Senior Director of Finance and Operations

Summary

The Senior Director of Finance & Operations (SDFO) is the senior finance leader, responsible for ensuring the organization's financial health, integrity, and sustainability while partnering with the COO to strengthen the systems, processes, and infrastructure that support the organization's operations. The SDFO provides strategic leadership for accounting, financial planning, reporting, budgeting, grants management, cash management, compliance, and organizational risk management.

Description

DEPLOY/US’ goal is ambitious, durable decarbonization policy. With a bipartisan team and board, we are the only organization in the country focused on building the capacities, amplifying the voices, and scaling the impact of the entire ecosystem of civic enterprises and leaders working right-of-center on climate and energy as a crucial foundation for bipartisan policy.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Finance & Operations (SDFO) is DEPLOY/US’ senior finance leader, responsible for ensuring the organization's financial health, integrity, and sustainability while partnering with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to strengthen the systems, processes, and infrastructure that support the organization's operations. Reporting to the COO, the SDFO provides strategic leadership for accounting, financial planning, reporting, budgeting, grants management, cash management, compliance, and organizational risk management.

The SDFO serves as a trusted advisor to the COO and organizational leadership, providing timely financial analysis and strategic guidance to support informed decision-making. This leader is committed to continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented finance function that promotes transparency, accountability, and organizational effectiveness in support of DEPLOY/US' mission.

The SDFO also oversees the financial operations of affiliated entities, as applicable, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate is an experienced financial leader with strong nonprofit expertise, exceptional analytical and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop the Senior Accountant, providing ongoing performance management, mentorship, and professional development.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the Finance & Operations function that delivers high-quality support across the organization.
• Support the continued growth and effectiveness of the Finance & Operations function by identifying opportunities to strengthen team processes, workflows, and systems.

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO and organizational leadership by providing financial analysis, strategic insight, and recommendations that support organizational planning and decision-making.
• Partner with executive leadership to develop financial strategies and align financial resources in support of organizational priorities and long-term sustainability.
• Lead short- and long-term financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Provide timely financial analysis and forecasting to inform resource allocation, organizational decision-making, and strategic priorities.
• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate strategic opportunities, organizational risks, and long-term financial sustainability.
• Monitor organizational financial performance and recommend opportunities to strengthen financial stewardship and operational efficiency.
• Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate, timely financial reports for executive leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Represent DEPLOY/US externally on financial and operational matters by building strong relationships with financial institutions, auditors, investment advisors, legal counsel, and other external partners.
• Oversee financial management of grants, contracts, and restricted funds.
• Ensure compliance with donor restrictions, grant agreements, and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with the Development and Programs teams on grant budgeting, proposal development, financial reporting, and the review of grant agreements for financial, legal, and compliance considerations.
• Provide financial guidance and operational guidance to partner organizations, as appropriate, helping strengthen financial management practices and organizational capacity across the field.
• Maintain a strong system of internal controls that safeguards organizational assets.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and nonprofit accounting standards and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audit, preparation of IRS Form 990, and other tax and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Oversee cash management, investments, and liabilities.