Director, Finance Operations & Cross-Functional Projects

Skills
Analytical SkillsTrainingData AnalyticsFundraisingGrants ManagementKnowledge ManagementManagement Support
Role

What the job involves

The main requirements, responsibilities and hiring steps.

Requirements

  • Minimum 4 years of related professional experience in business operations finance strategy project management data analysis or a similar function
  • Proven track record of operating across lines of difference successfully
  • Strong financial and data analysis skills with proficiency in Excel and experience with financial management software such as Workday and Adaptive Planning
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple diverse projects and workstreams
  • Ability to develop strong relationships with peers and leaders throughout the organization
  • Ability to partner across teams regardless of formal reporting relationships
  • Ability to manage laterally and upwards to drive towards outcomes
  • Comfortable moving between strategic and tactical work
  • Willing to work occasional weekend or evening hours during peak seasons
  • Ability to travel to in-person gatherings up to 1 to 2 times per year

Nice to have

  • Systems thinker
  • Customer service oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Collaborative
  • Comfortable with ambiguity

Day to day

  • Support Finance Operations by improving team efficiency impact and experience across Planning and Analysis Grants Management Procurement Financial Systems and Team Operations
  • Provide deployable capacity for seasonal surges special projects and backfill support across multiple finance functions
  • Own evergreen operational tasks such as Workday and Adaptive user access quarterly data analysis documentation knowledge management and process improvement

Hiring process

  • Apply by Monday, August 25, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET