Director of Finance and Operations
The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for maintaining proper financial controls and ensuring the organization’s office and remote staff have the resources and support needed to operate effectively. Reporting to the CEO/President, this position supervises the Financial and Administrative Manager.
Key Responsibilities
* Close monthly finances and prepare financial statements.
* Monitor daily banking, treasury, cash flow, and weekly invoice payments.
* Process biweekly payroll and maintain employee records and benefits, including health insurance, 403(b), FSA, and disability insurance.
* Prepare annual organizational and departmental budgets, quarterly budget-versus-actual reports, and weekly executive financial summaries.
* Manage the annual independent audit, review audit reports and Form 990s, and coordinate required IRS and state charitable filings.
* Support the Board Audit Committee and serve on the Investment Committee; prepare and present financial and investment reports at Board meetings.
* Supervise Finance and Operations staff and ensure work is accurate and timely.
* Prepare employee offer letters and calculate quarterly lobbying expenses for required reports.
* Evaluate and renew organizational insurance policies and obtain Certificates of Insurance as needed.
* Oversee operational functions including facilities, building maintenance and security, IT, computers, phones, office equipment, supplies, and mail.
* Ensure compliance with federal and state requirements, including IRS, employment, and election laws, and coordinate with outside legal counsel as needed.
* Enforce financial policies covering expense reimbursement, corporate credit cards, travel, and related procedures; develop and implement additional policies as needed.
* Prepare special financial reports for events and projects.
Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting required; CPA preferred.
* At least seven years of progressive accounting experience.
* Strong knowledge of GAAP and accounting software, with proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
* Previous nonprofit CFO or Director of Finance experience preferred.
* Experience with both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations preferred.
* Experience developing and implementing financial and operational policies.
* Strong management skills, professional judgment, and attention to detail.
Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate demonstrates high integrity, discretion, diligence, accuracy, trustworthiness, and strong professional judgment. They are flexible, diplomatic, personable, able to multitask, learn quickly, work independently, and manage multiple responsibilities effectively. The candidate should support CWA’s mission and core issues and bring a commitment to excellence.
Additional Details
Job Category:
Finance
Job Type:
Full Time
Salary:
$130,000
Remote or On Site:
On Site