Senior Director of Finance & Operations

Remote 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 Key Responsibilities for the Senior Director of Finance & Operations 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 Qualifications For The Senior Director Of Finance & Operations 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 #INAUG2026