January 8, 2025

Now Hiring: Director of Finance and Operations

We are looking to expand our impact both on Yale’s campus and the broader national debate about America’s college campuses by hiring a new Director of Finance and Operations.

Read the full description for the Director of Finance and Operations position on the Talent Market website. Please share with anyone you know who may be interested. Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: katy@talentmarket.org.

About the Opening

The Buckley Institute is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations to ensure the effective pursuit of the Institute’s ambitious goals. We are looking for a candidate who is versatile and able to handle various functions that are essential to the day-to-day success of our organization. The candidate must be extremely responsible, highly organized, very attentive to detail, and a prudent steward of the Institute’s resources. The Director of Finance and Operations will develop a broad and deep knowledge of the organization, reporting to and working closely with the Executive Director.

The ideal candidate will work from our New Haven, CT office. We will also consider extremely strong candidates who can easily travel to New Haven several days a week for a hybrid option.

Responsibilities

FInance Responsibilities

Work with outside bookkeeper to prepare timely and accurate financial reports for the Executive Director and Board of Directors
Manage spending policies and procedures
Coordinate with accounting firm on the annual audit, 990, and all other tax related filings (1099s, international filings, property tax, etc.)
Regulatory compliance, including working with firm to maintain state charitable registrations, filing annual reports with the Secretary of State, and completing sales tax exemption forms
Review and negotiate contracts with vendors
Set up vendors and pay bills
Deposit checks
Collaborate with the Executive Director to prepare an annual budget for approval by the Board of Directors
Manage effectively within approved budget, reporting on progress and challenges
Ensure the continued financial viability of the organization through sound fiscal management
Work with Executive Director and Director of Development to prepare gift agreements and endowment reports as well as calculate program costs for donor proposals
Oversee payroll and benefits for employees, managing outsourcing of appropriate functions and liaising with payroll company

Operations Responsibilities

Human resources management, including talent recruitment, onboarding, and maintaining personnel policies
Review employee expense reports, process reimbursements, and track PTO
Ensure staff members receive timely and appropriate training and development
Assist Executive Director in organizing the strategic planning process
Develop and implement a system for tracking and reporting on the progress of the strategic plan implementation, measuring and evaluating progress against goals for the organization
Project management, including executing on organizational priorities by working with Executive Director and other team members
Serve as point of contact with building management
Partner with staff, contractors, and volunteers to ensure operations run smoothly, providing planning and logistical support as needed
Creating, managing, and refining operational processes, identifying best practices, and improving internal systems to prepare for future needs while being mindful of budget realities
Risk management, including insurance policy renewals and participant waivers
Attend and assist with management of major events such as the annual conference and Disinvitation Dinner
Prepare materials for meetings of the Board of Directors and take minutes during meetings
Other duties as needed

The projected salary range for this role is $110,000 to $130,000 in addition to competitive benefits including a matching SIMPLE IRA plan, PTO, and health and dental insurance. Salary is contingent upon the specific skills and experience of the selected candidate. This is a chance to join our team at an exciting time for our growing organization.

Qualifications

6+ years of professional work experience
Strong understanding of finance, including practices for nonprofit organizations
Outstanding interpersonal skills
Superior organization and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to work independently, meet deadlines, follow through, and wear multiple hats
Strong work ethic, positive attitude, sound judgment, business savvy, and a high degree of professionalism
Responsible, honest, and dependable
Knowledge of Microsoft Office and QuickBooks strongly preferred
Enthusiastic philosophical alignment with and passion for the principles of the Buckley Institute
A bachelor’s degree

To Apply

Qualified candidates should submit the following application materials (in order) in one PDF document:

Résumé
Cover letter describing your interest in the position, alignment with the mission of the Buckley Institute, and salary requirements

Applications should be submitted to Talent Market via this link: talentmarket.org/apply-for-your-dream-job/.

Questions can be directed to Katy Gambella, Director of Outreach at Talent Market, who is managing the search process: katy@talentmarket.org.

There is no application deadline for this position. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.This job will remain posted on our site until it is filled.

While we thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position, we are only able to contact those to whom we can offer an interview. Only direct applications will be considered. No phone calls, please.

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