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Fair Elections Center is seeking a Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO) who will provide both strategic financial and operational leadership as a key member of the Executive Team of our non-profit, mission-driven 501 (c3) organization. The CFOO will report to the President & CEO and the Vice President.

This position supervises the Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Facilities, and Information Technology functions, leading a team of two direct reports and approximately four professionals in total. Together these teams support a remote organization with a $7 million budget, 40+ staff, four programs, and a small DC office.

The ideal candidate will have the skillset to oversee the organization’s budgeting, finances, and operations helping to measure progress against organizational goals, maximizing the use of available resources across departments. The CFOO will help lead in cultivating the values of Fair Elections Center throughout the organization.

Responsibilities

• Provide status of financial conditions to the governing board and executive team by collecting, interpreting, and reporting key financial data
• Overseeing the preparation of annual budget and budget revisions and forecasts for the governing board and executive team
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends to assist senior management and the governing board in performing their responsibilities and to identify opportunities for maximizing resources
• Regularly meet with department leaders to review budget versus actual reports and to ensure activities align with funding
• Work with the Finance Director to develop reporting mechanisms to inform management and department leaders of trends, budget variances, and funding levels
• Oversee development of project and grant budgets and status reports to grant managers and donors
• Anticipate needs, improve efficiencies, and continually look for ways to improve the budget-planning process to maximize resources, including through the education of department leaders on financial issues that affect their budgets
• Serve as the primary contact to auditors and tax preparers and review all materials that relate to audit and tax filings
• Enhance, implement, and enforce policies and procedures of the organization that will improve the overall operation and internal controls of the organization
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal reporting requirements, consulting with Finance Director, pro bono counsel, and oversee the filing of financial reports; advise governing board and the Executive team on actions and potential risks
• Monitor operational cash flow
• Monitor investment portfolio performance and ensure adherence to short-term investment policy, working with and reporting to the governing board and management team regarding investments
• Implement organizational management and structure to achieve consistency, transparency, and accountability
• Drive organizational culture that reflects organizational values, supports staff on all levels and invests in their success
• Review the human resources needs and work with the Human Resources Director to build out the Human Resources team, policies, and procedures
• Work with the outside vendor that manages informational technology for the organization
• Evaluate the needs and operations of the finance, human resources, and technology infrastructure and make recommendations to the executive team
• Support the President and Vice President; perform other duties as assigned

Requirements and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required; advanced degree a plus
• CPA required
• At least 8 years of relevant professional experience
• Significant nonprofit experience required
• Experience in overseeing and managing different business functions such as HR, Finance, IT, etc.
• Strong knowledge of HR operations.
• Demonstrated experience in financial-statement preparation and responsibility over financial reporting for an organization with an annual budget of at least $6 million
• Familiarity with negotiating and understanding office and equipment leases
• Experience with accounting software required, familiarity with Martus a plus
• Demonstrated expertise managing a diverse staff
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment and handle multiple priorities in an efficient manner
• Demonstrated ability to plan and prioritize, and communicate effectively
• Commitment to the mission and goals of the organization

This is a full-time remote position with a salary range of $155,000 - $170,000, depending on experience. Fair Elections Center offers generous employer paid health, vision, and dental insurance, 3 weeks vacation, and a 403(B) retirement plan with employer contribution.

*Please do not apply through Indeed, follow “to apply” instructions below.*

To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Kristina Moore at kmoore@fairelectionscenter.org. The priority deadline is February 9, 2024, but applications will be considered until the position is filled. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Fair Elections Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity in our work environment and believe it furthers our mission to create and preserve an inclusive democracy for all voters and for underrepresented and marginalized communities in particular. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $155,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• Remote

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)

Work Location: Remote