Senior Director, Finance, HR & Operations

Washington, DC, United States

The Washington Center for Equitable Growth is a nonprofit research and grantmaking organization dedicated to advancing evidence-backed ideas and policies that promote strong, stable, and broad-based economic growth. Equitable Growth engages with academics and policymakers to better understand economic inequality in the United States and its impact on economic growth. Important elements of Equitable Growth's mission include grantmaking to academic economists and other social scientists to support new research on inequality, mobility, growth, and related issues, as well as work to apply the best available academic evidence to the policy world. Building a stronger bridge between academics and the policy community and elevating researchers and their work with the news media are both key to our work, with the goal of making new research relevant, accessible, and informative to the policymaking process.

The Washington Center for Equitable Growth is actively committed to promoting and maintaining the importance of diversity to its work. We encourage everyone across the spectrums of race, ethnicity, nationality, ability, age, gender identity and expression, educational background, sexual orientation, and religion to apply.

SUMMARY

Equitable Growth has an immediate opening for a Senior D irector of F inance, HR, and Operations , a senior-level leadership position. The senior director will be responsible for ensuring that Equitable Growth has the internal systems and infrastructure in place to support our teams and enable the organization to meet its mission. The position requires skill in strategic infrastructure alignment, risk management, and proficiency with financial management and human resources, overseeing finance, operations, IT, HR, and Salesforce administration. The senior director will also be a steward of the organization's values and culture, fostering a culture of inclusivity, innovation, learning, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Our ideal candidate has significant experience as a cross-functional leader with exceptional strategic, financial, and operational acumen and a demonstrated talent for the continuous improvement of organizational teams, systems, and processes. With a strong ability to multi-task, they bring vision and practical wisdom to all facets of Equitable Growth and a proven ability to develop organizational capacity. They are skilled at identifying problems and determining solutions. Finally, the ideal candidate is a deeply collaborative leader with an engaging management style and ability to balance big picture strategy with immediate needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

Strategic Management of the Finance, Operations, and HR teams

Evaluate team structure; supervise, train and develop staff; recruit and retain staff and make hiring/firing decisions

Serve as a trusted advisor to leadership

Serve as a leader on the management team to foster and grow a healthy relationship with the bargaining unit for both employees and the long-term health of the organization

Communicate effectively about priority issues and projects

Participate in personal and professional growth and development

Provide positive model for team through effective self-management and leadership

Financial Management

Monitor Equitable Growth's financial performance and develop long range financial plans that align with the organization's strategic priorities

Develop or supervise development of annual and multi-year budgets

Manage revenue and restricted funds usage and work collaboratively to ensure timely reconciliation of revenue

Act as liaison with the Board on financial matters

Supervise monthly and annual financial reporting, including the conduct of an annual audit

Review and approve financial transactions. Manage banking relationships and investment accounts

Prepare and present financial reports for the Board of Directors, typically three times a year

Update and implement all necessary business policies and accounting practices; improve the finance department's overall policy and procedures, and educate staff

Oversee compliance as a 501c3 tax exempt organization

Work in partnership with organizational leaders to develop and implement Equitable Growth's strategic plan, annual objectives, and budget, aligning resources to meet the goals and objectives of the organization

Provide accurate and up-to-date financial reports and projections for Development team

In coordination with organizational leadership, prepare and maintain multi-year forecast and perform analysis of budget/forecast variances, financial trends, and help with risk management

Create and maintain integrity of internal and external reporting and fiscal controls

Operations & IT

Responsible for the overall administration, planning, coordination, and execution of all office and IT functions including:

Analyzing organizational needs and recommending technical and security solutions

Directing operations in executing Equitable Growth's technology policies

Maintaining and enforcing procedures around technology and telecommunications

Managing the outsourced IT contracts to provide proper and reliable IT support

Managing storage and equipment and strategize on office needs

Manage the strategy and execution of the Salesforce platform to achieve business goals and enable users to achieve the organization's data and security needs and evaluate effectiveness of Salesforce to meet organizational needs

Implement a robust contracts management and financial management/reporting system

Manage the detailed inventory of all furniture, fixtures and equipment, including the depreciation schedule and replacement of these items

Ensure new and existing hires have adequate workspace, office equipment, and that office layout decisions are documented and communicated

Serve as relationship manager and liaison with the building on office and employee needs

Responsible for authorization and approval of all lease agreements and insurance policies (buildings, equipment, etc.)

Maintain current knowledge of industry guidelines

Human Resources and Culture

Oversee the work of the HR team, which includes responsibility for personnel, benefits, recruitment/hiring, onboarding, staff development, management training, and DEIB and internal culture

Support implementation of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

Collaborate with senior leadership to understand the organization's goals and strategy related to human resources management

Supervise the organization's compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; review and modify policies and practices to maintain compliance

Develop, update, and implement necessary organizational and departmental policies and procedures

Facilitate professional development, training, and certification activities for HR staff

Cultivate an organizational culture that reflects Equitable Growth's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging

Support a learning culture that engenders knowledge sharing, feedback, and continuous growth

Lead and implement initiatives on best practices in organizational management, performance management, and leadership development

Compliance & Risk Management

Ensure legal compliance and limit risk exposure, including contract review

Manage relationships with attorneys and outside counsel. Seek advice on employment law as needed

Oversee management of intellectual property

Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned

Education

Bachelor's degree required; MBA or master's in nonprofit management preferred

Requirements

10+ years of professional experience in operations and senior leadership within a nonprofit organization

A strategic thinker who understands how operations, human resources, and finances support the broader mission of the organization

Experience in nonprofit financial management

Knowledge of GAAP and accrual-based accounting practices

Experience with annual audits

History of increasing responsibilities in previous roles

Experience in a unionized organization strongly preferred

Effective and persuasive communicator, both oral and written, with exceptional emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing

Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Possesses unquestionable personal and professional integrity, unwavering commitment to equity, and a growth mindset

This position is based in Washington, D.C. and the person in this role is expected to be in the office at a minimum of 2 days each week.

For consideration, please include a cover letter.

EEO: The Washington Center for Equitable Growth is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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