The director of finance and operations is responsible for overseeing the financial and administrative operations of the organization including budget management, financial reporting, monitoring cash flow, developing and maintaining best practices and internal controls for company finances and operations, human resources functions, and computer and technical systems management.
essential skills:
* management experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and effectively handling multiple priorities and projects
* a minimum of five years relevant experience
* excellent communication skills, both internal to the organization and with external partners, in writing and verbally
* proven ability to build and nurture a diverse, respectful, and positive working environment and to coach supervisees, as well as peers
* demonstrated ability to work independently, keep organized in a fast-paced environment, manage simultaneous tasks, and adjust strategy to changing demands
* strong understanding of accounting and office operations and procedures, including human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, contract management, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and laws related to nonprofit corporations
* demonstrated ability to work with financial management, budgeting, and administrative systems, annual audits, form 990 processes, and other nonprofit financial processes and requirements
* demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse board of directors
* attention to detail
* ability to meet deadlines and to work independently and as part of a team
* relevant advanced credentials, including an mba, cpa or commensurate experience
* center principles of equity, inclusion, and belonging in all work, embedding the values in program development and organizational practices and processes
* demonstrated commitment to diversity within the office and using a personal approach that values all individuals and respects differences regarding race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, and expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability, and socio-economic circumstance
* commitment to work collaboratively and respectfully toward resolving obstacles and conflicts