Finance & Operations Manager – Children’s Diabetes Foundation

Finance & Operations Manager – Children's Diabetes Foundation

The Children's Diabetes Foundation (CDF) is a dedicated non-profit organization focused on raising funds for specialized type 1 diabetes research, patient care, and educational programs. It serves as the fundraising arm for the renowned Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes, helping individuals and families access vital clinical treatment and support systems.

Finance and Operations Manager leads and manages the day-to-day administrative, financial, human resources, and operational functions at CDF in service of mission delivery. Working collaboratively with the Executive Director and senior leadership, this role drives organizational efficiency, staff effectiveness and successful execution of key organizational initiatives, in part through the oversight and improvement of sound financial operations, effective HR administration, internal controls and compliance.

As a trusted operational partner and advisor to the Executive Director, the position requires a high degree of discretion, independent judgment, accountability, and hands-on execution. The Finance and Operations Manager partners closely with the staff, the Board of Directors, the Barbara Davis Center for Diabetes (BDC), professional advisors, vendors, sponsors, and other external stakeholders.

Organizational Leadership & General Office Operations

Partner with the Executive Director to implement organizational priorities, strategic initiatives, and special projects.

Develop, implement, and evaluate procedures, internal controls, workflows, and process improvements.

Ensure clear, consistent, and timely communication across staff, management, contractors, and external stakeholders.

Provide regular operational updates to the Executive Director, including legal, financial, HR, project, and organizational matters.

Coordinate contract and agreement review with the Executive Director, legal counsel, and outside organizations, including information gathering, approvals, renewals, and recordkeeping.

Attend and, as appropriate, lead meetings to assess project progress, organizational needs, and team alignment.

Oversee office administration, facilities coordination, vendors, service providers, technology coordination, insurance, and general office systems.

Finance Oversight

Oversee day-to-day financial operations in coordination with the Executive Director and Accounting Manager, consistent with CDF financial policies and internal controls.

Conduct monthly General Ledger (GL) reviews to support accurate, complete, and appropriately coded transactions and coordinate corrections with the Accounting Manager.

Prepare financial reports and variance analysis comparing actual results to budget and prior periods for review by the Executive Director and Board.

Develop Board-ready financial summaries, dashboards, and narrative reporting in collaboration with the Executive Director and Accounting Manager.

Perform assigned internal control reviews of payroll reports, bank statements, checks, and other financial documentation prior to processing, as applicable.

Assist with annual audit preparation, including document gathering, reconciliations, and auditor communications.

Support development, implementation, and monitoring of the annual budget in partnership with the Executive Director and Accounting Manager.

Help maintain and improve financial policies and procedures to strengthen controls, transparency, accuracy, and efficiency.

Human Resources Management

Serve as the primary internal point of contact for staff HR matters and HR processes, escalating complex or sensitive matters to the Executive Director and/or outside counsel as appropriate.

Lead employee onboarding and offboarding, including documentation,…