Director of Finance and Operations

About the role

Lead the agency’s fiscal functions, including the annual budget, monthly financial close, and financial analysis that supports the CEO, Board, and senior leadership
Oversee OJJ federal grant accounting, ensuring expenditures align with grant budgets and reporting requirements throughout each grant period
Prepare the agency for its annual financial statement audit and serve as primary contact with auditors, coordinating IRS filings including Form 990 and Form 5500
Manage cash flow projections, banking relationships, and routine financial operations including accounts payable, payroll, and credit card reconciliation
Oversee building operations and vendor relationships, keeping facilities running smoothly and within budget
Evaluate insurance coverage, partnership agreements, and new programming through a risk management and youth safety lens
Serve as staff liaison and leader for the Board Finance Committee, supporting members with timely, accurate materials

Responsibilities

• Lead the agency’s fiscal functions, including the annual budget, monthly financial close, and financial analysis that supports the CEO, Board, and senior leadership
• Oversee OJJ federal grant accounting, ensuring expenditures align with grant budgets and reporting requirements throughout each grant period
• Prepare the agency for its annual financial statement audit and serve as primary contact with auditors, coordinating IRS filings including Form 990 and Form 5500
• Manage cash flow projections, banking relationships, and routine financial operations including accounts payable, payroll, and credit card reconciliation
• Oversee building operations and vendor relationships, keeping facilities running smoothly and within budget
• Evaluate insurance coverage, partnership agreements, and new programming through a risk management and youth safety lens
• Serve as staff liaison and leader for the Board Finance Committee, supporting members with timely, accurate materials

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Five or more years of progressive nonprofit accounting or finance experience
• Demonstrated experience managing grant financial compliance, including federal grant requirements
• Knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and internal controls
• Ability to translate complex financial information into clear analysis for both financial and non-financial audiences
• Strong judgment, discretion, and accuracy when managing multiple projects and deadlines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with Sage or comparable nonprofit accounting software
• A vehicle, valid driver’s license, and minimum state-required automobile insurance

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications: CPA or advanced degree
• Experience managing facilities, operations, and vendor relationships in an office or multi-service environment
• Familiarity with payroll systems, benefits administration processes, and HR information systems

Skills

• Financial analysis and reporting
• Grant management and compliance
• Facilities and operations management
• Risk management and safety evaluation
• Board liaison and committee support

Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience
Leadership seat at a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports youth mentoring across our full service area
Flexibility, including the ability to work from home, with travel typically no more than 10% per week
Shared leadership responsibility, including supervision of the Sr. People Ops Coordinator alongside the Senior Director of People
Ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities
Collaborative, service-oriented culture rooted in Access, Belonging, and Opportunity

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Full-time, 40 hours per week