Chief Financial Operating Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

Urban Alliance is seeking an experienced and strategic Chief Financial Operating Officer (CFOO) to lead our Finance, Human resources, Information technology, and Salesforce departments. This executive leadership role plays a crucial part in managing our operational effectiveness while ensuring the organization's long-term financial health, and alignment with our mission. The CFOO will oversee operations and the administration of a $15M nonprofit organization, leveraging a background in budgetary finance, strong operational and financial acumen to partner with, coach, and manage departmental leaders responsible for internal systems. The CFOO also works closely with regional Executive Directors to enhance organizational effectiveness and drive operational excellence across all regions. As a member of the senior leadership team, the CFOO reports directly to the CEO working 3 days a week in office based near UA’s Washington DC office.

ABOUT URBAN ALLIANCE

Urban Alliance (UA) believes that all young people deserve equal access to the work experience, professional networks, and skills training needed to achieve economic mobility. For more than 25 years, UA has provided thousands of young adults from historically excluded communities with the skills, social capital, and career exposure needed to overcome systemic barriers to equal employment and economic mobility. UA is a bridge between young adults, employers, and schools that provides high school students with comprehensive soft skills and digital literacy training, paid internships with local employers, individualized mentoring and case management, and ongoing post-high school planning support.

Key Responsibilities: Chief Financial Operating Officer

Finance Leadership:

• Oversee the organization’s financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and cash flow management.
• Develop and implement financial strategies, policies, and procedures that support the organization’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accounting standards.
• Lead the preparation of financial reports and present the information for the board of directors, executive leadership, and external stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with auditors, external partners, and donors to ensure transparency and accountability in all financial operations.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support decision-making by the executive team.

Operational Leadership:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of key departments, including Human Resources, Information Technology, and Salesforce, and Finance
• Drive operational efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
• Collaborate with department leaders to establish performance metrics, processes, and systems that optimize overall operations.
• Lead strategic initiatives to enhance organizational capacity, scalability, and effectiveness. Provide leadership and strategic direction to the human resources department, including talent acquisition, retention, training, performance management, and compliance.
• Work to foster a positive organizational culture that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Shape and refine the organization’s people strategy, including the approaches to hiring, leadership development, and equity.
• Oversee process for position classification, compensation structures and ensure position descriptions are maintained.
• Ensure alignment between staffing levels and organizational needs, ensuring that HR practices reflect best practices in the nonprofit sector.

Infrastructure Leadership

• Maintain 3-5year strategic plans, ensuring regular checks and balances, adjustments, and keeping the executive leadership abreast of all changes or pivots required.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight to the IT department, ensuring that systems and technologies support organizational goals and enable efficiency.
• Manage the integration of new technologies and ensure the security, scalability, and sustainability of IT infrastructure.
• Oversee the use of Salesforce, ensuring it is fully leveraged to track key metrics, data and improve organizational processes.
• Lead the Salesforce department, ensuring the system is optimized for tracking program outcomes, donor relations, and overall data management.
• Collaborate with staff to identify opportunities for leveraging Salesforce to enhance operational and programmatic efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business administration, or a related field (master’s degree or CPA preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of leadership experience at the senior leadership level or higher in financial management and operations, with a strong background in nonprofit or public sector organizations.
• Proven experience overseeing human resources, IT systems, and Salesforce management is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, nonprofit accounting standards, and budget management.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions and provide actionable recommendations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse groups, including board members, staff, donors, and external partners.
• High proficiency in financial software, Salesforce and any experience with Sage Intact is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Strategic Vision: Ability to align operations with the mission and vision of the organization.
• Financial Acumen: Expertise in financial management, budgeting, and forecasting in a nonprofit context.
• Operational Excellence: Proven ability to optimize operational efficiency and scale organizational processes.
• Leadership & Collaboration: Strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and work collaboratively across departments.
• Adaptability & Innovation: Ability to drive change and introduce innovative solutions in a nonprofit environment.

VACCINATION

As established by the Urban Alliance Board of Directors, all employees are required to receive a vaccination against COVID-19, unless a medical or religious reasonable accommodation is approved. If offered a job, the candidate must be able to prove that they have been vaccinated with one of the CDC-authorized vaccines, including either Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna, or Johnson & Johnson / Janssen or request and be granted an accommodation before their start date.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

Urban Alliance is a racial and social justice organization committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Urban Alliance is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants from all underrepresented groups, including people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and DACA recipients are encouraged to apply.