Head of Finance Operations

Head of Finance Operations

Location : Remote (U.S.-based)

Reports to : Chief Operating and Technology Officer (COTO)

Works closely with : Controller Executive Leadership

Position Overview

The Head of Finance Operations will lead and manage the full scope of Grassroots Grocerys financial operations combining strategic oversight with day-to-day execution. This role is both a builder and an operatorresponsible for designing scalable financial systems while also owning essential accounting and compliance functions. The Director will oversee grant and government contract compliance accounts payable and receivable budgeting reporting and audit preparation.

This role reports to the Chief Operating and Technology Officer (COTO) who leads finance technology and operations across the organization. The Director will work closely with the COTO to align financial infrastructure with organizational strategy and ensure that financial systems support program delivery fundraising and long-term sustainability.

The Director will also work in close collaboration with the part-time Controller who supports monthly close and ensures accurate general ledger management. As the most senior finance staff member on the internal team the Director will serve as both the lead architect and day-to-day executor of financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Process Innovation and Optimization

• Design and implement financial processes that are efficient scalable and compliant with nonprofit and government requirements
• Automate or systematize functions like expense tracking reimbursements and approvals
• Document workflows and ensure process clarity across departments
• Serve as the finance systems owner for tools like QuickBooks Online and Ramp

Grant Management and Compliance

Day-to-Day Accounting

Maintain organized documentation for all financial activity vendor records and transaction support

Financial Reporting and Monthly Close

Budgeting Forecasting and Spend Management

Government Contracts and Audit

Financial Dashboards and Internal Visibility

Team Building and Future Delegation

Key Qualifications

Education

Experience

Skills

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Succession Planning,Growing Experience,Expense Management,Management Experience,Rackspace,Laboratory Management,Senior Leadership,Operations Management,Relationship Management,Leadership Experience,negotiation,Taxonomy

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1