Latino Coalition for Community Leadership Director of Fiscal Capacity (Colorado or California Based) Denver, CO · Los Angeles, CA · Remote · Full time Company website

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The mission of the Latino Coalition for Community Leadership is to find, fund, form, and feature nonprofits in marginalized communities meeting the needs of individuals and families. We seek out organizations with deep roots in the community, help them gain access to State and Federal funding, and then provide them with capacity-building, training, and technical assistance to help them gain sustainability and advance the great work they do.

The LCCL has earned a reputation as a leader amongst national intermediaries, as well as
community-based organizations. We attribute our success to the individual contributions made by each of our employees.

The Latino Coalition for Community Leadership (LCCL)’s continuing policy is to afford Equal Employment Opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of their race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, military or citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.

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WE OFFER:
A collaborative, mission-driven remote work environment and the opportunity to make an impact in the nonprofit sector; A wide range of benefits; Generous paid time off; A competitive salary based on skills, education, and experience; Equal opportunity employment; New home office Set-up; and Amazing Coworkers!

* Candidates must already reside in either Colorado or California to be considered.*

About Us

The Latino Coalition for Community Leadership (LCCL) is a grant intermediary dedicated to strengthening nonprofit organizations serving impacted communities. Through our mission to Find, Fund, Form, and Feature nonprofits, we invest in organizations that are deeply rooted in and led by the communities they serve.

LCCL administers Federal and State grants that are sub-granted to approximately 50 nonprofit Community Partner organizations across Colorado and California. Many of our partners are managing government funding for the first time, and we work alongside them to build strong financial, administrative, and organizational capacity that supports long-term success and sustainability.

Position Overview

The Director of Fiscal Capacity is a key leadership position within LCCL's Fiscal Team. This role is responsible for overseeing the financial capacity-building, fiscal monitoring, and compliance support provided to Community Partner organizations receiving subgrants or participating in fiscal sponsorship arrangements.

Community Partner subgrants and fiscal sponsorships currently represent approximately 75% of LCCL's overall budget. As a result, this role plays a critical part in ensuring both Community Partner financial systems and LCCL's internal financial processes effectively support organizational goals, funding requirements, and long-term impact.

The Director of Fiscal Capacity will provide leadership to fiscal review staff, oversee subgrantee fiscal processes, contribute to internal accounting operations, and partner closely with senior leadership to strengthen fiscal management systems across the organization.

Essential Responsibilities

Fiscal Capacity Building & Technical Assistance

• Conduct fiscal assessments of Community Partner organizations.
• Provide technical assistance related to:
• Budget development and management
• Internal controls
• Cost allocation methodologies
• Allowability of expenses
• Indirect cost calculations
• Financial systems and processes
• Deliver training, coaching, and resources based on identified organizational needs.

Compliance & Financial Oversight

• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, local, and contractual regulations and requirements.
• Monitor Community Partner use of grant and contract funds.
• Provide guidance regarding allowable costs and expenditures.
• Support Community Partners in meeting fiscal reporting requirements.
• Oversee fiscal sponsorship Community Partners and ensure LCCL fulfills its responsibilities as fiscal agent.

Budgeting & Financial Management

• Monitor and improve budgeting processes impacting Community Partners and organizational budgets.
• Oversee fiscal review of reimbursement requests and grantmaking activities.
• Ensure:
• Accurate financial allocations
• Budget adherence
• Appropriate project coding
• Assist with grant-specific General Ledger oversight, including:
• In-kind contribution tracking and reporting
• Fiscal sponsorship fee management
• Community Partner program service revenue tracking
• Monitor grant- and contract-specific spending caps and allowances, including:
• Housing-related funding restrictions
• Participant expense limitations
• Administrative expense caps that apply to both LCCL and Community Partners

Leadership & Internal Operations

• Provide oversight and direction to fiscal review staff and fiscal monitoring processes.
• Maintain project, contract, and fiscal training guides and procedure manuals.
• Assist the Director of Finance and Executive Team with financial reporting to funders.
• Contribute to the development of a strong, collaborative fiscal team.
• Partner with organizational leadership to continuously improve financial systems and processes.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in public or private accounting.
• Demonstrated experience with nonprofit accounting strongly preferred.
• Proven knowledge of day-to-day financial and accounting management within nonprofit organizations.
• Understanding of the financial needs of social enterprises is a plus.
• CPA preferred.
• Experience with Federal grants and Federal Uniform Guidance preferred.
• Experience managing State, County, and City contracts preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Successful candidates will demonstrate:

• Commitment to LCCL's mission and values.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to identify errors and discrepancies in complex spreadsheets and financial models.
• Ability to investigate and determine root causes of financial issues.
• Sound judgment regarding when processes should be implemented, revised, or maintained.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to communicate technical financial information to audiences with varying levels of accounting knowledge.
• Experience delivering virtual training and coaching.
• Ability to build and maintain productive long-distance working relationships with Community Partners and colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, multi-state environment.
• Knowledge of multiple accounting software platforms; experience with Sage Intacct nonprofit accounting software is a plus.
• Intellectual curiosity and strategic thinking.
• Initiative and self-direction.
• Strong commitment to meeting deadlines and achieving results.
• Ability to balance strategic, big-picture thinking with detailed operational execution.
• Comfort working in an entrepreneurial and growing organization that continuously develops new systems and processes.
• Strong interpersonal and change-management skills.

Work Environment & Travel Requirements

This is a fully remote position utilizing virtual office technology.

Employees must:

• Maintain a safe and productive home office environment.
• Have reliable high-speed internet capable of supporting operational needs.
• Be available for occasional local and out-of-state travel for training, meetings, and staff development activities.
• Possess reliable transportation.
• Maintain a valid driver's license and current automobile insurance.

Why Join LCCL?

At LCCL, you'll have the opportunity to help build the financial strength and sustainability of organizations making a direct impact in underserved communities. Your work will support nonprofits that are creating meaningful change while helping them develop the systems and capacity needed to thrive long-term.

If you are passionate about nonprofit finance, capacity building, compliance, and empowering community-based organizations, we encourage you to apply.