Senior Director of Finance & Operations

DEPLOY/US is a nonprofit convener, funder, and accelerator of climate and energy leadership across the political spectrum. A national organization, DEPLOY/US, seeks to hire an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Director of Finance & Operations.

DEPLOY/US’ goal is ambitious, durable decarbonization policy. With a bipartisan team and board, we are the only organization in the country focused on building the capacities, amplifying the voices, and scaling the impact of the entire ecosystem of civic enterprises and leaders working right-of-center on climate and energy as a crucial foundation for bipartisan policy.

The Senior Director of Finance & Operations (SDFO) is DEPLOY/US’ senior finance leader, responsible for ensuring the organization's financial health, integrity, and sustainability while partnering with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) to strengthen the systems, processes, and infrastructure that support the organization's operations. Reporting to the COO, the SDFO provides strategic leadership for accounting, financial planning, reporting, budgeting, grants management, cash management, compliance, and organizational risk management.

The SDFO serves as a trusted advisor to the COO and organizational leadership, providing timely financial analysis and strategic guidance to support informed decision-making. This leader is committed to continuous improvement and fostering a collaborative, service-oriented finance function that promotes transparency, accountability, and organizational effectiveness in support of DEPLOY/US' mission.

The SDFO also oversees the financial operations of affiliated entities, as applicable, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and applicable federal and state regulations. The ideal candidate is an experienced financial leader with strong nonprofit expertise, exceptional analytical and communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights that support strategic decision-making.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop the Senior Accountant, providing ongoing performance management, mentorship, and professional development.

• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture within the Finance & Operations function that delivers high-quality support across the organization.

• Support the continued growth and effectiveness of the Finance & Operations function by identifying opportunities to strengthen team processes, workflows, and systems.

Financial Leadership & Strategy

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the COO and organizational leadership by providing financial analysis, strategic insight, and recommendations that support organizational planning and decision-making.

• Partner with executive leadership to develop financial strategies and align financial resources in support of organizational priorities and long-term sustainability.

• Lead short- and long-term financial planning, including budgeting, forecasting, and analysis.

• Provide timely financial analysis and forecasting to inform resource allocation, organizational decision-making, and strategic priorities.

• Develop financial models and scenario analyses to evaluate strategic opportunities, organizational risks, and long-term financial sustainability.

• Monitor organizational financial performance and recommend opportunities to strengthen financial stewardship and operational efficiency.

• Lead the preparation and presentation of accurate, timely financial reports for executive leadership, the Board, and external stakeholders, as appropriate.

• Represent DEPLOY/US externally on financial and operational matters by building…