Sherwood Forest
Director of Finance and Operations (St Louis)
Sherwood Forest, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States, 63103
Director of Finance and Operations
(Year-round, Full time, Exempt, Salary)
Reports to: Executive Director
Oversees:
Finance, HR, Operations, IT, and Administrative staff (direct and indirect) This position is hybrid - approximately 80% remote and 20% in the office. This person needs to live in or near the St. Louis area.
Position Summary The Director of Finance and Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across finance, human resources (approximately 16 year-round staff and 100 seasonal staff), information technology, and general operations. This role ensures the financial health and sustainability, operational excellence, compliance, and organizational infrastructure functions, resources, systems, and operational capacity of Sherwood Forest. Working in close partnership with the Executive Director and Board, the Director translates strategy into systems, processes, and results that support mission impact and long-term sustainability.
This is a senior leadership role requiring strong financial acumen, people leadership, and a commitment to equity, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Finance & Strategy Provide leadership and oversight for all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, auditing, cash flow management, and financial reporting. Lead long-term financial planning, capital projects, grant budgeting and reporting, and scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making. Ensure accurate, timely monthly financial reporting for staff and the Board; clearly communicate financial performance and trends. Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with best practices. Oversee the organizations investment policy in collaboration with the Board. Advise on and negotiate significant contracts; manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and facility rental clients.
Human Resources & People Operations Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development processes. Oversee compensation, payroll, and benefits administration, ensuring competitiveness and fiscal responsibility. Maintain and regularly update the employee handbook and HR policies. Ensure compliance with all employment laws, accreditation standards, and HR-related regulations. Manage Workers Compensation and related audits. Support staff and leadership teams in goal-setting, prioritization, and day-to-day operations. Champion a culture of transparency, learning, accountability, and staff wellness.
Information Technology Oversee all organizational technology systems, including hardware, software, phone, and internet services. Ensure data security, system reliability, and appropriate upgrades and replacements. Train staff and oversee technology use, cybersecurity, and data protection best practices.
General Operations & Compliance Ensure appropriate insurance coverage, including property, liability, cyber, D&O, and other required policies. Develop, document, and ensure implementation of consistent agency-wide operational systems and procedures. Maintain robust internal controls to protect organizational assets. Oversee records management and compliance with document retention and destruction policies. Manage business office and operational functions, including administration, transportation, insurance, food service, healthcare, wellness, supplies, equipment, safety, security, and facilities support. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, reporting requirements, and accreditation standards. Identify and implement innovative solutions to increase efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
Leadership, Culture & Governance Partner with the Executive Director to execute the strategic plan, monitor performance, and manage organizational budgets. Help coordinate meeting preparation, financial reporting and governance compliance for Board meetings. Support organizational communications and events. Collaborate with leadership team to set organizational goals and track progress. Promote a trauma-informed, inclusive, equity-centered workplace culture rooted in compassion and accountability. Use staff feedback and data to drive continuous quality improvement and strengthen organizational culture.
Qualifications Required Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field 710+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience Strong financial management and nonprofit accounting experience Demonstrated experience leading HR, operations, and cross-functional teams Knowledge of nonprofit governance, compliance, and Board relations
Preferred CPA, MBA, or related advanced degree Experience in mission-driven or human services organizations Experience with accreditation and regulatory environments
Skills & Abilities: Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop and manage complex organizational budgets Exceptional relationship management Systems thinking with the ability to design and implement operational processes
Physical and Time Requirements Sitting/Mobility: Approximately 70% of time is spent working at a desk, and the balance (approximately 30%) is spent moving around work areas. Reaching/Handling: Ability to input and pull information from computer systems and retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment and supplies. Ability to reach and handle items from high and low places on occasion. Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, volunteers, parents, and the community in writing and in person. Must be able to remain calm and pleasant when interacting with others in stressful and/or deadline situations. Must be willing and able to collaborate with others to achieve shared goals and objectives. Ability to work and navigate in a variety of terrain and weather conditions Ability to drive camp vehicles and to transport children and to travel to camp and various sites as needed Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with occasional evenings and weekends
About Sherwood Forest Sherwood Forest Camp, Inc. is a year-round, not-for-profit, youth development agency in the St. Louis region providing extended residential camp experiences for children from economically disadvantaged families. We provide dynamic programs and immersive outdoor experiences that inspire and empower youth from under-resourced communities to discover their resilience, prepare for their future, and embrace their civic responsibility.We envision a community where all youth discover and achieve their fullest potential. To that end, we help kids discover the best in themselves so they can grow up to do good in the world. The Quest program serves children from 1 st
to 9 th
grade.The Supports for Success (S4S) program serves Quest alumni beginning in the 10 th
grade to help them ensure post-secondary pursuits and support them as they transition into young adulthood.Our Outdoor Education program serves schools and youth-development agencies in the St. Louis area in the fall and spring.
Sherwood Forest is committed to eliminating racism, biases, and disparities in our society and eradicating barriers that thwart the development, growth and prosperity of youth in our community.All staff must be willing to work to that end.
Sherwood Forest is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All candidates have an equal opportunity for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or status as a veteran. Personal staff information
(application, references, background investigations, medical records)
will not be released, except as may be required by law. Requests for references regarding the staff members performance will be honored; however, the staff member must authorize the release of such information.
Sherwood Forest requires all staff and all those who are attending camp, to have age appropriate vaccines as outlined by the Missouri Department of Public Health & Senior Services (Missouri Statute 167.181),unless a medical or religious accommodation is requested and granted.Once a position has been offered, proof of immunization status will be requested and information on how to request an accommodation will be provided.Proof of immunization or an approved accommodation request will need to be received prior to starting work.
To Apply: In lieu of a cover letter, please answer the following question (sub-questions provided for context and direction) in an email. Attach your resume, and three professional references with necessary contact information to the same email and send the email to hiring@sherwoodforeststl.org.
What interests you in this role and how does your experience prepare you for it? Describe yo
Finance, HR, Operations, IT, and Administrative staff (direct and indirect) This position is hybrid - approximately 80% remote and 20% in the office. This person needs to live in or near the St. Louis area.
Position Summary The Director of Finance and Operations provides strategic and operational leadership across finance, human resources (approximately 16 year-round staff and 100 seasonal staff), information technology, and general operations. This role ensures the financial health and sustainability, operational excellence, compliance, and organizational infrastructure functions, resources, systems, and operational capacity of Sherwood Forest. Working in close partnership with the Executive Director and Board, the Director translates strategy into systems, processes, and results that support mission impact and long-term sustainability.
This is a senior leadership role requiring strong financial acumen, people leadership, and a commitment to equity, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities Finance & Strategy Provide leadership and oversight for all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, accounting, auditing, cash flow management, and financial reporting. Lead long-term financial planning, capital projects, grant budgeting and reporting, and scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making. Ensure accurate, timely monthly financial reporting for staff and the Board; clearly communicate financial performance and trends. Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls aligned with best practices. Oversee the organizations investment policy in collaboration with the Board. Advise on and negotiate significant contracts; manage relationships with vendors, suppliers, and facility rental clients.
Human Resources & People Operations Lead hiring, onboarding, performance management, and professional development processes. Oversee compensation, payroll, and benefits administration, ensuring competitiveness and fiscal responsibility. Maintain and regularly update the employee handbook and HR policies. Ensure compliance with all employment laws, accreditation standards, and HR-related regulations. Manage Workers Compensation and related audits. Support staff and leadership teams in goal-setting, prioritization, and day-to-day operations. Champion a culture of transparency, learning, accountability, and staff wellness.
Information Technology Oversee all organizational technology systems, including hardware, software, phone, and internet services. Ensure data security, system reliability, and appropriate upgrades and replacements. Train staff and oversee technology use, cybersecurity, and data protection best practices.
General Operations & Compliance Ensure appropriate insurance coverage, including property, liability, cyber, D&O, and other required policies. Develop, document, and ensure implementation of consistent agency-wide operational systems and procedures. Maintain robust internal controls to protect organizational assets. Oversee records management and compliance with document retention and destruction policies. Manage business office and operational functions, including administration, transportation, insurance, food service, healthcare, wellness, supplies, equipment, safety, security, and facilities support. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, reporting requirements, and accreditation standards. Identify and implement innovative solutions to increase efficiency and organizational effectiveness.
Leadership, Culture & Governance Partner with the Executive Director to execute the strategic plan, monitor performance, and manage organizational budgets. Help coordinate meeting preparation, financial reporting and governance compliance for Board meetings. Support organizational communications and events. Collaborate with leadership team to set organizational goals and track progress. Promote a trauma-informed, inclusive, equity-centered workplace culture rooted in compassion and accountability. Use staff feedback and data to drive continuous quality improvement and strengthen organizational culture.
Qualifications Required Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or related field 710+ years of progressively responsible leadership experience Strong financial management and nonprofit accounting experience Demonstrated experience leading HR, operations, and cross-functional teams Knowledge of nonprofit governance, compliance, and Board relations
Preferred CPA, MBA, or related advanced degree Experience in mission-driven or human services organizations Experience with accreditation and regulatory environments
Skills & Abilities: Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop and manage complex organizational budgets Exceptional relationship management Systems thinking with the ability to design and implement operational processes
Physical and Time Requirements Sitting/Mobility: Approximately 70% of time is spent working at a desk, and the balance (approximately 30%) is spent moving around work areas. Reaching/Handling: Ability to input and pull information from computer systems and retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment and supplies. Ability to reach and handle items from high and low places on occasion. Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with coworkers, volunteers, parents, and the community in writing and in person. Must be able to remain calm and pleasant when interacting with others in stressful and/or deadline situations. Must be willing and able to collaborate with others to achieve shared goals and objectives. Ability to work and navigate in a variety of terrain and weather conditions Ability to drive camp vehicles and to transport children and to travel to camp and various sites as needed Flexibility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with occasional evenings and weekends
About Sherwood Forest Sherwood Forest Camp, Inc. is a year-round, not-for-profit, youth development agency in the St. Louis region providing extended residential camp experiences for children from economically disadvantaged families. We provide dynamic programs and immersive outdoor experiences that inspire and empower youth from under-resourced communities to discover their resilience, prepare for their future, and embrace their civic responsibility.We envision a community where all youth discover and achieve their fullest potential. To that end, we help kids discover the best in themselves so they can grow up to do good in the world. The Quest program serves children from 1 st
to 9 th
grade.The Supports for Success (S4S) program serves Quest alumni beginning in the 10 th
grade to help them ensure post-secondary pursuits and support them as they transition into young adulthood.Our Outdoor Education program serves schools and youth-development agencies in the St. Louis area in the fall and spring.
Sherwood Forest is committed to eliminating racism, biases, and disparities in our society and eradicating barriers that thwart the development, growth and prosperity of youth in our community.All staff must be willing to work to that end.
Sherwood Forest is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. All candidates have an equal opportunity for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or status as a veteran. Personal staff information
(application, references, background investigations, medical records)
will not be released, except as may be required by law. Requests for references regarding the staff members performance will be honored; however, the staff member must authorize the release of such information.
Sherwood Forest requires all staff and all those who are attending camp, to have age appropriate vaccines as outlined by the Missouri Department of Public Health & Senior Services (Missouri Statute 167.181),unless a medical or religious accommodation is requested and granted.Once a position has been offered, proof of immunization status will be requested and information on how to request an accommodation will be provided.Proof of immunization or an approved accommodation request will need to be received prior to starting work.
To Apply: In lieu of a cover letter, please answer the following question (sub-questions provided for context and direction) in an email. Attach your resume, and three professional references with necessary contact information to the same email and send the email to hiring@sherwoodforeststl.org.
What interests you in this role and how does your experience prepare you for it? Describe yo