Director of Finance & Operations

Job description

About Us: American Friends of Hand in Hand (AFHIH) is the U.S. arm of Hand in Hand: Center for Jewish-Arab Education in Israel, a network of integrated bilingual schools where Jewish and Arab children learn together. AFHIH is dedicated to promoting a peaceful, just, and inclusive shared society between Jewish and Arab citizens of Israel. Position Overview: AFHIH seeks a Director of Finance & Operations to lead the financial health and operational infrastructure of the organization. This role combines strategic process development with day-to-day execution, reporting directly to senior leadership. Start date: August 2026. Responsibilities: Financial Management: • Lead annual budgeting and prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements • Manage cash flow projections and oversee donor gift entry in Salesforce • Track fundraising metrics and coordinate audits and tax filings • Ensure GAAP compliance Human Resources: • Manage payroll, benefits, hiring, and onboarding • Supervise office staff and maintain employee policies and procedures Board Relations: • Communicate with the board of directors and committees • Serve on Audit, Finance, and Governance committees • Ensure governance compliance Operations & IT: • Oversee tech stack including Salesforce and QuickBooks • Manage vendor contracts and implement risk management controls • Identify automation opportunities Qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of financial management experience, nonprofit preferred • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration • Proficiency in Salesforce, QuickBooks, Microsoft Suite, and AI tools • Strong supervision experience • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Ability to handle sensitive data with discretion • Available for occasional out-of-town travel Salary: $130,000 with benefits. To Apply: Contact Andrea Dye, Executive Assistant, at [email protected] or 503-702-1786.