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COMPANY OVERVIEW
Company Mission and Services
Focus Strategies is a national consulting firm based on the West Coast dedicated to helping
communities improve efforts to end homelessness. We do this through community-based
planning informed by local data and national best practices. For more than seventeen years,
we have provided consulting to jurisdictional and community leadership in communities
across the country in their efforts to reduce homelessness.
We are dedicated to partnering with communities through strategic consulting and technical
assistance to design and develop equity-informed and person-centered programs, map
strategic action plans, identify policy solutions, and evaluate efforts to improve outcomes for
people experiencing homelessness. We are committed to working with our clients to
understand their community’s needs, including the experience and dynamics of
homelessness in the region as well as the unique strengths and challenges of existing
strategies.
We are seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to join our mission-driven organization
who will contribute to a stable foundation from which we can operate and make a positive
impact for communities and individuals experiencing homelessness.
POSITION SUMMARY
Position: Director of Finance and Operations
Location: Remote; Pacific Time Zone, United States (preferably California)
Reports to: President
Direct reports: Administrative Manager & Fractional Accounting Manager
Status: Full-time, exempt
Compensation: $125,000 - $150,000 annually, determined by relevant factors, including
qualifications, certifications, experience, and skills
www.FocusStrategies.net | Phone: 916-436-1836 | 340 S Lemon Ave #1815 | Walnut, CA 91789
Time off & benefits: Paid time off (vacation, sick time, and 10 holidays), 401(k) with 4% salary
match and profit sharing, generous benefits (health, dental, and vision),
flexible spending plans, short and long-term disability insurance, and $50
per month reimbursement for phone, internet, and office supplies
Required: Proof of eligibility to work in the United States
Start Date: Open until filled
Contact Info: Ed Woo, ed.woo@theceosrighthand.co
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND OPERATIONS RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS
Position Overview
The Focus Strategies Director of Finance and Operations plays a key role in achieving our
mission of reducing homelessness by sustaining and growing the infrastructure of our finance
and business operations. You will use your experience gained in similar organizations, your
strong people skills, and your excellent strategic mindset to develop, implement, and manage
operational and administrative solutions, working in close collaboration with the President. This
is “hands-on” and rewarding remote work, with great benefits and an organizational culture of
teamwork that results in our delivery of high-quality consulting and analyses.
Position Responsibilities
The Director of Finance and Operations brings experience, insights, and best practices to Focus
Strategies to enhance its financial controls, daily operations, and pathway to growth. This will be
accomplished through mentoring and managing people, optimizing resources, and streamlining
systems in alignment with our values.
Finance
prospective new projects.
the forecasts. As needed, model out financial scenarios to aid in planning and decision
making.
implementing updates, as needed.
management firms.
Operations
(User audits, management of seats/licenses; Does the budget match the timeline? Is the
service satisfactory? When does the contract expire? Are they staying within budget?).
their inclusion in relevant client requirements and reports.
fulfill.
provide support to internal projects where necessary.
Leadership
upholding the mission and values of the company.
completion, particularly at the month end.
Additional Responsibilities
Position Requirements
services firm (5 years of relevant experience will be paid at the lower end of the posted
salary with increasing pay based on skills and relevant experience).
mitigate the harms of hierarchy).
professional services firm.
and belonging.
foresight, make determinations, produce insightful ideas, and set forth impactful next
steps.
quickly.
What the Director Will Gain from the Position
About Our Workplace
Focus Strategies is committed to creating an inclusive workplace with a collaborative team
dedicated to our mission of helping communities house people experiencing homelessness. We
are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In alignment with our company values, we strive to attract
and maintain a workplace that reflects a broad spectrum of diversity. We strongly encourage
employment applications from people who self-identify as coming from historically marginalized
populations and communities who have been most impacted by homelessness.
We are currently a 20-person firm that operates fully remote with regular phone and video
meetings. Our normal work hours are 8am-5pm Pacific Time. Occasional work outside of normal
hours may be required to meet project deadlines. This position requires limited travel to internal
meetings, client sites, trainings, and/or conferences.
Physical Requirements
communication.
shipments, rare shipping of equipment for repair, and carrying laptop and files for
occasional all-day travel.
TO APPLY
Please send your resume and brief cover letter as one PDF to ed.woo@theceosrighthand.co.
Please include your name and position title in the document’s electronic name (e.g., Kendra
Scott Dir of Fin and Ops application.pdf).
Full Time
$175k-237k (estimate)
03/18/2024
05/16/2024
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