Director of Finance and Operations

Democrats for Education Reform

Director of Finance & Operations for Democrats for Education Reform managing financial resources and policies. Leading audit processes and multi-entity financial management in a remote setting.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $165,000 - $185,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead efforts to manage the organization's financial resources, supporting its commitment to advancing its mission through strategic fiscal planning, strong financial reporting and analysis.
Sustain robust financial systems and internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure compliance, and provide accurate and timely financial data to support strategic decision-making.
Provide strategic financial guidance and support to the executive leadership team, department heads, and program staff on budgeting, forecasting, and fiscal management.
Lead the annual audit and 990 preparation process, serving as the primary liaison with external auditors.
Sustain organizational operations, including IT hardware and technology tools, along with contract management.
Lead all aspects of human resources, including benefits, compensation strategy, recruitment, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, investigations, maintaining and implementing policies.
Manage a team of staff and consultants: FT staff accountant (1), PT HR Director (1), PT HR Manager (1), along with various consultants (example: external auditors, IT consultant).

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA certification desirable.
5+ years of financial and/or operations leadership roles, with at least 2-4 years in a multi-entity nonprofit environment, managing budgets over $8 million, and extensive experience with intercompany transactions.
Must have direct, hands-on experience managing multiple organizational functions, including Operations (technology infrastructure, vendor management, facilities) and HR functions (benefits, compensation, employee relations, compliance) and .
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 Mission: A demonstrated commitment to advancing the mission of the organization.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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 reportingbudgetingforecastingfiscal managementaudit preparationintercompany transactionsvendor managementemployee relationscompliance

Soft Skills

strategic guidancepeople managementinterpersonal skillscommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingCPA certification