Director of Operations & Finance

SkyTruth

8d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Remote

About The Position

SkyTruth seeks a Director of Operations & Finance to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the Director will play a key role across financial management and grant reporting, internal operations, people operations, and board support. As SkyTruth’s current Director of Operations & Finance steps into the COO role, this position offers the opportunity to partner with a leader who knows the work deeply and values it highly. Working closely with the COO, the Director will help steward the budget, policies, and practices that most clearly express SkyTruth’s values in action, while strengthening the systems, culture, and operational discipline that support our mission and growth. The ideal candidate is a thoughtful, solutions-oriented leader with strong nonprofit finance and HR experience and a clear understanding of how effective operations can advance organizational impact.

Requirements

• 5+ years of progressively responsible administrative, finance, operations, or related experience.
• A combination of education and experience will be considered equally with a business, accounting, or related degree.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting, including a working understanding of grant accounting, restricted and unrestricted net assets, and functional expenses.
• Deep understanding of payroll, including compliance, deductions, and retirement accounts and contributions.
• Track record of identifying and implementing improvements to employee experience and benefits, as well as broader organizational culture.
• Experience managing some combination of: direct reports, contractors, vendors.
• Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills, and the ability to work effectively with the organization’s leadership, staff, and board of directors.
• Ability to operate as both a tactical and strategic thinker, shifting between day-to-day execution and big-picture problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges, take initiative, and develop effective solutions.
• Strong organizational skills with experience operating in Google Drive, Slack, QuickBooks, Asana or similar software, and CRMs.
• Ability to learn quickly, including adapting to technology and remote work systems.
• Commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

• Deep commitment to SkyTruth’s mission and conservation causes.
• Previous experience working remotely or in a globally distributed team.
• Several years experience in HR, including legal compliance, performance management, and employee engagement.
• Knowledge of state entity registration requirements and processes; understanding of charitable solicitation registration requirements.
• Experience managing donor databases or CRMs.

Responsibilities

• Financial management and reporting. Oversee account receivables, account payables, and grant coding and allocations; manage external accountants and audit process; develop financial reports for the board, and for grant reports and proposals; and support budgeting and cash management processes. Ensure timely and accurate completion of the audit and 990.
• Internal process improvement. Identify and execute on opportunities, tools, and processes to enhance organizational operations and internal communications; partner with System Administrator on maintenance of project management and CRM software, file structure, Slack, and other tools; work across teams to ensure consistent processes and that tools are effectively utilized across the organization; and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
• Board and committee management. Support COO with board meeting and board committee meeting preparations and board management, including memo and packet development, financial reporting, and minutes.
• People operations, including payroll. Manage relevant external vendors & programs (e.g., PEO, employee engagement software, performance review software) and support the planning and execution of culture-building team engagement activities including virtual social hours and in-person retreats. Support ongoing performance management for the organization.
• Hiring and onboarding. Facilitate hiring and onboarding processes, manage ATS, and as needed, oversee vendors (e.g., recruiter).
• Directly supervise the Operations Manager, fostering their professional growth and ensuring alignment across operational functions.
• Act as a thought partner to the COO while executing on various tactical day-to-day administrative and operational duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• retirement plan with generous company match
• 4 weeks of paid vacation
• ample sick leave
• 12 paid holidays
• a break between Christmas and New Year’s
• 100% covered health, vision, dental, disability, and life insurance for employees
• a remote work stipend
• a professional development stipend
• paid parental leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees