Think Of Us
The Senior Director, Finance & Operations is a pivotal leadership role for a mission-aligned, "builder-minded" leader who acts as the senior-most internal finance and operations lead. This is a player/coach position requiring a balance between executive-level strategy and hands-on operational execution to strengthen the organization's financial infrastructure, stewardship, and scalability.
Responsibilities:
Strategic Leadership:
Set the vision for the finance function, lead integrated budgeting and forecasting, and act as a bridge between strategy and execution in partnership with the fractional CFO and internal leadership.
Operations & Compliance:
Oversee accounting, payroll, procurement, grant management, and audit readiness. Ensure compliance and build scalable, efficient operational systems.
Team Management:
Manage and mentor the finance team, foster cross-functional collaboration, and increase financial literacy across the organization.
Innovation:
Leverage technology and AI to streamline financial modeling, scenario planning, and data-driven decision-making.
Qualifications:
10+ years of experience in nonprofit finance and budgeting.
Demonstrated success as a builder and systems thinker.
Experience leading financial compliance, grant budgeting, and audits.
Operational expertise beyond finance (e.g., policy, procurement, contracts).
Ability to thrive in fast-growing environments with a "hands-on" leadership approach.
Active learning mindset regarding technology and AI in financial contexts.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please submit a resume through the online application portal. The process requires answering questions regarding work authorization and lived experience/proximity to the child welfare system. No phone inquiries are accepted.
Apply here:
https://www.thinkofus.org/who-we-are/careers/job-position?gh_jid=4691396006
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Posted
08/20/2026
Website
https://www.thinkofus.org/who-we-are/careers/job-position?gh_jid=4691396006
City
Washington
State
District of Columbia
Functions
Executive, Finance, Leadership, Management, Operations, Senior Management
Industries
Children and Youth, Human and Family Services, Non-profit - NPO, Social Services
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