Director of Financial Operations

Director Of Financial Operations

Commonwealth Corporation is a quasi-public workforce development agency that strengthens the skills of Massachusetts youth and adults by investing in innovative partnerships with industry, education, and workforce organizations. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for the organization's core financial management functions, including fiscal monitoring, compliance, contracts and procurement, and budgeting.

The Director of Financial Operations ensures that financial operations are transparent, compliant with statutory and policy requirements, and aligned with the organization's mission and strategic objectives. This position reports to the Vice President of Finance and works collaboratively with the Controller and other leaders to ensure accurate financial data, consistent reporting, and effective financial decision-making.

Position responsibilities include:

• Strategic and operational leadership
• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of financial operational strategies, policies, and procedures that support effective stewardship of public resources.
• Collaborate with the VP of Finance, Controller, and other leaders to strengthen financial processes, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• Provide expert advice and analysis to executive leadership and the Board on fiscal operations, budget performance, and financial risks.
• Serve as a senior resource on compliance and fiscal management issues across the organization.
• Provide flex support on other financial strategic projects as needed.
• Budget development and oversight
• Lead the organization's annual budget process, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and alignment with strategic priorities.
• Provide ongoing budget monitoring, variance analysis, and forecasting to support management decision-making and present findings to the eight Program Directors on at least a quarterly basis.
• Prepare and present financial and budgetary reports to the VP of Finance, CEO/President, and Board.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure resources are allocated effectively and financial data reflects actual operations.
• Fiscal monitoring and compliance
• Oversee fiscal monitoring and compliance functions to ensure adherence to applicable state, federal, and grant requirements.
• Review financial data to identify inconsistencies, ensuring corrective actions are taken in coordination with the Controller's Office.
• Leadership and team management
• Supervise and mentor managers and staff within fiscal monitoring, compliance, contracts/procurement, and budget teams.
• Foster collaboration across divisions and maintain strong working relationships with accounting and program units.
• Promote process improvement, professional development, and operational excellence.

Knowledge, skills, and competencies:

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including supervisory responsibility.
• Experience in a public or quasi-public environment with responsibility for budget, compliance, procurement, and fiscal oversight.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with accounting functions without direct supervisory authority.
• Proactive approach to resolving challenges.
• Strong understanding of public sector finance, budgeting, compliance, and procurement laws and practices.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting sufficient to identify and resolve data inconsistencies.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in financial systems, data analysis, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

Benefits include an excellent benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision, 13 paid holidays, 3 weeks accrued paid vacation per year, generous paid sick time, paid time off, Short-Term, Long-Term and AD&D Insurance, Life insurance up to 250k, pre-tax parking and commuter benefits (debit card), Health Flexible Spending Account (debit card), and eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Commonwealth Corporation is committed to building a culturally diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB):
As a leader in workforce development, Comm Corp is committed to DEIB. We strive to center DEIB in every facet of our work. This commitment requires us to identify and dismantle historical and existing barriers within systems, policies, and practices to create long-term…