Financial Operations Manager Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
Location: Washington, DC (Hybrid)

Status: Full-time; Exempt
Salary: $105,000 - $140,000

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We value diversity and inclusion and are committed to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can participate, grow, and succeed in our organization. We believe we have a duty to use our power and privilege to contribute to transformational change to ensure our government is working for everyone and that all families have a fair shot.

About The Hub

Launched in 2016, The Hub Project is a nonprofit effort made up of a growing team of communications, research, and organizing experts with extensive experience in campaign strategy, digital, polling, and analytics. We believe in a country where everyone has the opportunity to succeed in order economy and participate in our democracy. We make that vision a reality by partnering with advocacy groups, bringing surge capacity and coordination to building innovative and effective campaigns.

The Director of Financial Operations is a senior leadership role at the intersection of financial stewardship and organizational strategy. Reporting to the COO, the Director leads a team of finance professionals and manages key external partners, including a CPA firm. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of all financial operations while also serving as a strategic advisor to the COO and executive team.

Beyond overseeing core accounting and financial systems, the Director plays a central role in shaping the organization’s resource planning, executive reporting, and long-term strategy. They partner with the COO to drive cross-departmental initiatives and lead special projects that improve organizational performance. With a blend of technical expertise and strategic vision, the Director ensures that the organization’s financial health, fiscal capacity, and programming are aligned in support of its mission and future growth.

• Manage day-to-day accounting and financial operations, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes across the organization.
• Oversee month-end and year-end close, ensuring GAAP compliance and financial transparency.
• Monitor cash flow, implement efficiency improvements, and optimize resource utilization.
• Establish and maintain internal controls, financial policies, and compliance standards.
• Partner with Development on grant management, reporting, and compliance.

• Partner with the COO to lead annual and multi-year organizational planning, including resource planning, staffing models, and financial sustainability.
• Provide executive-level analysis and reporting to inform senior leadership decision-making and board engagement.
  Translate complex financial and operational data into actionable insights for executives and stakeholders.
• Identify and drive organization-wide initiatives that improve alignment, efficiency, and impact.

• Support the COO in advancing organizational-wide priorities
• Lead special projects and cross-departmental initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness.
• Pinpoint opportunities for improvement across finance and operations and lead implementation of solutions.
• Develop frameworks and tools that improve organization-wide visibility into financial and operational health.
• Actively contribute to initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness and preparedness.

• Possess a minimum of 7  years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, including at least 3 years within a non-profit organization.
• Demonstrate a commitment to building a just and inclusive economy that provides opportunity and dignity to all Americans and a passion for preserving and strengthening democracy.
• Possess a working knowledge of financial practices and procedures applicable to both c3 and c4 organizations.
• Proficient in financial software and systems, with a track record of implementing and improving financial processes and controls.
• Experienced in working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, and able to incorporate the perspectives of multiple communities, particularly those from marginalized communities, into decision-making processes.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with an ability to articulate financial concepts to stakeholders across the organization.
• Strong managerial skills, with a proven ability to evaluate the work of others and foster a collaborative work environment.
• Highly organized, flexible, and able to manage competing priorities across multiple work streams effectively.
• Skilled problem solver and project manager, with a track record of driving projects to successful completion.
• Proven ability to manage up and build deep interpersonal relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with a team while also being able to work independently to achieve goals.
• Able to maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information and relationships.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that includes 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for employees (and their families). Employees are able to enroll in a 401k retirement plan and are eligible for a 3% automatic contribution and up to a 3% employer match on 401k contributions. Employees are also eligible for pre-tax transportation benefits. Employees will receive 120 hours of vacation time, 80 hours of health leave, up to 2 days of casual leave, and 20 hours of volunteer leave annually. Employees will also receive 13 paid holidays throughout the calendar year. Employees are eligible for 16 weeks of paid family and medical leave after 90 days of employment.

Hiring Statement

The Hub is a project of New Venture Fund (NVF), a 501(c)(3) public charity that incubates new and innovative public-interest projects and grant-making programs. NVF is committed to attracting, developing and retaining exceptional people, and to creating a work environment that is dynamic, rewarding and enables each of us to realize our potential. NVF's work environment is safe and open to all employees and partners, respecting the full spectrum of race, color, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other classifications protected by law in the locality and/or state in which you are working.

E-Verify

NVF participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with employees’ Form I-9 information to confirm authorization to work in the United States. Job candidates and employees authorized to work may not be discriminated against on the basis of national origin or citizenship status. 

How to Apply

This announcement will remain posted until the position is filled. Please note that only those individuals whose qualifications match the current needs of this position will be considered applicants and will receive responses from The Hub. Thank you for your interest.

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