Director of Finance and Operations
Position Type: Full-time, Salaried, Exempt
Location: Flexible (remote); Must be eligible to work in the U.S.
Salary: $110,000 - $130,900
Closing Date: Aug. 30, 2024
Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis. The position will remain open until we have a sufficient pool of diverse candidates who meet the job requirements, at which point we may pause the review of new applications before the stated deadline. Please understand you may not be contacted for several weeks after you apply.
Ideal Start Date: 2-4 weeks after offer
About the Center for Disaster Philanthropy
CDP began in 2010 with the goal of pioneering the practice of strategic disaster philanthropy. Since then, it has grown in its ambition, envisioning a world where the impact of disasters is minimized through thoughtful, equitable and responsive recovery for all. CDP has a $33 million budget and a team of more than 20 staff members working remotely across the U.S.
CDP is a trusted partner, expert and authoritative resource helping hundreds of individuals, foundations and corporations boost the impact of philanthropic giving in response to disaster and humanitarian crises by supporting equitable recovery and addressing root causes of vulnerabilities worldwide.
In 2023, CDP awarded $22.1 million through 93 grants to 91 grantee partners worldwide; demonstrated thought leadership through 14 webinars, 21 external commentaries, 128 blog posts, 34 featured speaking engagements and other events; and served 20+ philanthropic partners through consulting efforts.
• In 2020, CDP was a featured nonprofit for the 14th Annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute.
• CDP has earned Charity Navigator’s Four-Star Charity rating and Candid’s Platinum Transparency seal.
As an organization grounded in racial and intersectional equity, our team members are deeply committed to strengthening communities most vulnerable to disasters because of systemic inequities. We are guided by our values of integrity, boldness and innovation, humility, and empathy in all we do in pursuit of our mission.
Bottom line: We aspire to walk the talk of anti-racism and to treat each other and our partners in ways that inspire trust, creativity, learning and care.
Responsibilities & Duties
Over the last few years of CDP’s 14-year history, growth has been exponential. CDP has granted over $123 million to more than 676 nonprofits. CDP’s positioning and increased visibility bring a need for additional capacity. Over the last 12 months, CDP’s staff count has increased by about 30% with projected increases into 2025.
The director of finance and operations plays a critical role in the execution of CDP’s operations and supports all areas of the organization. Reporting to the chief financial and operations officer (CFOO), this role will be responsible for financial, administrative and compliance functions of the organization. The ability to cultivate relationships and the flexibility to adapt to a growing organization's changing needs and priorities are essential in this role.
As a fully remote workforce, CDP prioritizes employee engagement and relationship-building in service of a collaborative culture rooted in equity. To this end, in-person team retreats are scheduled throughout the year in different regions of the U.S. This role will be expected to attend 2-3 retreats per year, which average 3-5 days of travel. Additionally, this role can expect 3-4 travel days per year for conferences or site visits.
The successful candidate will display the following traits:
You want meaningful work that contributes to the betterment of society. You love being challenged, learning and growing. You have a natural collaborative style and understand that it takes a team. You are a detail-oriented self-starter with strong capacities in prioritization and decision-making. You have exceptional communication skills and the ability to multi-task. You are tenacious and not easily put off by an uphill task. You can discern between what is important and what is urgent, and you are solutions-oriented.
Primary responsibilities include:
The director of finance and operations will oversee accounting and financial reporting, treasury and cash management, payroll function and grantmaking.
This role will be supported by a full-time accounting manager and an operations associate. The director of finance and operations serve as a trusted partner of the CFOO to deliver against CDP’s priorities in alignment with its mission and values.
Accounting and financial reporting
• Oversee CDP’s accounting functions, including the general ledger, accounts receivables, accounts payables and payroll.
• Compile monthly suite of financial reports including, financial statements, budget vs actual, grant reporting and others as needed.
• Maintain Chart of Accounts, propose and document standard operating procedures, and train staff on new processes.
• Coordinate and facilitate annual audits, ens
Location: Anywhere
Posted: Aug. 9, 2024, 6:39 a.m.
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