Director of Operations and Finance – LA2050

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCE, GOLDHIRSH FOUNDATION

The world is brimming with cutting-edge innovators with ideas to shape our region and change the world. At the Goldhirsh Foundation, we connect the dots between the best emerging innovations and the financial, social, and human capital to make them thrive. We find smart people doing creative things, and we give them the tools to do them better. We fund social innovation efforts across these three areas: opportunity, sustainability, and activation, with a particular focus on Los Angeles.

Our largest initiative is LA2050, a community-guided mechanism to create a shared vision of success for LA in 2050 and to track progress toward that vision.

The Goldhirsh Foundation is looking for a Director of Operations and Finance to handle grant-making, finances, human resources, legal, and operations. The right candidate will be ready to grow with the Foundation and our partners in our mutual goals, and excited to join our small but mighty team.

WE NEED THIS PERSON TO MANAGE THESE FUNCTIONS:

FINANCE

Oversee the financial resources of Goldhirsh Foundation in a prudent and efficient manner and ensure that they are used to support the mission and goals of the organization
Provide an ongoing review of the structure of the financial and business operations of the organization
Develop annual operating budgets and revenue forecasts
Lead quarterly strategic assessments and reporting to foundation president
Lead monthly variance review with stakeholders and presented to rest of Executive team
Manage internal reporting and ensure timely review and reporting
Oversee grants financial management and conduct bookkeeping for grants
Integrate grants management and investment activities for the foundation with the investment committee, foundation board, and president.
Oversee and/or perform all tax and audit functions

OPERATIONS

Create best practices to improve the overall financial and human capital strength of the organization
Manage and enforce internal processes designed to make Goldhirsh Foundation the best place to work
Establish short and long-term organizational goals, objectives, budgets, protocols and systems that support the Goldhirsh Foundation’s priorities
Work closely with, and be a liaison to the investment committee, wealth advisors, legal departments, and others as appropriate
Review and approve expense reports and other financial statements
Review and approve all vacation and travel requests

HUMAN RESOURCES

Manage benefits and annual renewal process, and advise on issues as needed
Advise on compensation and equity matters, approving all employment offers
Advise and resolve various disciplinary, management, and employee development matters

LEGAL

Manage external counsel
Assess risk and advise on legal matters

WE ARE LOOKING FOR CERTAIN ATTRIBUTES AND WORK STYLE:

Clear and succinct communicator who conveys confidence and enthusiasm
Detail oriented and organized with an adaptable, entrepreneurial nature in order to work with a variety of partners and stakeholders
A flexible and enthusiastic approach to work, including the humility and grace to work effectively with others in a collaborative workplace
A sense of humor, and appreciation for a team dynamic that is fun, social, and intensely dedicated to results

AND WE NEED SOMEONE WITH RELEVANT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor degree required; Master’s or other professional degree preferred; Post-graduate degree or comparable experience in finance, accounting, or business
Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply best practices in financial planning, budgeting, accounting, investments and financial reporting
At least seven years’ of management experience with a commitment to a collaborative leadership style
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to make tough decisions and follow through on agreed upon initiatives, work collaboratively, yet firmly when needed
The ability to creatively and practically solve problems
Outstanding organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced and changing environment
Excellent project management skills, ability to manage data and develop, implement and oversee budgets
An entrepreneurial mindset; able to identify and pursue opportunities

TO APPLY

We look forward to hearing from you! To apply send a resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and references to: team@goldhirshfoundation.org.