Job Description
Job DescriptionThe Director of Finance & Operations is a key leadership role responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making at DetecTogether. This role will oversee finance, organizational processes, impact measurement, and operations for the signature fundraising event. The ideal candidate is a systems thinker who is equally comfortable building processes and rolling up their sleeves to execute them. They are detail-oriented, forward-looking, and skilled at collaborating across teams to drive organizational effectiveness.
Responsibilities
Finance & Compliance
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, grant requirements, and financial policies.
- Collaborate with external auditors, accountants, and legal advisors as needed.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and financial efficiency.
Operations & Process Optimization
- Lead process mapping initiatives to document and streamline workflows.
- Develop and formalize standard operating procedures (SOPs) to support training, efficiency, and consistency.
- Ensure smooth internal operations by improving administrative systems and policies.
- Support HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and employee performance systems.
- Balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution, ensuring processes are not only designed but implemented effectively.
Fundraising Event Operations
- Manage event budgets, oversee logistics and timelines, and help coordinate efforts across DetecTogether’s strong and collaborative team to ensure successful execution and strong ROI.
- Partner with development staff, volunteers, and leadership to support seamless planning and execution of the Gala and Golf Tournament, two of the organization’s most important fundraising events.
- Develop and document efficient processes for event planning and follow-up, making it easier for the team to replicate and improve each year.
- Provide operational and financial insights that help the team maximize fundraising results while maintaining a positive, team-driven approach.
- Train and support staff in adopting new technologies.
Strategic Project Management & Execution
- Support project management of the organization’s strategic plan using Asana or similar tools.
- Work cross-functionally to track progress, ensure accountability, and drive results.
- Identify operational challenges and propose solutions to improve efficiency.
Technology & Innovation
- Stay current on emerging technology and AI applications that can improve efficiency, data management, and reporting.
- Collaborate to identify and implement tools and systems that strengthen organizational capacity (e.g., CRM, project management platforms, financial systems).
Impact Measurement & Data Analytics
- Develop and implement procedures for collecting program impact data through surveys and external sources.
- Partner with brokers, employers, and stakeholders to access claims data and measure the impact of programs.
- Analyze pre- and post-program training data to assess effectiveness and inform strategy.
- Provide data insights to leadership and board members for informed decision-making.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, operations management, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in finance, operations, or project management, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
- Proficiency in financial modeling, budgeting, and reporting.
- Experience with process mapping, SOP development, and operational efficiency improvements.
- Strong project management skills with experience using Asana, Monday.com, or similar tools.
- Ability to analyze and leverage claims data, survey results, and impact metrics.
- Demonstrated experience in event operations and budget management.
- Knowledge of emerging technologies and AI applications for nonprofit operations preferred.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
Work Location: This is a hybrid position based in Westborough, MA, with 2 days remote and 3 days in-office each week.
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