American Brain Foundation · 18 hours ago
Director of Finance And Operations
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expThe American Brain Foundation is a national foundation dedicated to the relentless pursuit of improved prevention, treatment, and cures for brain diseases. They are seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to provide strategic leadership across financial management, operations, human resources, information technology, and grant administration functions.
Health CareMedicalNon Profit
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary internal financial leader for ABF, with direct responsibility for accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and coordination of audit and Form 990 preparation
Prepare financial reports, maintain financial records, and complete core accounting and finance processes on a regular basis
Work closely with the outsourced accounting firm while retaining ownership of accuracy, timeliness, and quality across all financial activities
Develop the annual operating budget and multi year financial projections
Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the Executive Director, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors
Monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Manage cash flow, restricted funds, and investment tracking in coordination with external partners
Serve as the internal point of contact for people operations and work directly with the outsourced HR partner
Ensure organizational compliance with federal and state employment laws in partnership with the HR provider
Support recruitment, hiring, onboarding, offboarding, and performance processes
Ensure HR policies, procedures, and employee handbooks remain updated and aligned with best practices
Support culture building and employee engagement initiatives in collaboration with leadership
Manage the relationship with the outsourced IT provider to support secure and reliable technology systems
Support effective practices related to IT policies, cybersecurity protocols, systems access, and software tools
Identify opportunities to improve technology tools and workflows to support staff efficiency and collaboration
Manage administrative processes for ABF grant programs, ensuring accuracy, compliance with funder requirements, and timely disbursement of funds
Partner with program staff on grant agreements, reporting requirements, and tracking of funds
Maintain documentation and support audits or reporting tied to funded research and grantmaking
Maintain organizational policies, procedures, and internal systems to ensure smooth day to day operations
Provide operational and governance support to the Executive Director, including board materials, governance documentation, and committee coordination as needed
Lead operational planning and contribute to strategic initiatives that strengthen ABF’s infrastructure
Identify risks, gaps, and opportunities for operational improvement and take action to address them
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required
Minimum 7 to 10 years of progressive experience in finance, operations, or nonprofit administration required
Demonstrated experience performing hands on financial and operational work
Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, compliance, and grants management required
Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Proven ability to work effectively as a key member of a collaborative senior leadership team
Experience working with outsourced accounting, HR, and IT partners
Preferred
CPA or equivalent nonprofit financial leadership experience strongly preferred
Experience working in a fully remote organization preferred
Benefits
22 days of PTO
10 paid holidays
5 floating holidays
A 10.5 percent 401(k) contribution with no match required
Excellent health insurance
Potential bonus opportunities
100 percent remote work
Flexible hours
Destination team meetings
Professional development opportunities
A friendly and collaborative culture
Company
American Brain Foundation
American Brain Foundation provides treatments, and prevention for brain and nervous system diseases and disorders.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Julia Miglets-Nelson
Senior Manager, Research Programs & Partnerships
Kim Howard
Manager, Corporate Partnerships & Events
Recent News
2024-02-20
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