5Cities Homeless Coalition
Director Operations and Finance
5Cities Homeless Coalition, Grover Beach, California, us, 93483
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Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Operations and Finances is a mission-driven leader responsible for overseeing the operations and fiscal health of the organization. This role ensures sound financial planning, transparent reporting, and compliance with nonprofit regulations. A key focus is aligning financial strategy with programmatic impact. The director serves as a strategic partner to leadership, enabling sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and long-term goals.
Advise executive leadership and the board on financial planning, risk management, and funding strategies.
Lead annual budgeting and multi-year forecasting processes in collaboration with program and development teams.
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
Ensure timely and accurate financial statements, grant reports, and IRS filings (e.g., Form 990).
Maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) for federal grants.
Coordinate annual audits and implement recommendations.
Oversee human resources activities, including recruitment, benefits administration, workers compensation, employee training and safety.
Ensure appropriate staffing for each program and wage alignment with organizational budget.
Maintain knowledge of current federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Serve as alternate to Executive Director on HSOC and other coordinating efforts.
Network with other agencies, coalitions, and local community meetings.
May fill-in, or be assigned, outreach duties usually performed by the Executive Director.
Accomplish staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; conducting training; implementing and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Complete operations by developing schedules; assigning and monitoring work; resolving operations problems; maintaining reference manuals; implementing new procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Nonprofit Management, or related field (Master’s or CPA preferred).
5+ years of progressive experience in financial management, including grant writing and administration.
Strong understanding of fund accounting, donor restrictions, and nonprofit compliance.
Proven success in securing and managing government and foundation grants.
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Experience with nonprofit financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Blackbaud, Sage Intacct).
Familiarity with federal and state grant regulations and reporting standards.
Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights for program and development teams.
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, and practices of human resource administration.
Organized, self-motivated, able to work independently, and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain collaborative work relationships within the organization and with external stakeholders.
Proficient with MS Office software, able to enter data into standard computer formats and produce correspondence and reports with speed and accuracy.
Ability to work well with a diverse population, including clients, donors, community partners, and co-workers.
Other Requirements (may Be Met At Time Of Hire)
Successful completion of background screening.
Successful completion of credit check.
Current tuberculosis test.
CPR/First Aid Certification.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed mostly indoors in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate in an office setting. Sometimes work may become stressful when working under pressure. The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using alcohol and drugs, and who may not be attentive to basic personal hygiene, health and safety practices. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be subjected to outside environmental conditions. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs.
5Cities Homeless Coalition is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected status. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
As with all positions at 5Cities Homeless Coalition, the employee filling this position is expected to work with a diverse workforce, optimize personal performance, work safely at all times, and collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to work more efficiently and effectively. You are expected to contribute talents and ideas toward attaining our mission: strengthening our community by mobilizing resources, fostering hope, and advocating for the unhoused and those facing homelessness.
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Position Summary Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Operations and Finances is a mission-driven leader responsible for overseeing the operations and fiscal health of the organization. This role ensures sound financial planning, transparent reporting, and compliance with nonprofit regulations. A key focus is aligning financial strategy with programmatic impact. The director serves as a strategic partner to leadership, enabling sustainable growth and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement financial strategies that support the organization’s mission and long-term goals.
Advise executive leadership and the board on financial planning, risk management, and funding strategies.
Lead annual budgeting and multi-year forecasting processes in collaboration with program and development teams.
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
Ensure timely and accurate financial statements, grant reports, and IRS filings (e.g., Form 990).
Maintain compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200) for federal grants.
Coordinate annual audits and implement recommendations.
Oversee human resources activities, including recruitment, benefits administration, workers compensation, employee training and safety.
Ensure appropriate staffing for each program and wage alignment with organizational budget.
Maintain knowledge of current federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations.
Serve as alternate to Executive Director on HSOC and other coordinating efforts.
Network with other agencies, coalitions, and local community meetings.
May fill-in, or be assigned, outreach duties usually performed by the Executive Director.
Accomplish staff job results by coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; conducting training; implementing and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
Complete operations by developing schedules; assigning and monitoring work; resolving operations problems; maintaining reference manuals; implementing new procedures.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Nonprofit Management, or related field (Master’s or CPA preferred).
5+ years of progressive experience in financial management, including grant writing and administration.
Strong understanding of fund accounting, donor restrictions, and nonprofit compliance.
Proven success in securing and managing government and foundation grants.
Excellent communication, leadership, and analytical skills.
Experience with nonprofit financial software (e.g., QuickBooks, Blackbaud, Sage Intacct).
Familiarity with federal and state grant regulations and reporting standards.
Ability to translate financial data into strategic insights for program and development teams.
Ability to interpret, apply, and explain policies, procedures, and practices of human resource administration.
Organized, self-motivated, able to work independently, and attention to detail.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to create and maintain collaborative work relationships within the organization and with external stakeholders.
Proficient with MS Office software, able to enter data into standard computer formats and produce correspondence and reports with speed and accuracy.
Ability to work well with a diverse population, including clients, donors, community partners, and co-workers.
Other Requirements (may Be Met At Time Of Hire)
Successful completion of background screening.
Successful completion of credit check.
Current tuberculosis test.
CPR/First Aid Certification.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work is performed mostly indoors in an office setting. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate in an office setting. Sometimes work may become stressful when working under pressure. The employee may be in contact with individuals and families in crisis who may be ill, using alcohol and drugs, and who may not be attentive to basic personal hygiene, health and safety practices. The employee must be ready to respond quickly and effectively to many types of situations, including crisis situations and potentially hostile situations.
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, stoop, talk, hear, reach above and below shoulders, and use hand and finger dexterity for keyboarding and making and receiving telephone calls. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee may be subjected to outside environmental conditions. The employee may be required on occasion to lift and/or carry up to 20 lbs.
5Cities Homeless Coalition is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other protected status. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
As with all positions at 5Cities Homeless Coalition, the employee filling this position is expected to work with a diverse workforce, optimize personal performance, work safely at all times, and collaborate with coworkers and supervisors to work more efficiently and effectively. You are expected to contribute talents and ideas toward attaining our mission: strengthening our community by mobilizing resources, fostering hope, and advocating for the unhoused and those facing homelessness.
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