Director Of Finance And Operations

Director of Finance and Operations

Job Information

• Location:Remote
• Close Date:07/15/2023
• Hiring Organization:Dogwood Alliance
• Contact Name:Laura Lovelace
• Contact Email:

Description

To view the complete leadership brief, please visit https://tinyurl.com/4t6x87jr

For more than 25 years, Dogwood Alliance has worked to mobilize diverse voices to protect forests across the Southeastern United States. Dogwood Alliance focuses on three areas of program impact: elevating standing forests as a vital climate solution, fighting Wood Pellet Biomass, and promoting local, Community-led solutions.

Dogwood Alliance seeks a strategic Director of Finance and Operations to steward Dogwood’s financial and human resources. The Director will integrate operational practices that support the Dogwood team and manage the financial responsibilities of the organization. The Director of Finance and Operations will advance Dogwood’s internal and external values of equity, social justice, and advocacy.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Director of Finance and Operations will oversee the financial and operational infrastructure and systems needed to support Dogwood’s continued growth. She/he/they will manage effective administrative and financial systems, including accounting, legal, information technology (IT) and human resources (HR).

As a member of the senior management team (SMT), the director will lead the organization’s strategic planning, operational systems and financial management and reporting functions. The Director of Finance and Operations will partner with the Executive Director and the SMT to build and strengthen leadership for the organization.

The successful Director of Finance and Operations candidate will have 10+ years of demonstrated experience leading the following in a nonprofit organization:

• Organization Operations
• Financial Management
• Administrative Leadership and HR Management
• Risk Management

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience as a finance and operations leader in a non-profit organization. The DFO will have demonstrated experience leading a diverse team that is working remotely while building a culture of equity and racial justice. The Director will be a collaborative partner to the Executive Director and other members of the Senior Management Team, championing the importance of financial stewardship, equity and organizational effectiveness as integral tools in moving Dogwood Alliance forward.

Salary/Benefits

The salary range is between $80,000 and $90,000 based on experience. Dogwood Alliance offers a robust benefits package.

Application Instructions

To apply or to suggest a candidate, please email DogwoodDFO@intentionalworks.com

About Dogwood Alliance

For over 25 years, Dogwood Alliance has fought threats to our forests and frontline communities. We promote forest protection as the best solution to climate change. We partner with communities to develop economic solutions that work with and for our forests.