Operations & Finance Manager

Operations & Finance Manager

Classification: Full-time exempt in-person position
Location: Oakland CA
Compensation: $85000 $105000 commensurate with experience
Reports to: Executive Director

About MISSSEY

MISSSEY works to prevent girls and gender-expansive youth from entering circumstances of sexual exploitation and violence. We also support young people who are experiencing exploitation to exit. Once theyve exited we partner with them so that they may avoid re-entering sexually exploitative circumstances and live free of harmful transactional relationships. As an organization we value healing youth voice integrity and relationships. Our service model is focused on healing through trauma-informed survivor-centered and youth-focused approaches. We recognize the crucial voices of survivors in facilitating healing in victims of commercial sexual exploitation and the value of young people empowering other young people. Our work with youth is a partnership helping them transition from victim to survivor to leader encouraging their long-term stability and success in whatever path they choose. MISSSEY believes that with the right opportunities and support youth can overcome the circumstances of their exploitation and thrive.

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Position Summary

MISSSEY is thrilled to be expanding our senior leadership team and recruiting for a Finance & Operations Manager. This is an opportunity for a highly skilled professional ideally with experience in nonprofit administration to help shape the strategic operations infrastructure and systems of a dynamic mission-driven organization.

The Finance & Operations Manager will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficiency sustainability and compliance of our internal systems as we close partnership with the Executive Director and senior management team this role will oversee financial coordination HR processes administrative systems organizational policies vendor and facilities management and overall compliance.

This position is ideal for someone who has worked in or with nonprofits grassroots organizations or other values-based institutions and who is excited to build strong internal systems that support direct service to youth.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Be deeply aligned with MISSSEYs mission values and trauma-informed practices
  
• Bring at least 4 years of experience in nonprofit or mission-driven operations finance or HR leadership
  
• Understand the nuances of nonprofit finance grant compliance and funder expectations
  
• Thrive in collaborative equity-centered work environments that require flexibility and strategic thinking
  
• Be comfortable managing systems people and projects in a fast-paced resource-conscious setting
  
• Have strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to keep multiple priorities moving
  
• Bring a passion for building operational systems that support healing sustainability and impact
  

Key Responsibilities

Operations & Organizational Management (45%)

• Develop and implement internal systems policies and workflows that support MISSSEYs trauma-informed survivor-centered model
  
• Oversee human resources functions including hiring onboarding training employee records and compliance with employment law
  
• Maintain organizational policies and employee handbook updating as needed to reflect legal changes and best practices
  
• Coordinate risk management contracts legal compliance and organizational insurance
  
• Manage tech systems software tools and databases to support staff productivity and data security
  
• Oversee vendor relationships office management and general administrative support
  

Finance & Budget Oversight (35%)

• Collaborate with the Executive Director and fiscal partners to support annual budgeting financial planning and projections
  
• Monitor and ensure compliance with government contracts private grants and restricted/unrestricted funding
  
• Oversee payroll accounts payable/receivable financial tracking and audit preparation
  
• Maintain and improve internal financial systems and controls in alignment with nonprofit best practices
  

Facilities & Resource Management (5%)

• Oversee day-to-day office needs equipment and workspace logistics
  
• Manage inventory procurement and vendor coordination
  
• Support emergency preparedness safety protocols and crisis response plans
  

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Culture (15%)

• Serve as a key member of the senior leadership team contributing to organizational planning and internal culture
  
• Collaborate with other leaders to develop and refine cross-departmental systems and decision-making processes
  
• Help build and sustain a supportive mission-aligned workplace rooted in equity and healing practices
  

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors degree in Business Administration Nonprofit Management Public Administration or a related field preferred
  
• Equivalent nonprofit leadership or operations experience may substitute for formal education
  

Experience

• Minimum 4 years of experience in nonprofit or mission-driven operations management
  
• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit HR compliance finance and administrative systems
  
• Familiarity with managing contracts facilities vendor relationships and IT systems
  
• Experience working with youth-serving organizations survivor-centered programs or social justice movements is a plus
  

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of nonprofit finance and funder compliance
  
• Familiarity with tools such as QuickBooks ADP/Gusto Google Workspace and project management platforms
  
• Ability to create and implement policies and procedures in small to mid-sized organizations
  
• Excellent communication project management and leadership skills
  
• Commitment to equity inclusion and trauma-informed organizational development
  
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced collaborative work environment
  

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• This is an in-person position based in a shared office setting in Oakland CA
  
• May require occasional local travel for meetings trainings or partner collaborations
  
• Must be able to sit for extended periods use a computer daily and lift up to 50 lbs occasionally
  
• A valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle are preferred
  

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $85000 $105000/year (commensurate with experience)
Status: Full-time exempt

Benefits Include:

• 100% employer-covered Medical Dental & Vision insurance
  
• Long-Term Disability & Term Life Insurance
  
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  
• SIMPLE IRA with employer match
  
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
  
• 1-week paid winter break
  
• Vacation available after 90-day introductory period
  
• Paid sick time compliant with California law
  
• Family and pet bereavement leave

Equal Opportunity Employer

MISSSEY is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage applications from people with marginalized identities including but not limited to Black Indigenous and people of color; women; LGBTQ individuals; system-impacted people; and survivors of exploitation. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion gender identity age sexual orientation disability or any other protected category.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter detailing your interest and relevant experience to:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

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