit card providers, and auditors

Financial Planning & Analysis + Long Term Strategy  (30%)

• Develop monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasts, including multi-scenario models
• Create and maintain a rolling cash flow forecast

• Develop and monitor reports and dashboards that measure and give a deep understanding of the financial health of the organization
• Analyze trends and variances, providing strategic insights to the Executive Leadership Team and Board of Directors
• Partner with the CEO and other members of the executive team to evaluate financial risks, opportunities, and long-term sustainability
• Support long-term strategic planning, organizational growth, and new initiatives through financial modeling and analyses
• Develop multi-year financial models aligned with organizational strategy and fundraising priorities
• Partner with the Director of Development to align fundraising strategy, goals, and progress with the organization’s financial sustainability 

Operations and Administration (10%)

• Serve as the primary liaison between the organization and external legal counsel
• Oversee risk management and mitigation for the organization, working with external brokers to ensure proper insurance coverage is in place
• Partner with HR and offer financial input on compensation, benefits, and other operational matters 

Leadership and Board Support (10%)

• Supervise and support the Accounting and Operations Manager (and any future accounting and finance staff members, as the department grows)
• Serve as staff lead for the Audit and Finance Committee of the Board of Directors; prepare materials and present financial insights, trends, and recommendations to the committee and our Board of Directors 
• Train and support non-finance staff in budgeting, expense processes, financial literacy, and compliance
• Build a collaborative, mission-aligned finance culture centered on accuracy, accountability, and clarity

Qualifications

Required

• A minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in financial management, reporting and accounting
• At least 2 years of supervisory experience managing accounting staff
• Strong technical accounting skills, including hands-on experience with GAAP
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for the executive leadership team and the board of directors
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting software (we use NetSuite)
• Strong communication, collaboration, and relationship-building skills
• Highly organized with a proactive, ownership-driven work style
• Delivers results and answers on time, with the judgment to know when the answers need to be perfect versus good-enough for the exercise at hand
• Must be authorized to work in the States

Preferred

• MBA, CPA or similar credential
• Experience managing external audits
• Experience leading organization-wide system implementations
• Experience growing a nonprofit from ~$3M to ~$10M+
• Knowledge of grants accounting and donor reporting
• International accounting familiarity / willingness to learn
• Prior work (professionally or on a volunteer basis involving accounting) with a non-profit

Benefits

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• Paid sabbatical every 5 years
• Retirement benefits (401k with company match)
• Life insurance             
• Generous paid vacation, sick, and holiday leave
• Winter break!
• Flexible Spending Account (health and dependent care)
• Professional development fund
• Wellness support stipend 
• Collaborative work culture with strong company values

Location

We strongly prefer local candidates, but we are open to remote candidates.

For local candidates: Our headquarters is in downtown Long Beach at 115 Pine Ave, Ste 210, Long Beach, CA. We work on a hybrid schedule and come into the office once a week on Wednesdays.

For remote candidates: You may apply from any location within the States.

Salary

For candidates with more experience, we are open to hiring at the Senior Director level. Salary and title will be dependent on experience and qualifications.