Director, Finance and Operations at Mother Counts

Every Mother Counts (EMC) mission is to ensure that the maternal health journey before, during, and after childbirth is safe, respectful, and equitable for everyone, everywhere. EMC envisions a world where pregnancy and childbirth are positive, transformational experiences. A world where everyone can access quality maternity care that centers mothers, and no one suffers or dies of preventable complications. A world where every mother truly counts.

Every two minutes, a woman dies from complications of pregnancy and childbirth—that's more than 800 preventable deaths every day around the world. Motivated by the intrinsic human right to maternal health, Every Mother Counts (EMC) is dedicated to ensuring that all people, everywhere, experience a safe and respectful journey through pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period. We started by spotlighting stories told by those closest to the issue.

Over time, these personal accounts have shone a spotlight on the global imperative to transform maternal health. Since 2010, EMC has invested tens of millions of dollars to advance system-wide change through the development of professional, dedicated, and compassionate providers in every setting who are focused on respectful care that centers mothers.

In addition to investments in community-led models of care, EMC is committed to diversifying the healthcare workforce, and mobilizing for change through policy and advocacy efforts. Through collaboration with policymakers, practitioners, and local leaders, the team identifies priority maternal health issues and advocates for change. EMC's program and policy efforts are complemented by our compelling storytelling, which is at the core of the organization's founding.

For additional information on the organization and its impact .

As Every Mother Counts navigates a period of organizational evolution, we are seeking a highly collaborative, process-oriented, and hyper-operational Director of Finance and Operations. In this role, you will be the organizational anchor for our day-to-day business operations, physical and digital infrastructure, while overseeing and partnering on core financial systems.

We are looking for someone who thrives on building systems, managing complex vendor relationships, and standardizing workflows to help our lean team run smoothly and flexibly. While you will manage day-to-day financial administration, compliance, and reporting systems in close coordination with our fractional CFO, your primary energy will be dedicated to scaling internal capacity, standardizing team communication, and strengthening cross-departmental operations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Design, improve, and champion internal workflows and communication protocols to foster collaboration, eliminate friction, and drive team efficiency.
• Serve as the primary owner for project management software (such as ). Drive consistent adoption, build team capacity, and standardize its use across the organization.
• Serve as the primary organizational liaison and business partner to external IT consultants.
• In partnership with our IT consultant, oversee compliance with data security policies and ensure staff adhere to protocols related to password management, multi-factor authentication, and secure data handling.
• Partner with the Executive Assistant (who holds office management capabilities) to ensure a high-functioning, collaborative physical office environment.
• Act as an organizational "translator," turning complex operational processes and system updates into clear, digestible guidance for a diverse, mission-driven team.

• Monitor regulatory requirements, including state charity registrations, charity watchdog renewals, and insurance renewals, to ensure the organization remains in good standing.
• Act as a steward of organizational policies and internal controls, ensuring that day-to-day operational practices—including check requests, expense reporting, and vendor management—are conducted in accordance with the fiscal policies established by the Finance and Operations team.

• Oversee day-to-day finance systems and manage our financial tech stack (Quick Books, Ramp, and Salesforce). Ensure that the books are kept accurately and regular reports can be cleanly generated.
• Partner closely with the Philanthropy team to ensure data integrity, smooth…