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Chief Finance and Operations Officer at New Profit

Boston, MA

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$294K/yr - $348K/yr

15+ years exp

New Profit is a venture philanthropy organization that backs social entrepreneurs who are expanding access and opportunity in America. The Chief Finance and Operations Officer will sustain and strengthen the organization's financial health, oversee core areas including finance and operations, and serve as a key advisor to the executive leadership team.

ConsultingHuman Resources

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Serve as a member of New Profit's Executive Team, collaborating with other leaders to help drive the organization's vision and strategy

Champion change management initiatives and foster innovation within the organization

Serve as an exemplar for inclusive and equitable team management, modeling The M.I.C.™

Build systems and processes that will enable our Finance, Talent, and Operations teams to work together collaboratively and effectively

Lead, manage, and develop a high-performing and diverse team working across key infrastructure areas, including but not limited to finance, revenue, talent (led by a Managing Partner), IT systems, and facilities

Create a customer-oriented team culture, focused on providing timely and accurate information along with robust finance and operations support

Lead New Profit's Finance Operating Unit (OU)

In partnership with the CEO and leadership team, develop financial strategy– setting short- and long-term financial goals through sophisticated financial forecasting and scenario planning, informed by accurate and real-time financial information

Drive firm's overall sustainability with strategies that lead to continued growth

Oversee annual budget process

Optimize and upgrade financial and analytics platforms to provide robust, real-time information to organizational leaders

Oversee staff responsible for facilities and logistics management

Oversee vendor management and space planning for firmwide in-person events

Create a thoughtful "buy first" technology strategy that drives growth, manages costs, and enables data-driven and data-informed business practices

Establish a comprehensive governance strategy that facilitates seamless and collaborative processes between business units and IT

Co-lead firmwide management of legal affairs, insurance, and other risk management strategies

Communicate effectively with New Profit's Finance and Revenue Committees and our Board of Directors ensuring all Board members clearly understand the organization's financial and operational position, health, and sustainability

Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including the Board of Directors, community leaders, and business partners

Qualification

Financial strategyBudget developmentFinancial forecastingComplex accountingFinancial operations knowledgeLeadership experienceStrategic thinkingInclusive leadershipLearning orientationInterpersonal skills

Required

At least 15+ years of professional experience, with 5+ years leading the finance function for a complex organization (including budget development, financial forecasting, and complex accounting) and experience overseeing and streamlining systems to enable growth

Demonstrated passion for and commitment to New Profit's mission through leadership experience in high-growth, entrepreneurial organizations

Desire to build on New Profit's strong history while advancing its infrastructural, operational, and adaptive capabilities to meet and scale future opportunities

Exceptional strategic thinking skills with a track record of translating big picture strategy into workable systems for actionable plans and day-to-day operations

Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and create an environment where strategic guidance is embraced at all levels

Committed to inclusive leadership and skilled at managing/working across lines of difference

Possess strong learning orientation and the desire to constantly improve and adapt

Preferred

Knowledge of financial operations within the philanthropic space, particularly around innovate grants (e.g. recoverable grants, pay for success, first loss grant capital, challenge grants)