Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Tergar International is a nonprofit dedicated to making meditation accessible to the modern world. They are seeking a strategic, hands-on Finance Director to lead and evolve their financial operations during a period of growth, responsible for financial reporting, compliance, and partnering with leadership on financial strategy.
Responsibilities
- Lead all core finance functions, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and cash flow management
- Manage accounting processes and relationships with external bookkeepers, accountants, and auditors
- Prepare regular financial reports for internal leadership, the Board of Directors, and major donors
- Oversee the annual audit, IRS Form 990 filing, and other nonprofit compliance requirements
- Manage restricted and unrestricted fund accounting in line with grant and donor requirements
- Partner with the Executive Director to develop and execute financial strategy aligned with Tergar's mission and growth goals
- Build and maintain financial models to support program planning, budgeting, and Board conversations
- Provide insights and analysis to inform staffing plans, program investments, and fundraising priorities
- Advise on reserve strategy and long-term financial sustainability given Tergar's mixed revenue model of program fees and donations
- Oversee and improve internal financial systems, policies, and internal controls appropriate for a growing global nonprofit
- Manage the complexity of international finance operations, including multi-currency transactions and cross-border contractor payments
- Coordinate financial processes and reporting with Tergar Mandala finance function
- Work closely with program and administrative leads to ensure financial alignment with organizational goals
- Supervise and mentor finance team staff, currently a small, closely-knit team
Skills
- 5+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally within a nonprofit, mission-driven, or growing/start-up organization
- Strong grasp of nonprofit accounting, Form 990 preparation, and audit management
- Experience supporting Board and donor communications, including financial reporting and presentations
- Track record of building and optimizing financial systems and processes in a lean organization
- Comfortable toggling between high-level strategy and hands-on, day-to-day execution
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and project management skills
- Experience with international or multi-entity financial operations is a plus
- Genuine alignment with Tergar's mission; no specific religious practice is required, but comfort working within a values-driven, contemplative culture is important
Benefits
- Health insurance, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, STD/LTD, HSA (US-based employees)
- 200 hours of PTO annually
- 40 hours of Paid Retreat Time (PRT) annually
- Professional development opportunities
- Complimentary access to all Tergar meditation programs
- Reduced fees for retreats with Mingyur Rinpoche
- Flexible, values-aligned work culture supporting both in-person and distributed team members worldwide
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