Business Director

Animal Friends Humane Society

Reports To:

Board of Trustees

Primary Board Liaison:
Board President

Status:
Full-Time, Exempt

Animal Friends Humane Society is seeking an experienced, hands-on Business Director to provide senior leadership for the organization's business, financial, administrative, fundraising and development, human-resources systems, volunteer and event, compliance, and community-relations functions.

This broad leadership role is responsible for strengthening organizational systems, financial sustainability, fundraising and donor development, people practices, community partnerships, and overall organizational effectiveness.

The Business Director works collaboratively with the Operations Director, who leads the day-to-day operation of the shelter, animal care and welfare, shelter staffing, intake and adoptions, foster and rescue activities, customer care, facilities, safety, and operational performance. Neither Director supervises the other; each has clear areas of accountability and decision-making authority while working together on matters that affect the organization as a whole.

The Business Director has decision-making authority within assigned functions and is expected to manage routine matters within established authority, escalating matters requiring Board governance or approval through the established Board liaison process.

The ideal candidate is an experienced business or nonprofit leader who combines strong financial and organizational acumen with people leadership, fundraising and relationship-development skills, sound judgment, and a genuine commitment to animal welfare.

• Partner with the Board of Trustees on organizational goals, priorities, and long-term strategy, and translate Board-approved priorities into measurable business objectives.
• Strengthen organizational systems, processes, accountability, and long-term sustainability.
• Lead business-related organizational change and continuous-improvement efforts.
• Work collaboratively with the Operations Director so business decisions support effective shelter operations and animal-welfare outcomes.

• Lead development of the annual operating budget in partnership with appropriate staff, the Operations Director, and the Board.
• Monitor financial performance, revenue, expenses, payroll and staffing costs, purchasing, contracts, and organizational resources.
• Provide timely financial reporting and analysis, maintain appropriate financial controls, and support forecasting and long-term financial planning.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen revenue, manage expenses, and improve organizational efficiency.
• Coordinate with accountants, auditors, financial institutions, insurance providers, and other professional partners.

• Lead and oversee the organization’s human-resources systems, policies, processes, documentation, and compliance practices.
• Establish consistent practices for recruiting, onboarding, performance management, employee development, compensation and benefits administration, recordkeeping, and separation of employment.
• Provide managers and the Operations Director with HR guidance, tools, documentation, and process support. The Business Director owns the HR process but does not replace the supervisory authority of leaders over their assigned employees.
• Identify organization-wide training, leadership-development, and workforce needs.
• Directly lead and manage employees assigned to the Business Director’s reporting structure and promote a culture of professionalism, teamwork, accountability, respect, compassion, and effective communication.

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