Sr. Director of Finance & Strategy

Unite America; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Director of Finance & Strategy to lead financial operations for a philanthropic venture fund. This pivotal role involves developing innovative financial systems and integrating fundraising, grantmaking, and accounting into a unified model. Ideal candidates will have over a decade of experience in strategic financial planning, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to compliance and efficiency. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a difference, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Relocation stipend

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in finance with strong strategic planning & analysis skills.
• Proven leadership in financial strategy within multi-entity organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enhance financial operations of a multi-entity philanthropic venture fund.
• Develop a long-term financial strategy to maximize organizational impact.

Skills

Strategic financial planning

Leadership in financial strategy

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Financial compliance

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Data visualization tools

Job description

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Unite America is seeking a Senior Director of Finance & Strategy to lead and enhance the financial operations of our multi-entity, philanthropic venture fund. Reporting to the Head of Strategy & Operations, this role will develop a long-term financial strategy to maximize organizational impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader eager to build innovative financial systems from the ground up and work with senior leadership to shape our financial future while managing a budget of over $30M. You will integrate fundraising, grantmaking, and accounting into a unified financial model supporting strategic decision-making, forecasting, and resource management.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, has a keen eye for detail, and possesses deep experience in strategic financial planning and analysis across multi-entity structures (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PACs). This role requires strategic financial acumen, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to efficiency, compliance, and innovation.

Unite America values diversity and encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds and across the political spectrum to apply. The position is ideally based at our headquarters in Denver, CO, but we are open to remote candidates nationwide. We offer a relocation stipend for those willing to move to Denver.

Minimum Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in finance with strong strategic planning & analysis skills
• Proven leadership in financial strategy within multi-entity organizations (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PACs)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
• Experience designing and building innovative financial systems and models
• Excellent leadership, management, and team development skills
• Expertise in financial compliance, nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP), and regulatory requirements
• Proficiency in financial software, Microsoft Excel, and data visualization tools
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly
• Independent problem-solver with high motivation and ethical standards
• Passion for Unite America’s mission