Director of Operations

KinderUSA; Texas; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

KinderUSA is seeking a Director of Operations to build the financial and operational backbone of our mission-driven nonprofit serving Palestinian children. You will oversee finance, banking, compliance, legal and risk management, reporting to the Executive Director, with a $3M annual budget.

Location is Hybrid | Full-Time, Exempt. This role anchors finance across US and international affiliates and collaborates with a lean team to ensure transparency and impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in nonprofit finance, operations or compliance, including at least 2 years in a senior role.
• Strong nonprofit financial management, including audits, fund accounting and budgeting.
• Experience with international fund transfers, multi-jurisdictional compliance and sanctions screening.
• Familiarity with 501(c)(3) compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting partner due diligence and risk assessment, ideally in humanitarian, refugee or conflict-affected settings.
• CPA, CFE or similar certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee finance, banking, audits, compliance, legal and risk management across the organization.
• Manage a $3M annual budget and provide monthly and quarterly reports.
• Lead banking across multiple accounts and international transfers.
• Ensure timely federal, state and international filings.
• Oversee HR, IT, office operations and supervise staff.
• Support Board finance and audit activities.

Skills

Nonprofit finance

Operations management

Compliance

Audits

Fund accounting

Budgeting

International transfers

Sanctions screening

CPA/CFE (plus)

Job description

For almost 25 years, KinderUSA has delivered humanitarian, educational and development programs to Palestinian children in Palestine, Lebanon and beyond. As our longtime leader prepares to move on, we’re building a new leadership structure designed for growth, and we’re looking for two exceptional people to join us.

Director of Operations: The financial and operational backbone of our work. Reporting to the Executive Director, you’ll oversee finance, banking, audits, compliance, legal, partner due diligence and risk management across our entities.

This role is full-time and can be based anywhere in the U.S. Together they will lead a lean team managing a $3M annual budget, where every decision has a direct impact on children’s lives.

Job Description: Director of Operations Build the financial and operational backbone of a mission-driven nonprofit serving Palestinian children in Lebanon, Palestine and beyond.

Location: Hybrid | Full-Time, Exempt | $3M Annual Budget

The opportunity KinderUSA is a 501(c)(3) organization that delivers humanitarian, educational and development programs to Palestinian children in Lebanon, Palestine and beyond. Currently headquartered in Dallas, with a virtual presence in Belgium and an affiliate in Ireland, we manage funds and partnerships across several countries, where rigorous financial management and compliance are essential to our work. We are seeking a Director of Operations to oversee finance, banking, compliance, legal and risk management. Reporting to the Executive Director, you will ensure that every dollar is managed with transparency and integrity, so the organization can grow with confidence.

What you’ll do

• Finance and accounting Oversee all financial operations for a $3 million annual budget, including bookkeeping, accounts payable and receivable, and payroll coordination.
• Prepare the annual budget with the Executive Director and monitor performance against it.
• Produce monthly and quarterly financial reports for the Executive Director and Board.
• Track restricted and designated funds and support accurate donor reporting.

Banking and international transfers

• Manage banking across five U.S. accounts and one Belgium account.
• Execute and document international wire transfers in line with U.S. and international regulatory requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls, including dual approval and segregation of duties.

Audit and compliance

• Manage the annual independent audit and serve as the primary contact for auditors.

Ensure timely federal, state and international filings

• including Form 990, state registrations and filings for the Ireland affiliate and Belgium presence.
• Maintain a compliance calendar and keep policies current.
• Ensure compliance with sanctions screening and other requirements for funds sent to conflict affected regions.

Due diligence and risk management

• Conduct due diligence on new and existing partners in Lebanon and Palestine, including financial, governance and sanctions checks.
• Draft and manage grant agreements with partners and monitor their financial reporting.
• Identify and assess organizational risks, including financial, legal, reputational and operational, and recommend mitigation.
• Maintain insurance coverage and business continuity plans.

Legal and vendor management

• Engage and manage outside legal, accounting and professional firms, domestically and internationally.
• Oversee contracts, vendor relationships and organizational records.

Operations and team support

• Oversee HR administration, IT systems and office operations.
• Supervise part-time staff and contractors.
• Support Board finance and audit work, attending Board meetings as needed.

What we’re looking for

5+ years of experience in nonprofit finance, operations or compliance, including at least 2 years in a senior role.

• Strong command of nonprofit financial management, including audits, fund accounting and budgeting.
• Experience with international fund transfers, multi-jurisdictional compliance and sanctions screening.
• Familiarity with 501(c)(3) compliance requirements.
• Experience conducting partner due diligence and risk assessment, ideally in humanitarian, refugee or conflict-affected settings.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment and an unwavering commitment to transparency and accountability.
• CPA, CFE or similar certification is a plus.

Why join us

This role is the foundation that allows our mission to grow. Your work will give donors, partners and the Board confidence that every dollar reaches children who need it. You’ll work alongside a committed Executive Director, board and team, all united by the belief that Palestinian children deserve safety, education and hope.

Application will be received and screened on a rolling basis. No phone calls please. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from individuals with lived experience in or connection to Palestinian communities.