Director of Operations

Californians Together

Operations Director at Californians Together providing strategic leadership and strengthening organizational infrastructure and practices. Overseeing finance, HR, compliance, and operational functions.

Posted 7/28/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $170,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive leadership in operations, finance, and human resources, with a strong focus on financial stewardship and compliance. Proven ability to design and enhance organizational systems while fostering equity and inclusion.

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Progressive Leadership ExperienceFinancial AcumenHR Operations ManagementProject Management SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Budget ManagementFinancial ReportingCash Flow ManagementInternal ControlsSystem DesignCompliance OversightPeople Systems ManagementForecastingInterpreting Financial Statements

Soft Skills

Decision-MakingThought PartnershipCommitment to Equity and Inclusion

Tools & Technologies

Outsourced Accounting FirmsPayroll ServicesPEOsHR ConsultantsAuditors

Industry Keywords

Operational FunctionsOrganizational SystemsFinancial StewardshipPeople PracticesCompliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership of all core operational functions at Californians Together (CalTog).
Serve as a key thought partner to the Executive Director.
Strengthen the organization’s internal infrastructure, financial stewardship, and people practices.
Ensure alignment between organizational priorities and internal capacity.
Oversee finance, human resources, administration, compliance, and organizational systems.
Supervise 3-5 internal positions and manage key external partners, and vendors including an outsourced accounting firm.
Lead and strengthen organization-wide systems, processes, and decision-making frameworks.

Requirements

What you’ll need

8-10+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, finance, administration, or people operations, with significant senior-level responsibility.
Demonstrated success overseeing finance and HR functions, including budget management, financial reporting, compliance, and people systems.
Experience managing outsourced service providers (accounting, payroll, PEOs, HR consultants, auditors, or legal).
Strong financial acumen, including experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, and interpreting financial statements.
Strong knowledge of HR operations and employment compliance, with the ability to oversee systems and advise leadership even when transactional functions are outsourced.
Proven ability to design and improve systems in a growing or evolving organization.
Excellent project management and decision-making skills.
Strong communication skills and ability to translate operational and financial information for non-operational stakeholders.
Demonstrated commitment to equity, inclusion, and mission-driven leadership.

Benefits

Comp & perks

full health, dental, and vision benefits
retirement plan with employer contributions
holidays, vacation, and sick days
organization closure between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day