Democrats for Education Reform

Director, Finance and Operations

Democrats for Education Reform

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $165,000 - $185,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • direct and oversee the integrated management of all organizational aspects related to the operational infrastructure, finance and accounting, and human resources functions
  • Lead efforts to manage the organization's financial resources
  • Sustain robust financial systems and internal controls
  • Provide strategic financial guidance and support to the executive leadership team
  • Lead the annual audit and 990 preparation process
  • Sustain organizational operations, including IT hardware and technology tools
  • Lead all aspects of human resources
  • Manage a team of staff and consultants

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA certification desirable.
  • 7+ years of progressive financial and operations leadership roles, with at least 3-5 years in a multi-entity nonprofit environment, managing budgets over $10 million, and extensive experience with intercompany transactions.
  • Must have direct, hands-on experience managing both HR functions (benefits, compensation, employee relations, compliance) and IT/operations (technology infrastructure, vendor management, facilities).
  • An experienced people manager
  • Proven experience leading annual audits.
  • Proficiency with NetSuite accounting software.
  • Proficiency with Paylocity HCM software.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to translate complex financial information for all levels of comprehension.
  • Commitment to Equity: A demonstrated commitment to advancing educational equity and excellence for all students.
Benefits
  • health, vision, and dental coverage
  • flexible spending plan
  • life insurance
  • short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 401K plan with a match plan
  • flexible spending/benefits plan
  • paid family leave
  • paid time off (vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and all National holidays)
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial managementbudget managementaudit preparationinternal controlsHR managementvendor managementintercompany transactionsemployee relationscompliance
Soft Skills
leadershipinterpersonal skillsstrategic guidanceteam managementcommunication
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA certification