Finance and Operations Director

Groundworks New Mexico; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Groundworks New Mexico is seeking a Finance & Operations Director to manage daily financial processes, budgeting, and compliance. This role involves overseeing office operations, technology, and administrative systems while ensuring nonprofit operations run smoothly and accurately.

The ideal candidate must possess strong accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism, with a commitment to mission-driven work. Comfortable in a dynamic environment, you will support the Board Finance Committee and manage multiple priorities in Santa Fe.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage financial systems and oversee operational projects efficiently.
• Strong accuracy and professionalism in a nonprofit setting.
• Comfortable handling multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily financial processes, budgeting, and compliance.
• Support grant reporting and coordinate audits.
• Maintain vendor relationships and improve internal systems.

Skills

Financial management

Collaborative problem-solving

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Job description

Overview

The Finance & Operations Director manages daily financial processes, budgeting, cash flow, reporting, compliance, and internal controls while overseeing office operations, facilities, technology, and administrative systems. The role supports the Board Finance Committee and ensures smooth, accurate, and compliant nonprofit operations.

Additional Areas of Responsibility

The Director maintains vendor relationships, supports grant reporting, coordinates audits, improves internal systems, assists staff with administrative needs, ensures accurate documentation, and strengthens organizational workflows. The role also helps manage leases, technology tools, and operational projects to keep the Institute running efficiently.

Other Information/Requirements

The role requires strong accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic nonprofit setting. Candidates must be comfortable with financial systems, collaborative problem‑solving, and onsite work in Santa Fe. Commitment to mission‑driven work and clear communication is essential.