Finance Director

About Boston Ujima Project, Inc.

Boston Ujima Project is a community-led organization committed to building a cooperative economy for working-class communities of color in Boston. Established to address systemic economic inequality, Ujima focuses on creating new economic models that prioritize community governance and wealth creation. The project engages a diverse group of stakeholders, including residents, workers, businesses, and investors, to collaboratively foster economic growth and financial self-sufficiency within marginalized communities.

Ujima is recognized for its pioneering work in establishing democratic, shared ownership models and innovative investment strategies aimed at reversing historical disinvestment.

The Boston Ujima Project is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join its Senior Leadership Team. This role is crucial for overseeing financial operations and strengthening internal infrastructure, directly reporting to the Executive Director. The Finance Director will play a key strategic role in safeguarding the fiscal health of the organization while supporting its growth through quality programming. The ideal candidate will bring a collaborative spirit to enhance the organization’s financial systems and processes.

Applicants should be deeply committed to Ujima’s mission of empowering communities of color through cooperative economic models, demonstrating dedication to community-controlled financial systems and the organization’s long-term stability. The Finance Director is expected to manage complex financial operations, comply with tax regulations, lead budgeting processes, and direct audits and grant reporting, all while ensuring alignment with Ujima’s values and goals.

• Direct all routine accounting operations and provide rigorous analysis of general ledger accounts.
• Ensure timely preparation of documentation for reconciling essential accounts.
• Establish and execute financial protocols to safeguard the organization’s fiscal integrity.
• Monitor organizational liquidity and fiscal performance by evaluating spending and revenue streams.
• Lead the creation of annual operating and capital budgets reflecting organizational priorities.
• Manage the organizational audit and oversee the preparation of all state and federal filings.
• Partner with the Executive Director to direct the financial management of the Ujima Fund.
• Manage and negotiate external vendor contracts and renewals with Senior Leadership.
• Co-direct technology, vendor management, and office administration.

• Proven dedication to the vitality and wealth of working-class people of color.
• At least a decade in financial oversight, with three years in a senior leadership capacity.
• Strong collaborative aptitude, capable of working on high-level strategy with leadership.
• Comprehensive grasp of fiscal best practices and experience managing audits and filings.
• Skilled in tools like Quick Books, and sophisticated spreadsheet modeling capabilities.

• Responsible Time Off Policy with unlimited paid time off.
• Comprehensive health, dental & vision coverage substantially employer-covered.
• Retirement contributions with 401(K) and 4% employer match.
• Hybrid flexibility with a two-day in-office practice.
• Professional development budget for conferences, certifications, and continued learning.