Operations Manager, Finance

Who we are:

The Vera Institute of Justice is powered by hundreds of advocates researchers and policy experts working to transform the criminal legal and immigration systems until theyre fair for all. Founded in 1961 to advocate for alternatives to money bail in New York City Vera is now a national organization that partners with impacted communities and government leaders for change. We develop just antiracist solutions so that money doesnt determine freedom; fewer people are in jails prisons and immigration detention; and everyone is treated with dignity. For more information visit.

Vera has a staff of 216 people is headquartered in Brooklyn New York and has offices in Washington D.C. Los Angeles and New Orleans. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity in the workplace. We expect our staff to embody respect independence collaboration commitment anti-racism and equityboth in our outward-facing work and the internal culture of our workplace. We value a range of experiences in peoples educational backgrounds and encourage people who have been directly impacted by the criminal justice system to apply.

About the team:

We are seeking a highly organized proactive and strategic Operations Manager to serve as a Level 1 Chief of Staff totheChief Financial Officer (CFO). This role iscentral todriving operational excellenceandexecutive effectiveness across finance and technology functions.The Operations Manager will coordinate high-level internal and external communications manage signature cross-functional initiativesincluding AI infrastructure development IT security enhancements and enterprise risk managementand support the CFO in preparing for board committee engagements. Acting as a strategic connector the Operations Manager will ensure alignment across departments proactivelyidentify opportunities for improvement and represent the CFOs office in enterprise-wide forums and working groups.

About the role:

Executive Support & Coordination

• Actas a strategicthoughtpartner to the CFOensuringalignment acrossfinance technology and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Coordinate and streamline communication between CFO and internal teams external partners and key stakeholders including vendors consultants and regulatory bodies.
• Prepare briefing materials talking points and strategic updates for executive meetings including Board Committee sessions.

Operational Oversight

• Manage day-to-day operations of the CFO office including calendar management meeting coordination internal communications and travel coordination as needed.
• Schedule organize and prepare for meetings to maximize productivity and collaboration on key work products.
• Develop andmaintaininternal resources tofacilitatecollaboration.
• Support budget planning tracking and reporting processes in collaboration with Finance and IT teams.
• Monitor and improve internal workflows identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and effectiveness.

Signature Projects & InitiativeManagement

• Leadand manage signaturecross-functional projectsthroughout the fiscal year includingthe annualbudget planning cycle technology transformation efforts(AI) and enterprise risk management initiatives.
• Support the CFO in preparing for quarterly board committee meetings including crafting narratives coordinating stakeholder input and managing follow-ups.
• Drive execution of high-impact initiatives such as AI infrastructure development IT security enhancements and financial systems modernization.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitateregular check-ins and strategic planning sessions with senior leaders acrossFinance ITDevelopment Program Initiativesand other departments.
• Ensure consistent messaging and alignment across internal and external communications.
• Represent the CFOs office in enterprise-wide forums and working groups.

Other Duties as Assigned

What qualifications are we looking for

• Bachelors degree in business administrationfinanceinformationsystems or related fieldand3yearsrelevant experience.In lieu ofbachelorsdegree applicableworkor lifeexperiencemay be considered.

Preferred:

• 5 years of experience in operations project management or executive support roles.
• Masters degree in business administration finance information systems or related field.
• Experience in a strategic support role.
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and IT governance frameworks.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities youll bring:

• Proven experience in operations strategy orotherroles supporting senior executives.
• Exceptional project management communication and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to pay attention to detail manage multiple priorities and work effectively with senior leadership.
• Strong inter-relational skills and ability to navigate complex organizational structures and influence without authority.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Technical knowledge helpful for this role:

• Proficiencyin Microsoft Office Suite project management tools and data visualization platforms.

Location:

Please note this role will report to our Brooklyn NY office. Vera employees adhere to a hybrid schedule and are in-office on an alternating schedule that generally amounts to 10 days per month.

Compensation and Benefits:

The compensation range for this position is $85000 - $88000 per salaries will vary depending on factors including but not limited to experience and performance. The salary range listed is just one component of Vera Institutes total compensation package for employees. As an employer of choice in our field supporting Vera staff - both personally and professionally - is a priority. To do this we invest in the well-being of our staff through other rewards including merit pay generous paid time off a comprehensive health insurance plan student loan repayment benefits professional development training opportunities and up to $2000 annual for education costs and fees relevant to Vera work employer-funded retirement plan and flexible time.To learn more about Veras benefits offeringsclick here.

Applications may also be faxed to:

ATTN: People Place and Culture / Operations Manager Finance
Vera Institute of Justice
34 35th St Suite 4-2A Brooklyn NY 11232
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Please use only one method (online mail or fax) of submission.
No phone calls please. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

Vera is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race color creed national origin sex age disability marital status sexual orientation military status prior record of arrest or conviction citizenship status current employment status or caregiver status.

Vera works to advance justice particularly racial justice in an increasingly multicultural country and globally connected world. We value diverse experiences includingwith regard toeducational background and justice system contact and depend on a diverse staff to carry out our mission.

For more information about Vera please visit.