Description

Senior Director, Finance

Finance Department
Full-Time – In-Person – Williamsport, PA | Exempt

Our Mission

We believe in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities.

We’re seeking a Senior Director, Finance to help steward our resources, strengthen enterprise-wide financial operations, and support long-term sustainability so millions of young people can continue to play, learn, and grow.

This is a leadership role for a strategic, hands-on finance professional who thrives in a mission-driven nonprofit environment. The Senior Director, Finance will partner closely with the Vice President, Finance and executive leadership to align financial strategy, planning, governance, and operational excellence with Little League’s mission and long-term goals.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to, and in collaboration with the Vice President, Finance, you’ll serve as a financial leader responsible for organization-wide financial strategy, planning, stewardship, governance, and operational excellence. You’ll provide leadership across accounting, financial planning and analysis, treasury management, investments, purchasing, compliance, tax reporting, local league financial support, and financial governance.

You’ll also serve as a key advisor to executive leadership, support Board and committee reporting, and help ensure strong financial controls during one of the most visible youth sporting events in the world, the Little League World Series.

Enterprise Financial Strategy
Key responsibilities include:

Partner with the Vice President, Finance to develop long-range financial plans aligned with organizational strategy 
Lead enterprise financial modeling, forecasting, and scenario planning 
Evaluate strategic investments, capital projects, facility utilization, and growth opportunities 
Assess organizational financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies 
Serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on the financial implications of strategic decisions 
Support long-term financial strategy, capital planning, and mission-driven investment 
Financial Planning, Analysis & Reporting

Lead organization-wide budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance management processes 
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics for executive leadership 
Deliver clear, actionable financial analysis to support organizational decision-making 
Monitor performance against budget and provide timely variance analysis 
Prepare and support financial reporting for leadership, the Board of Directors, and relevant committees 
Drive data-informed decision-making throughout the organization 
Accounting, Audit, Compliance & Risk Management

Provide senior oversight of accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, audits, and tax compliance 
Ensure organizational compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, financial reporting requirements, regulations, and internal policies 
Maintain strong governance practices and audit readiness 
Lead or support the annual external audit process 
Serve as a key liaison to external auditors 
Ensure accuracy, integrity, and transparency in financial records and reporting 
Treasury, Investments & Capital Management

Lead cash management and treasury strategy 
Oversee reserve management, banking relationships, credit facilities, and investment portfolio performance 
Recommend strategies that balance liquidity, growth, risk management, and mission sustainability 
Monitor cash flow, short-term investments, fixed assets, and corporate credit card programs 
Evaluate financing opportunities and capital allocation strategies 
Purchasing & Operational Efficiency

Provide strategic oversight of procurement, purchasing controls, and vendor management 
Lead organization-wide efforts to improve financial and operational efficiency 
Evaluate facility utilization and cost-effectiveness of owned assets 
Identify opportunities for sustainable cost savings and resource optimization 
Help establish and strengthen financial processes, controls, and checks and balances across the organization 
Local League Financial Leadership

Establish and oversee educational resources and guidance for local leagues and districts related to financial management, budgeting, fundraising, internal controls, nonprofit governance, and compliance 
Serve as an organizational expert and escalation resource for district and league financial matters 
Support audit reviews, compliance issues, and financial governance concerns throughout the Little League network 
Little League World Series Financial Operations

Ensure secure and controlled cash management, reconciliation, and inventory controls for event-based merchandise sales 
Manage secure collection, deposits, and daily financial reporting during the event 
Provide real-time sales and revenue insights to senior leadership 
Support event-based financial decision-making during tournament operations 
Leadership & Organizational Impact

Lead, supervise, and develop finance staff and future finance leaders 
Promote a culture of innovation, stewardship, accountability, service, accuracy, and continuous improvement 
Represent Finance on executive initiatives, cross-functional projects, and special initiatives 
Support Board, Audit Committee, and Finance Committee reporting and presentations 
Act as a strategic partner to departments across the organization 

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required 
12+ years of progressively responsible finance leadership experience 
Minimum of 7 years leading finance teams and organizational finance strategy 
Significant nonprofit finance, investment oversight, audit, compliance, and strategic planning experience 
Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and standard financial and accounting procedures 
Experience preparing financial reports for a nonprofit organization 
Experience leading external audits and presenting to Boards, Finance Committees, Audit Committees, or executive leadership teams 
Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial analysis skills 
Ability to make sound financial decisions and establish effective checks and balances in financial processes 
Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with financial systems 
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial audiences 
High ethical standards and a strong commitment to stewardship, transparency, and mission impact 

Preferred Qualifications

CPA strongly preferred 
MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred 
Experience with Sage Intacct or similar nonprofit accounting systems 
Experience developing presentations for executives, Boards, or committee audiences 
Experience in donor-related financial management, or philanthropic stewardship is a plus 

Why You’ll Love Working Here

Make a tangible impact on youth development worldwide 
Lead with purpose in a respected, mission-driven nonprofit 
Collaborate with passionate colleagues who care deeply about kids and communities 
Be part of iconic events that inspire millions 
Help strengthen the financial foundation that supports Little League’s global mission 
This role works in person in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, with core hours of 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Flexibility is required during audits, major events, and periods of increased operational need, including occasional evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel.

We offer a competitive salary based on experience, along with an exceptional benefits package designed to support our team both personally and professionally. Our benefits include flexible work arrangements, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability, a 401(k) with a generous employer match, and more than 18 paid holidays per year.

If you’re a strategic finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, team-driven environment and believes strong stewardship fuels powerful missions, we’d love to hear from you.

Background and drug screening are required after offer and prior to employment.

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https://www.littleleague.org/who-we-are/career-opportunities/

Little League International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required 
• 12+ years of progressively responsible finance leadership experience
• Minimum of 7 years leading finance teams and organizational finance strategy 
  Significant nonprofit finance, investment oversight, audit, compliance, and strategic planning experience 
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and standard financial and accounting procedures
• Experience preparing financial reports for a nonprofit organization 
• Experience leading external audits and presenting to Boards, Finance Committees, Audit Committees, or executive leadership teams
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and financial analysis skills 
• Ability to make sound financial decisions and establish effective checks and balances in financial processes
• Advanced Excel proficiency and experience with financial systems
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data for non-financial audiences 
• High ethical standards and a strong commitment to stewardship, transparency, and mission impact 

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA strongly preferred 
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree preferred
• Experience with Sage Intacct or similar nonprofit accounting systems
• Experience developing presentations for executives, Boards, or committee audiences
• Experience in donor-related financial management, or philanthropic stewardship is a plus