Director of Finance Administration

Movement Innovation Collaborative • Los Angeles, CA

5d • Remote

About The Position

The Director of Finance Administration is a strategic and operational leader who helps ensure Finance operates efficiently, effectively, and in service of the organization’s mission. Reporting to the Deputy Director of Finance, this role partners closely with Finance leadership to translate strategy into execution by strengthening Finance operations, improving systems and processes, supporting financial planning, and leading cross-functional initiatives. The Director serves as a key thought partner in building a finance function that is collaborative, responsive, and solutions-oriented. This position balances operational leadership with financial management responsibilities, helping to connect financial stewardship with organizational priorities while fostering strong relationships across the organization.

Requirements

• 7+ years of progressively responsible experience in operations, project management, finance administration, business operations, or organizational administration, or a related field
• Experience working with financial systems such as Expensify, Bill.com, or similar platforms
• Demonstrated experience leading complex projects from planning through implementation, including managing timelines, dependencies, stakeholders, communications, and follow through
• Strong experience designing, documenting, and improving workflows, procedures, and administrative systems
• Demonstrated ability to take broad strategic direction and independently translate into clear plans, processes, and deliverables
• Experience developing SOP’s, guidance documents, training materials, and other tools that support consistent organizational practices
• Experience supporting or working within a Finance, Accounting, or nonprofit administrative function
• Strong understanding of financial processes and internal controls, with the ability to translate requirements into practical and user-friendly processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and follow-through
• Demonstrated success building systems, improving processes, and managing multiple priorities simultaneously
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to follow up with staff and external partners
• Interest in supporting organizations working toward social change
• Deep alignment with MIC’s mission, values, and movement-centered approach
• Familiarity with financial systems, expense management platforms, contract management tools, or similar technology
• Experience supporting remote teams or distributed organizations

Responsibilities

• Lead and Strengthen the Finance Function: Partner with the Deputy Director of Finance to execute team priorities and long-term initiatives, Direct the day-to-day operations of the Finance team, including outsourced accounting, Supervise Finance staff and support professional development, Monitor team workload, priorities, and project timelines, Develop tools, guidance, and resources that improve the staff experience with Finance, Translate financial policies and processes into practical guidance for non-finance staff, Coordinate recurring finance processes including cycle of action, reporting timelines, and departmental communications, Promote collaborative service-oriented approach to financial stewardship.
• Build Better Systems & Processes: Lead implementation of Finance projects from planning through execution, Coordinate work across Finance, Programs, Operations, and external partners, Track deliverables, milestones, risks, and organizational commitments, Ensure projects move forward with clear accountability and follow-through, Design, document, and continuously improve finance policies, procedures, and workflows, Identify opportunities to streamline finance operations and strengthen internal controls, Support implementation and optimization of financial systems and technology, Lead change management and staff training related to new processes.
• Support Financial Planning & Stewardship: Direct Finance planning, budgeting, and operational initiatives, Develop and review financial reports, budget-to-actuals, and spending to identify trends and elevate issues, Manage cashflow planning and other financial planning activities, Prepare presentations, dashboards, and materials for leadership and board committees as needed, Lead coordination of annual audit and other strategic priorities, Contribute to building a scalable Finance function that supports the organization’s continued growth and impact.

Benefits

• 100% organization-funded medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, their spouses or domestic partners, and their children. Coverage begins on the first day of employment.
• 15 days of vacation, 12 sick days per year, and a generous paid family leave policy. Accrual of this benefit begins on the first day of employment and becomes available upon completion of the 90-day trial period.
• 21 paid holidays total, including a 10-day Winter Break overlapping with Christmas and New Year’s Day. Additionally, 4 Floating Holidays will be made available upon completion of the 90-day trial period.
• 403b retirement plan with a 5% employer-paid contribution that vests immediately. Employees are auto-enrolled with a 3% personal contribution rate.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed