Senior Director, Finance & Operations

Think of Us • Washington, DC

88d • $150,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Think of Us (TOU) is reimagining child welfare as a wellbeing system where young people and families can heal, grow, and thrive. We drive purpose-driven work aligned with meaningful systems change, powered by data and the insights of lived experience. Our focus is on prevention, keeping families strong before crisis, and on building kinship-first systems so children grow up with people they know and trust. Through bold collaborations with leaders and innovators across the public and private sectors — from Presidential Administrations to local providers — we identify leverage points and co-create solutions that re-architect child welfare for the future. This is a pivotal leadership role for someone who brings both strategic insight and a hands-on, builder mindset. As the most senior finance leader in the organization, you will set the vision for financial strategy and stewardship while staying deeply engaged in the work itself. This is not a 'lead from a distance' role—you’re expected to be in the numbers, building models, analyzing data, and helping others make sense of financial information. You’ll work closely with the COO and leadership team to ensure our finance and operations systems are strategically designed to support growth, impact, and mission alignment.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in nonprofit finance, budgeting, and operations.
• Passionate about using finance as a strategic tool.
• Experience leading financial compliance, grant budgeting, and audits.
• Thrives in fast-growing, evolving organizations.
• Solutions-oriented and energized by solving problems.
• Active learning mindset when it comes to technology, especially in leveraging AI.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision for a forward-looking, mission-aligned finance function that supports strategic decision-making, financial sustainability, and organizational growth.
• Lead from within the work—not above it—by staying hands-on with budgeting, modeling, and financial analysis.
• Lead the development and implementation of integrated budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning models.
• Serve as the organization’s senior-most financial leader—partnering with the COO and executive team.
• Use financial modeling and scenario planning to proactively inform organizational decisions.
• Create and refine financial systems, policies, and tools from the ground up.
• Embed transparency and fairness into all financial practices.
• Leverage AI and automation tools to increase capacity and enhance forecasting.
• Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for diverse audiences.
• Oversee key organizational operations including contracts, procurement, and compliance.
• Supervise Operations team members and provide strategic oversight.
• Build and implement cross-functional systems that link operational data with financial planning.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and grant-related requirements.
• Manage and mentor a small but high-performing team.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees; 50% for dependents.
• Access to Talkspace for confidential therapy and mental health support.
• Short-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D Insurance included.
• 401(k) Plan for pre-tax retirement contributions.
• Work-from-home setup stipend to optimize your workspace.
• Flexible PTO policy, plus sick leave and paid leaves of absence.
• 8 company holidays, plus three organization-wide seasonal breaks.
• $1,500 annual stipend per employee for learning and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees