Director of Finance & Operations

While our office is based in the Portland, OR area, candidates will be considered from across the U.S. Multi‑day travel expected. Salary: $130,000 (benefits available) Start date: August 2026 The American Friends of Hand in Hand (AFHIH) is seeking a Director of Finance & Operations (DFO) responsible for ensuring the organization’s financial health, operational efficiency, and ability to scale. Working in a small team environment, this role is both strategic (building and streamlining processes) and tactical (getting the work done). You will oversee all financial management, human resources, and IT, ensuring staff have the resources they need to succeed, reporting to the CEO and working closely with the board of directors and the Hand in Hand team in Israel. This position demands a person with a strong belief and commitment to the values, vision, and mission of AFHIH, which include promoting a peaceful, just, and inclusive shared society between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel, primarily by supporting the network of integrated bilingual schools and public communities organized and operated by Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish‑Arab Education in Israel. AFHIH raises philanthropic funding to support the Hand in Hand programs in Israel. For more information, visit Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Oversight Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the CEO and closely review expenditures. Support the CEO and gift officers with the gift projection process. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Audit, Finance, and Governance committee (AFG) and quarterly board meetings. Establish consistent templates that are understandable by all stakeholders. Produce rolling 12‑month cash‑flow projections and maintain awareness of seasonal giving patterns, grant disbursement timing, and major donor pledge schedules to alert the CEO and board to any financial changes. Oversee semi‑monthly reconciliation and monthly transfer of grant‑making funds to Hand in Hand (Israel), foreign exchange rate considerations. Ensure correct entry of all projections and gifts into CRM (Salesforce) and maintain clean data entry and dashboards to ensure the CEO and staff (US and Israel) receive accurate and up‑to‑date information. Ensure compliance with donor requirements. Analyze existing donor dashboards, assess donor projections, retention, lapsed donor patterns, gift level tiers, and prospect pipeline robustness. Make recommendations and include training for any changes. Coordinate the annual audit and ensure timely filing of Form 990 and other regulatory requirements. Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure GAAP compliance. Also, any grant compliance from foundations, etc. Human Resources & Culture Oversee payroll processing and lead the annual benefits renewal/open enrollment. Oversee the hiring, orientation, and offboarding processes. Supervise all office‑related support positions. Maintain and update the Employee Handbook to ensure compliance with labor laws. Revamp and maintain the office procedure handbook to ensure institutional memory and consistency. Board Together with the CEO, maintain communication with the board of directors, ensuring the board and committees receive relevant and accurate information for board and committee meetings. DFO will sit (non‑voting) on the Audit, Finance & Governance committee and ensure governance compliance with committee‑approved decisions. DFO will be available and support all other committees when requested. Operations & IT Oversee the organization’s tech stack (currently Salesforce, QuickBooks, and prospect software). DFO is encouraged to seek ways to automate and raise efficiency levels for any and all processes. Manage and assess contracts with vendors, including but not restricted to financial institutions, external auditor, insurance, payroll, benefits, and event services. Ensure the organization has appropriate internal controls and safeguards, insurance coverage, and disaster recovery plans. Evaluate low‑cost financial and fundraising technology and process options appropriate for a sub‑$15M nonprofit and make pragmatic recommendations to leadership. Facilities Oversee office space management, including leases, maintenance, and safety protocols. Skills & Qualifications Experience: 5 years minimum experience in financial management, preferably in the non‑profit sector. Experience in, or ability to adapt to, small non‑profit capabilities. Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration (CPA or MBA is a plus). Technical Proficiency: Salesforce, QuickBooks, Microsoft Suite, and AI. Management Skills: Strong supervision experience. Communication Style: Strong level of personal communications, both with staff and trustees. Ability to convey vision and empower staff with clear instructions and accountability. Excellent writing skills. Experience in communicating with cross‑cultural teams preferred. Integrity: Ability to handle sensitive financial and personal data with absolute discretion. Availability: for out‑of‑town travel. We believe the diversity of our team makes us better at our work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and are committed to an equitable, inclusive hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr