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Vice President, Finance and Operations at EdFuel

United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Director/Executive

$165K/yr - $165K/yr

10+ years exp

EdFuel is a national talent management non-profit dedicated to supporting educational organizations in building equitable talent systems. The Vice President, Finance and Operations will lead the organization’s financial health and operational excellence while ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

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Responsibilities

Lead the finance and operations functions, in line with EdFuel’s strategic priorities, including:

Develop and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure accurate and transparent financial reporting

Prepare and manage the organization’s annual budget, monitor financial performance, and provide regular reports to the broader leadership team and board of directors

Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement

Manage cash flow, accounts payable and receivable, and ensure timely and accurate financial transactions

Collaborate with the CEO to align our business development strategy with our internal practices and revenue goals

Oversee the day-to-day administrative and operational functions of the organization, ensuring efficient processes and compliance with relevant regulations, including:

Manage vendor relationships and negotiate contracts to optimize services and reduce costs

Develop and implement systems and tools to streamline the organization’s operations and enhance productivity

Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and reporting requirements, including tax filings and annual audits

Stay up-to-date with changes in nonprofit finance regulations, HR laws, and best practices, and provide guidance and training to staff and volunteers as needed

As a member of the Leadership Team, contribute to organization-wide strategy and initiatives at both the macro and micro levels

Actively lead and advocate for EdFuel’s philosophy, mission, values, culture, and DEIA goals throughout the organization

Participate in organizational sustainability and functional strategy meetings to identify organizational challenges and risks and facilitate the development of solutions and mitigation strategies

Support with the design and implementation of recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes for all positions

Facilitate all bi-monthly Board of Directors finance committee meetings and engage with the broader Board of Directors quarterly by providing finance and operations updates at meetings

Qualification

Financial managementOperational excellenceHuman resources oversightStrategic planningRisk mitigationData managementDiversityEquityInclusionOrganizational planningCommunication skillsInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree, with at least 10 years of progressive experience with finance (e.g., accounts payable, accounts receivable, data management)

Previously led or been instrumental in overseeing operational functions, such as HR, IT, data management, etc

Proven ability to identify and mitigate risks

Ability to lead cross-functionally and make decisions considering cascading organizational impact

Strong organizational planning, prioritization, and execution abilities, including extensive experience leading and managing multiple complex projects at a time

Dedication to accuracy and attention to detail

Proven ability to take initiative, navigate ambiguity, and work in a fast-paced environment, and work in a remote environment in the midst of ongoing, responsive change

Experience implementing practices that foster diversity, equity, inclusion, and antiracism

Ability to influence senior-level leaders in a variety of roles, across functions

Eagerly solicits and implements feedback for continuous improvement

Excellent oral and written communication skills, with a strong attention to detail

Passion for education reform and equity for all students and families

Willingness to travel (depending on the season and projects, the role may include up to 20% travel)

Benefits

Paid Federal and four additional EdFuel holidays.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Unlimited vacation days and 15 days of sick leave.

401(k) plan eligibility, subject to plan terms.

Eligibility for EdFuel-paid benefits such as parental leave, short-term disability, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, and life insurance.

In addition to your base salary, you are eligible for an annual performance bonus up to 10% of your base salary for the calendar year, based on mutually agreed performance objectives.