What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Director of Finance & Operations position at CFS?
Remote
Salary - $150,000 to $180,000, based on experience & location
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
Salary - $150,000 to $180,000, based on experience & location
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- We are seeking a Senior Director of Finance & Operations to join a growing, mission-driven national nonprofit focused on creating meaningful impact through its grantmaking and advocacy work
- This is a highly visible leadership role with the opportunity to influence financial strategy, strengthen infrastructure, and partner closely with executive leadership as the organization continues to scale
- The organization has experienced significant growth, with annual funding recently doubling and continued growth anticipated
- This role offers broad ownership across finance, accounting, grants, compliance, and operations while leading and developing a Senior Accountant
- Remote opportunity for candidates based in the continental United States, with a preference for those able to align with Eastern Time business hours
- Medical benefits include 100% employer-paid coverage for the employee under the base PPO plan and multiple plan options available
- Additional benefits include dental and vision coverage, disability and life insurance
- 401(k) match
- Generous vacation
- Minimal travel is expected
- Lead financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, financial reporting, and long-term planning while providing actionable insights to executive leadership and the Board
- Oversee nonprofit accounting, internal controls, month-end and year-end close, annual audits, Form 990 preparation, grant accounting, restricted funds, and regulatory compliance
- Manage financial operations related to grants and contracts, including proposal budgets, donor restrictions, reporting requirements, and collaboration with program and development teams
- Supervise and mentor the Senior Accountant while continuously improving financial processes, systems, workflows, and controls
- Partner with leadership on broader operations, including payroll, benefits, technology, insurance, legal and regulatory matters, vendor management, organizational policies, and risk management
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field
- CPA, MBA, or other advanced accounting or finance credentials considered a plus
- 10 years of progressive finance and accounting experience with demonstrated nonprofit finance exposure
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, audits, internal controls, financial reporting, budgeting, grant accounting, and regulatory filings, with experience managing meaningful organizational budgets
- Proven leadership experience with the ability to develop staff, communicate financial information clearly to executive and Board-level audiences, and operate effectively in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
- Experience overseeing nonprofit operations, including payroll, benefits administration, technology, insurance, legal and regulatory compliance, vendor management, and organizational policies
Salary : $150,000 - $180,000