Director of Operations & Finance (Hybrid)
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Job Location:
Westborough, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
29-09-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Director of Operations & Finance
The Director of Operations & Finance is a key leadership role responsible for building and formalizing systems that will strengthen DetecTogethers ability to grow and deliver impact. This role oversees organizational processes strategic plan execution finance impact measurement and event operations.
The ideal candidate is a builder: someone who understands nonprofits but brings the discipline and efficiency of a for-profit operator. They thrive on creating systems and procedures from the ground up supporting accountability to the strategic plan and rolling up their sleeves to make sure new processes are implemented effectively.
Responsibilities
Operations & Strategic Plan Execution
Work Location: This is a hybrid position based in Westborough MA with 2 days remote and 3 days in-office each week.
The Director of Operations & Finance is a key leadership role responsible for building and formalizing systems that will strengthen DetecTogethers ability to grow and deliver impact. This role oversees organizational processes strategic plan execution finance impact measurement and event operations.
The ideal candidate is a builder: someone who understands nonprofits but brings the discipline and efficiency of a for-profit operator. They thrive on creating systems and procedures from the ground up supporting accountability to the strategic plan and rolling up their sleeves to make sure new processes are implemented effectively.
Responsibilities
Operations & Strategic Plan Execution
- Lead efforts to assess and formalize internal systems creating clear and efficient standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Ensure smooth organizational operations by strengthening administrative policies HR systems and technology use.
- Support strategic plan implementation by tracking progress ensuring accountability and driving cross-functional results using tools like Asana.
- Identify operational challenges and propose solutions that improve efficiency and scalability.
- Manage budgeting forecasting and financial reporting to ensure fiscal responsibility and transparency.
- Oversee compliance with regulations grants and financial policies.
- Collaborate with auditors accountants and legal advisors as needed.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and financial efficiency without compromising mission delivery.
- Oversee budgets logistics and timelines for DetecTogethers signature fundraising events (Gala and Golf Tournament).
- Partner with development staff volunteers and leadership to ensure smooth planning strong ROI and continuous process improvement.
- Develop replicable systems for event operations and follow-up making each year stronger than the last.
- Stay current on emerging tools and technologies (including AI applications) that can improve efficiency data management and reporting.
- Lead adoption of new platforms and effective use.
- Develop and implement systems for collecting and analyzing program impact data.
- Partner with brokers employers and stakeholders to access claims data and assess program outcomes.
- Provide insights to leadership and the board to inform strategic decisions.
- Bachelors degree in business administration operations management finance or related field; MBA a plus.
- Proven success in establishing systems and SOPs that improved organizational effectiveness.
- Experience supporting execution of a strategic plan and driving accountability across teams.
- Strong project management skills with experience using Asana or similar tools.
- 5 years of experience in operations and/or finance preferably in a mission-driven organization.
- Knowledge of nonprofit budgeting compliance and reporting.
- Familiarity with event operations and budget management.
- Tech-savvy and forward-looking with ability to identify tools that strengthen organizational capacity.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.
Work Location: This is a hybrid position based in Westborough MA with 2 days remote and 3 days in-office each week.
Required Experience:
Director
Key Skills
- Risk Management
- Negiotiation
- Operational management
- Smartsheets
- Strategic Planning
- Team Management
- Budgeting
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
- Financial Planning
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