Director of Finance and Operations

DREAMING OUT LOUD INC

Washington, DC

$100,000 Yearly
Full-Time

Job Description

Company Info

Job Description

Job Title: Finance and Operations Director

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Executive Director

Start Date: mid to late May 2024

*WFH 2 Days per week

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Dreaming Out Loud’s mission is to create economic opportunities for the DC metro region’s marginalized community members through building a healthy, equitable food system. Dreaming Out Loud is rebuilding urban, community-based food systems through social enterprise, helping to increase access to healthy food and improve community health, developing low-income entrepreneurs and cooperatives, and training at-risk adult residents for sustainable, family-supporting wages.

JOB SUMMARY

The Finance and Operations Director provides management oversight to ensure the accuracy and integrity of business office operations, including accounts payable and receivable functions, purchasing, cashiering, disbursement, financial reporting, and grants administration and reporting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

In collaboration with the Executive Director, oversee financial operations, including execution of financial strategies and processes, including annual operating budget, annual audits, and 990 tax preparation.
Serve on the Senior Leadership Team, guiding management and oversight for office operations, policy development, and implementation.
Coordinate financial functions, including banking, investments, and investment strategies, and preparation of monthly financial reports in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Oversee payroll and employee benefits, including accrued vacation, health plan, insurance, retirement funding, health savings account, transportation benefits, and other benefits as appropriate.
Oversee employee recruitment and onboarding with TSP staff and contractors as appropriate.
Provide support to the Executive Director for overall operations.
Provide support to the organization’s Board of Directors, including support to the Finance Committee and Board Treasurer, as well as support for full board and committee meetings.
Manage the organization’s accounting procedures.
Oversee management and maintenance of office space, equipment, computer technology, inventory, and supplies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Management experience supervising staff, managing budgets, and effectively handling multiple priorities and projects.
A minimum of five years of relevant experience.
In writing and verbal, excellent communication skills, both internal to the organization and with external partners.
Proven ability to build and nurture a diverse, respectful, and positive working environment and coach supervisees and peers.
Demonstrated ability to work independently, keep organized in a fast-paced environment, manage simultaneous tasks, and adjust strategy to changing demands.
Strong understanding of accounting and office operations and procedures, including human resources, payroll, bookkeeping, contract management, and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and laws related to nonprofit corporations.
Demonstrated ability to work with financial management, budgeting, administrative systems, annual audits, Form 990 processes, and other nonprofit financial processes and requirements.
Demonstrated ability to work well with a diverse Board of Directors.
Attention to detail.
Ability to meet deadlines and to work independently and as part of a team.

COMPENSATION

Annual salary range:$100,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits included (health insurance, monthly cell phone allowance, monthly travel/commuting allowance).

WORK LOCATION

Work duties will primarily be performed at (ex: WeWork, 80 M Street, SE WDC, 20003). Prospective employees may be expected to perform work duties at other locations or sites deemed reasonable by Dreaming Out Loud, Inc. We are working on a hybrid work model with four days remote and one day from home.

DOL provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, DOL complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the organization has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Director of Finance and Operations

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