Director of Finance & Operations - Hybrid, Growth & Impact

College Visions; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

College Visions in Providence, RI seeks a Director of Finance and Operations to lead financial management, daily operations, and HR administration. This role, reporting to the Executive Director, combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership to ensure financial health and efficient organizational systems.

Based in a hybrid schedule, the position supports budgeting, audits, internal controls, and vendor management while enabling program growth and sustainable operations for nearly 600

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, nonprofit management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Progressively responsible experience in financial management, operations, or organizational administration (nonprofit).
• Strong nonprofit financial management skills: budgeting, reporting, forecasting, internal controls.
• Experience managing operations, administrative systems, and external vendors/service providers.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational and project management abilities.
• Ability to work strategically and hands-on in a small staff environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations including bookkeeping, accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, expense tracking, and financial recordkeeping.
• Lead the annual budgeting process with Executive Director and program/development leadership.
• Develop financial forecasts, cash flow projections, and models to support planning and decision-making.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the Executive Director, Board Finance Committee, and Board of Directors.
• Coordinate the annual financial audit and ensure timely completion and compliance with grants.
• Oversee IT, operations, facilities, and HR administration to support organizational needs.

Skills

Financial management

Operations management

HR administration

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, nonprofit management, or related field

Job description

College Visions in Providence, RI seeks a Director of Finance and Operations to lead financial management, daily operations, and HR administration. This role, reporting to the Executive Director, combines strategic planning with hands-on leadership to ensure financial health and efficient organizational systems.

Based in a hybrid schedule, the position supports budgeting, audits, internal controls, and vendor management while enabling program growth and sustainable operations for nearly 600