Senior Director of Finance and Operations

Eva's Village•Paterson, NJ

2d•$150,000 - $190,000

About The Position

The Senior Director of Finance and Operations partners with executive leadership to develop long-term financial strategies, manage organizational risk, support business growth, oversee capital investments, and ensure facilities and technology infrastructure support employees, clients, and operations. As the role matures, the Senior Director will partner increasingly with the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer on organizational budgeting and strategic planning, and will represent finance and operations more directly to the Board of Directors. The position provides strategic leadership across finance (60%), information and technology (20%), and facilities and operations (20%). It leads financial planning, budgets, forecasts, financial operations, audit and regulatory compliance, and grant administration; provides strategic oversight of technology systems, cybersecurity, and digital transformation; and oversees facilities, maintenance, capital projects, safety, property management, and operational risk.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
At least 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, and strategic planning.
At least 5 years of leadership experience managing multiple functional areas and leading high-performing teams.
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, U.S. GAAP, grant management, federal funding requirements, and financial compliance regulations.
Expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial analysis.
Demonstrated experience managing organizational audits, grant compliance, federal and state funding, internal controls, and risk management.
Commitment to serving vulnerable populations and advancing organizational impact.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Experience overseeing financial operations in a complex nonprofit, healthcare, behavioral health, social services, or similarly regulated organization.
Experience overseeing IT operations, cybersecurity initiatives, technology vendors, and enterprise systems.
Experience managing facilities operations, capital projects, vendor contracts, and workplace safety initiatives.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CEO, COO, and Executive Leadership Team to advance organizational goals, operational effectiveness, and long-term sustainability.
Collaborate on annual budgets and multi-year strategic plans, and develop financial strategy recommendations for board-level decision-making.
Lead development, implementation, and monitoring of annual operating and capital budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
Present financial reports, key performance indicators, and organizational risk assessments to executive leadership, and increasingly present budget updates, forecasts, and strategic plans to the Board of Directors.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations for organizational growth, program expansion, funding opportunities, and capital investments.
Evaluate contracts, funding opportunities, and business initiatives for financial viability, operational impact, and organizational risk.
Oversee accounting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, treasury, fixed assets, cash management, and financial reporting.
Maintain sufficient cash flow and liquidity for operations and strategic initiatives.
Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and support sound fiscal management.
Oversee employee benefits, insurance programs, compensation structures, and related financial analyses.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, grant, contractual, and regulatory requirements, and interpret and communicate applicable laws and regulations.
Lead the annual audit, manage external auditor relationships, and ensure timely audited financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP and applicable requirements.
Oversee administration and compliance of federal grants, government funding, retirement plans, and other financial programs.
Provide strategic oversight of technology infrastructure, systems, cybersecurity initiatives, and digital transformation.
Develop and execute a technology roadmap aligned with organizational objectives and operational needs.
Oversee IT vendors, software platforms, network infrastructure, data security, disaster recovery, and business continuity.
Evaluate, implement, and optimize technology solutions to improve efficiency, reporting, service delivery, and data management.
Ensure compliance with information security standards, privacy regulations, and organizational technology policies.
Oversee facility operations, maintenance, capital improvement projects, safety programs, and property management.
Ensure facilities are safe, maintained, code compliant, and able to support operations and future growth.
Develop and manage facilities operating and capital budgets and oversee vendor contracts and service agreements.
Lead facility planning, renovation, expansion, and infrastructure improvement initiatives.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Oversee asset management, physical security, emergency preparedness, and operational risk mitigation.
Supervise staff, including conducting regular progress reviews and developing plans for improvement.
Analyze and use data, risk management, and forecasting methods.