Director of Financial Operations

About the role:

The Director of Financial Operations is responsible for fostering a collaborative, high‑performing Finance team and upholding the organization’s values of reliability, confidentiality, transparency, and operational excellence in the department. The position supports strategic decision‑making by delivering high‑quality financial information, mitigating risk, and ensuring the organization’s financial operations align with established policies and long‑term objectives. The Director of Financial Operations will lead the organization’s daily financial activities and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all accounting and operational finance functions. This position provides leadership in financial systems management, internal controls, and process improvement, serving as a key partner to the Controller in advancing organizational effectiveness and long‑term financial stability.

A Director of Financial Operations must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, and bring at least eight years of progressive experience in financial operations or accounting. They must demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, along with proven experience managing staff, financial systems, and cross‑functional partnerships. The role requires a leader who can develop accounting talent at all levels and balance rigor with empathy in a dynamic operating environment. The Director will provide financial stewardship through timely and accurate reporting, maintenance of disciplined control environments, and optimization of financial systems and workflows.

Location: Hybrid in Washington, D.C.

Reports to: Controller

Positions Directly Reporting to this Position: Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable Associates

This Position Is: Full Time, Exempt, Non-Union

Salary: $125,000 - $165,000

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily financial operations, including AP/AR, revenue activities, and general ledger reconciliations;
• Supervise Staff Accountant and Accounts Payable Associates, specifically providing ongoing guidance, direction and support; delegate appropriately, ensure strong internal coordination and set clear expectations; provide coaching, development, and performance management;
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and audit‑ready financial statements, and maintain the general ledger in compliance with GAAP and organizational policies; 
• Manage invoice approvals, consulting agreements, and contracts; 
• Strengthen internal controls and maintain documentation of financial policies, procedures, and workflows; 
• Coordinate annual audit preparation in partnership with the Controller; 
• Manage financial systems to ensure data accuracy, optimization, and effective integration across the organization; 
• Collaborate with ECT, Operations, and Program teams to align financial processes with organizational needs; 
• Advise the Controller on operational risks, financial trends, and process improvements;
• Manage monthly payroll adjustments working closely with ECT;
• Foster cross‑functional collaboration and continuously improve tools and processes to enhance financial operations in a dynamic environment; 
• Additional duties consistent with the responsibilities and qualifications in this job description may be assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred;
• 8+ years of progressive financial operations or accounting experience;
• Experience managing staff and financial systems;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to lead, mentor, coach, and develop accounting staff at varying skill levels, while balancing rigor with empathy in a dynamic operating environment;
• Demonstrable experience partnering with program, development, and operations teams to align financial operations;
• Demonstrated expertise in GAAP and internal controls;
• Ability to lead finance teams through organizational change or system transitions;
• Track record of strengthening internal controls in a growing organization;
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a focus on continuous improvement in the financial operations;
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams to strengthen the operations of the organization by mitigating operational risks, improving systems, and enhancing workflow efficiency.
• Demonstrated commitment to Reproductive Freedom for All’s mission, values and goals;
• Demonstrated commitment to contributing to a workplace where diversity, equity, and inclusion is valued and centered in their work in general;
• Readiness and enthusiasm to make connections with people of different lived experiences; success in managing teams of individuals with diverse backgrounds;
• Ability to foster an inclusive and respectful environment where everyone can grow and contribute.