The Finance and Operations Director (FOD) role presents an exciting opportunity to partake in the planning and incremental implementation of the organization’s tactical plan aimed at optimizing and modernizing First 5’s financial, administrative and IT systems within fiscal means.
The FOD will work in collaboration with the Executive Director to lead and develop a long-term fiscal sustainability plan for the organization. This role also oversees the management of all First 5 finance related activities, operations, and departments. The new FOD closely partners with the Executive Director and Deputy Director to ensure the smooth operation of the organization, carrying out the Commission’s Strategic Plan, anticipating risk, and solving problems creatively and effectively. This position supervises staff, including managers, department analysts, coordinators, and temporary staff and/or consultants that handle direct functions related to Finance, Grants and Contracts, Procurement, and Operations.
The ideal candidate will be collaborative, tech savvy, and committed to exceptional customer service with a knowledge base in governmental accounting and budgeting; significant experience in audit preparation, budget development; procurement, proposal development and financial reporting. This position requires a minimum of seven years management experience, including direct management of finance and administration staff along with a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance. Possession of a Master’s degree is highly desired.
The salary range is $112,000-$134,000 annually, DOQ.
To be considered, please visit the Avery Associates Career Portal at www.averyassoc.net/current-searches/ to upload your letter of interest, resume and contact information including email addresses for five work-related references to Paul Kimura by June 22, 2022.