Chief Finance and Operating Officer at GIFFORDS

At GIFFORDS, we are on a mission to save lives from gun violence. We believe that every American deserves to live in a country where they are safe from the threat of firearms – whether they are at school, at work, in a house of worship, or walking down their own street. About The Organization For more than three decades, we've been on the front lines of the movement to create a safer America. Our organization was forged in the aftermath of two horrific tragedies that redefined the fight for gun safety. In 1993, a mass shooting at a San Francisco law firm led to the creation of the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, the nation's early, preeminent force for researching and defending gun safety laws. In 2016, the Law Center joined forces with Americans for Responsible Solutions, the political organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, to form a legal, federal, political, and state-based powerhouse. Our work depends on building wide, sometimes unlikely coalitions – working with everyone from frontline violence interrupters to moderate Republicans and gun owners. Today, GIFFORDS addresses a crisis of epidemic proportions. With nearly 47,000 Americans dying from gun violence every year, this is a uniquely American problem that costs our economy an estimated $557 billion annually. But we know this cycle of violence is preventable. We fight for evidence-based solutions, including universal background checks, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and community violence intervention programs. We implement solutions that save lives – and it's working. Built on a foundation of legal expertise and bold leadership, GIFFORDS stands as a courageous force for change. For more information, visit About The Role What You'll Do The Chief Finance and Operating Officer (CFOO) is a pivotal senior leader responsible for the fiscal health and operational excellence of GIFFORDS, a $30MM+ multi-entity organization (501c3, 501c4, Political Action Committee) with 75+ staff members. The CFOO assumes primary responsibility for enhancing and implementing the organization's internal operational and financial processes and infrastructure to support continued growth and the fulfillment of the mission. As a high-level financial expert, the CFOO will navigate the unique complexities of multi-entity compliance while serving as one of the organization's most senior leaders responsible for culture, leadership, and performance – leading with both the empathy and collaborative spirit necessary to support a high-performing, mission-driven staff. A critical part of this role involves empowering the organization and its leaders by expanding their collective knowledge of financial operations. From budgeting to forecasting to budget performance analysis, the CFOO will help transform financial data into a real-time driver for both short- and long-term strategic decision-making. The CFOO also directs the development of new systems, policies, and procedures designed to enhance efficiency and strengthen the organization's core ability to drive impact. This will include leading the transition from legacy systems to a sophisticated accounting platform and optimizing the monthly close process to meet the rigorous demands of a rapid-response environment. Key Responsibilities Strategic Nonprofit Finance & Financial Systems Develop and refine sophisticated financial systems and processes that support the organization's long-term strategic objectives and multi-entity structure (C3, C4, and PAC) Lead the transition from a legacy financial system to a robust multi-entity accounting system and optimize the monthly close process to ensure leadership has timely access to financial information Leverage financial data to provide strategic recommendations to the Executive Director, the Board, and the broader GIFFORDS team ensuring the organization's fiscal health remains a top priority Organizational Leadership, Culture & People Serve as a culture carrier, demonstrating a deep understanding of how to center employees as humans and approach them with empathy while managing employee situations and performance management Approach operations with a "service mindset" and foster an environment of empathetic accountability , ensuring the operations and finance functions provide support to the organization; excel at building and nurturing relationships with a diverse range of internal stakeholders Coach and invest in a diverse team, fostering a culture of excellence, work-life balance, and regular feedback; spot and address the equity implications of different situations Collaborate effectively across the organization to bridge the gap between finance, HR, and programmatic strategy Strategic Operations & Compliance Serve as a solution-oriented problem solver who can navigate organizational complexity and growth with creativity Manage and update legacy operational systems to increase organizational efficiency and adaptability Ensure rigorous compliance across all entities, specifically managing the complexities of PAC spending and reporting, federal and state lobbying registration and reporting requirements and solicitation compliance Serve as a senior decision maker, supporting cross-functional leaders to understand the trade-offs of complicated resource allocation decisions, ensuring every dollar spent is an expression of the organization's goals Who You'll Work With You will report to the Executive Director and join an Executive Management Team of 9. You will directly supervise a Finance Director and an HR Director, and an overall team of 7 across the finance, human resources, and operations functions.. You will frequently collaborate with the Chief of Staff & VP of Programs as well as functional leaders across the Law Center, Communication, and Development teams. Required Skills And Experience At least 15 years of experience in senior management within the nonprofit sector, including a track record of success leading a complex finance function and a proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to take a listening orientation and approach complex issues with clarity and empathy Excellent management skills, with experience supervising high-performing teams (Finance, HR, and Operations), and a commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth, work-life balance, mutual accountability; possesses the capacity to serve as an exemplar for team management organization-wide Demonstrated success managing the rigorous compliance and reporting requirements associated with non-profit advocacy and electoral activity; knowledge of complex organizational structures and experience managing multi-entity nonprofit organizations and inter-entity reconciliations strongly preferred Track record of identifying gaps in internal processes and successfully directing the development of new policies and procedures that strengthen an organization's core infrastructure and scalability Ability to act as a strategic arbiter of resources, managing complex trade-offs and ensuring that financial investments are consistently aligned with organizational imperatives and goals Notably collaborative teammate with strong interpersonal skills and a sense of humor Organized and able to reassess priorities; able to thrive in a fast-paced environment Commitment to ending America's gun violence epidemic through effective laws and culture change Additional Details Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Role is based in Washington D.C. Equal Employment Opportunity GIFFORDS is a nonprofit organization whose team is on a mission to save lives from gun violence. GIFFORDS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. People of color, trans individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr On-Ramps