[Remote] Director of Finance & Operations

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. New Roots Institute is a growing nonprofit dedicated to ending factory farming by empowering the next generation of advocates. They are seeking a passionate and experienced Director of Finance & Operations to lead financial management, reporting, compliance, and organizational operations to deepen their impact.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close processes
• Drive the annual organizational budget process in collaboration with program and department leads; monitor performance against budget throughout the year
• Build and maintain multi-year financial models to support scenario planning and strategic decision-making
• Develop and present timely, accurate financial reports to the senior management team and Board of Directors, including dashboards that translate financial data into strategic insight
• Oversee the annual audit and Form 990 preparation; serve as primary liaison with external auditors and the finance committee of the Board
• Manage restricted grant funds, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and accurate tracking of expenditures by grant
• Develop and implement internal controls, financial policies, and risk management frameworks
• Interface with Rippling PEO on payroll processing, benefits administration, workers' comp, unemployment claims, HR compliance, and employment tax filings, and ensure that New Roots meets its obligations as the worksite employer
• Partner with senior management on compensation philosophy, job classification, and total rewards strategy
• Design and continuously improve operational systems, policies, and processes that support a remote-first, growing organization
• Serve as a strategic partner to the Managing Director and a collaborative, solutions-oriented member of the senior management team
• Support strategic planning processes by providing operational and financial analysis to inform organizational priorities
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decisions around program expansion, staffing, and organizational growth
• Support the Development team with grant budgets, financial reporting to funders, and financial components of proposals

Skills

• 3+ years of direct supervisory experience
• Experience coaching and developing staff
• You've navigated difficult people decisions: performance management, role transitions, team restructuring, or separations
• 5+ years of progressive financial management experience, with at least 2 years in a senior or director-level role in a nonprofit organization
• Demonstrated experience managing audits, preparing or overseeing Form 990 preparation, and working with external auditors
• Deep knowledge of nonprofit accounting (GAAP), fund accounting, and grant compliance
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online and strong Google Sheets skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to senior leadership and board members
• Exceptional analytical skills and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, accessible formats
• Highly organized, self-directed, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a remote work environment
• Shared vegan and anti-speciesist values. No one on our team consumes animals or animal products or believes that non-human animals can ethically be treated as resources for human use
• Ability to commit to attending the annual in-person team meeting, which typically takes place during the first full week of June (Monday through Friday)
• CPA, MBA, or equivalent advanced credential
• Experience with organizational technology infrastructure, including software licensing, project management tools, and data security practices

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Unlimited PTO

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