The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for overseeing all finance and operations functions at Outward Bound California. Reporting to the Executive Director, they will be the key staff position who enables efficient and effective financial management of Outward Bound California. The Director of Finance & Operations supervises three direct reports in Finance and Operations, Staffing, and Human Resources. They are also part of the Senior Leadership Team at Outward Bound California. They work very closely with the Board of Directors Finance and Audit Committees.
Who We Are
Outward Bound California (OBCA) is part of a national network of experiential and outdoor education programs, with a 50 year history in the US, serving over 40,000 students annually. OBCA uses unique experiences in natural settings to create social-emotional learning opportunities for our students to tap into their inherent potential as compassionate leaders and active participants in their communities.
We work with students on a range of programs, from 1-day experiences on our San Francisco Challenge Course to multi-day rock climbing, backpacking and mountaineering courses ranging from 7 to 65 days long. We work with students aged 12+, including adults, educators and veterans. OBCA is deeply committed to opening up access for students and schools that have traditionally been excluded from outdoor spaces and programs and we do this through over 40 effective community partnerships. As a non-profit, more than 2/3 of our students receive partial or full scholarships to go on a course with us in the High Sierra, Southern California and in the Bay Area.
Equity and Inclusion Statement:
We believe that all people should have safe access to the outdoors and culturally relevant and responsive educational programming. OBCA is also striving to create an equitable and inclusive internal culture where all staff members feel represented and honored for their identities and lived experiences. We examine how power, bias, race and other aspects of identity impact our organization. We work to build a culture where we are always learning and improving toward a vision for equity and belonging for all staff. We are looking for team members who can actively join us in this process. We are also committed to reflecting the diverse communities with whom we work and strongly encourage people of color, LGBTQ+ identifying folks, and women to apply.
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Who You Are
Knowledge and Skills
You are passionate about OBCA’s mission to change lives through challenge and discovery. You are passionate about providing access to getting youth outdoors.
Equity & Inclusion: You approach finance and operations through an equity lens, paying careful attention to how systems and policies impact staff and stakeholders across identities and prioritizing an equitable allocation of resources including compensation.
Financial Skills: You possess an aptitude for numbers. You understand (and can perform) business accounting and have experience carrying out organization-level financial analyses and using financial indicators to inform key decisions. You love spreadsheets and creating financial forecasts and coaching other team members in financial literacy.
Cross Department Collaboration: You have experience working and partnering across departments (Human Resources, Advancement / Fundraising and Programs) to achieve organizational success. You have a deep commitment to service and your colleagues.
Leadership: You thrive at managing people and developing strong teams; you value relationships and accountability, empowering your team to grow and evolve. You are willing to roll up your sleeves when necessary and work collaboratively with your team to achieve collective goals.
Strategic and Systems Thinker: You have the ability to think about small details at the same time you can look at the larger picture. You are adept at thinking about short and long term strategy of the organization in terms of expenses and revenue.
Communication: You possess strong interpersonal skills, a flexible communication style, and enjoy creative problem-solving and supporting your team.
Entrepreneurial Mindset: You are creative, motivated, resourceful and comfortable with making timely, thoughtful decisions.
Education & Work Experience
5+ years Management and administrative experience within a business or non-profit and closely working with Human Resources.
Professional training in accounting and or 4+ years of professional accounting, finance and/or operations, experience in a Finance and Administrative role.
Human Resources Experience with AP/AR/Payroll administration and oversight.
Physical Requirements
Occasional travel within CA and periodic travel across the United States. Travel is suspended during the pandemic.
Occasional night and weekend work may be required and travel to our High Sierra course basecamp in Midpines.
Bonus if you are…
Experience with Human Resources compliance matters and compensation structures.
Quickbooks and Salesforce experience highly preferred.
Responsibilities
Finance (70% time)
Oversee accounting, internal and external reporting, preparation and management of annual budgets, operations financial analysis, and internal controls – the essential financial support activities necessary for the organization to run effectively.
Oversee all accounting functions and their related systems for complete, accurate and timely reporting.
Lead the accurate and timely preparation, analysis, and communication of effective internal and external financial reporting, including reporting financial results to the Board of Directors and Finance Committee.
Lead organization-wide fiscal management, working with Program Directors and senior staff to develop, track, adhere to, and report annual operating and capital expenditure budgets.
Conduct financial analysis of operations expenditures and management processes to facilitate more efficient and effective use of resources.
Ensure that all policies, practices and controls are consistent with GAAP and related legal and regulatory requirements, in order to have a clean annual audit and make proper tax filings and associated state and federal reports.
Support the development of an efficientscalable and sustainable business model which supports OBCA’s progressive growth.
Operations (30% Time)
Oversee functions which ensure smooth daily operations across each of our locations (currently: SF Bay Area, High Sierra, and some Southern California Operations ).
Oversee development and implementation of effective information technology and data systems to support all finance, human resources, fundraising, and operations functions. Partners with payroll reporting and entry, resulting in timely and accurate processing. Finalizes payroll entry.
Lead annual insurance renewal process, oversee government reporting and organizational legal compliance
Benefits, Compensation, and Location
Compensation & Schedule
This is a Full-Time, Exempt, Salaried position
Salary commensurate with experience within the anticipated range of 92k-110K
Benefits
A competitive benefits package, including comprehensive health insurance with employer contribution, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), four weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO),11 flexible paid holidays, and 401(k) plan enrollment
Position based in the SF Bay Area with flexibility around working remote.
Highly energetic, flexible, and supportive work environment at a mission-driven organization.
Opportunity to attend Outward Bound adult course
Opportunities for professional development
ProDeal, an opportunity to purchase outdoor gear at a discounted price
Location
We have a regional office in the San Francisco Bay Area and Midpines, California. Proximity to the Bay Area preferred. Currently, Bay Area administrative staff are remote.
Outward Bound California is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Outward Bound California also promotes respect for all people, and will not tolerate harassment based on any of these characteristics..
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