Chief Financial and Operating Officer
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Institute for Women's Policy Research
Hybrid- Career category: Advocacy/ Policy
- Job type: Job
- Organisation type: Think Tank
- Remote option: Hybrid
- Right to work requirements: Nationals-only contract
- Remuneration: USD 196,992 USD-USD 235,980 USD / yearly
- Work schedule: Full-time
- Length of contract: Permanent
- Location: United States , Washington, DC
Institute for Women's Policy Research (IWPR) is the leading think tank in the United States applying quantitative and qualitative analysis of public policy through a gendered lens, and conducts and communicates research to inspire public dialogue, shape policy, and improve the lives and opportunities of women of diverse backgrounds, circumstances, and experiences.
The Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) at IWPR will provide strategic leadership, management, planning and enhancement of IWPR’s internal financial and organizational systems and infrastructure allowing IWPR to fulfill our mission and scale our impact. This CFOO is a part of the Executive Leadership team and will oversee and direct the operations and administration of the organization with direct oversight and day-to-day engagement in Finance, People and Culture, IT, administration, and compliance. The CFOO will have a strong day-to-day leadership presence and serve as a steward of IWPR’s values, supporting high performance, staff morale, and have an unfailing dedication to producing high quality, rigorous research on the economic security of girls, women and families.
The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, strategic and operate with a strong equity lens, ensuring that this is reflected in the organization’s lived values and culture. They will have a strong “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude, understand that difficult decisions will have to be made from time-to-time, and have experience in designing and optimizing business and operations processes and systems. They will have experience managing teams through organizational growth and change and possess a deep understanding of motivating, mobilizing and supporting staff, as well as evaluating systems and policies to increase effectiveness. The CFOO will have strong analytical capabilities, including the ability to think critically and to propose and implement change successfully.
Desired Qualifications
The Chief Financial and Operating Officer (CFOO) at IWPR will provide strategic leadership, management, planning and enhancement of IWPR’s internal financial and organizational systems and infrastructure allowing IWPR to fulfill our mission and scale our impact. This CFOO is a part of the Executive Leadership team and will oversee and direct the operations and administration of the organization with direct oversight and day-to-day engagement in Finance, People and Culture, IT, administration, and compliance. The CFOO will have a strong day-to-day leadership presence and serve as a steward of IWPR’s values, supporting high performance, staff morale, and have an unfailing dedication to producing high quality, rigorous research on the economic security of girls, women and families.
The ideal candidate is highly adaptable, strategic and operate with a strong equity lens, ensuring that this is reflected in the organization’s lived values and culture. They will have a strong “roll-up-your-sleeves” attitude, understand that difficult decisions will have to be made from time-to-time, and have experience in designing and optimizing business and operations processes and systems. They will have experience managing teams through organizational growth and change and possess a deep understanding of motivating, mobilizing and supporting staff, as well as evaluating systems and policies to increase effectiveness. The CFOO will have strong analytical capabilities, including the ability to think critically and to propose and implement change successfully.
Desired Qualifications
- -Master’s Degree in business, accounting, or nonprofit management, or equivalent experience/expertise. CPA preferred but not required;
- -10+ years’ experience in finance and operations management;
- -Experience working in a unionized environment, including experience supervising and managing staff represented by a union, is strongly preferred.
- -Demonstrated strategic financial, budget, and human resource management skills and experience;
- -Demonstrated experience with technology, systems, and project leadership;
- -Excellent writing, editing and verbal communications skills, including presentation skills;
- -Strong existing networks and leader in the field;
- -Proven track record of effectively working to meet the needs and address the concerns of a diverse staff;
- -Superior problem-solving, managerial and interpersonal skills;
- -Judgment and discretion to manage confidential and difficult matters;
- -Ability to work strategically and collaboratively across the organization;
- -Effective, versatile, and action-oriented; and
- -Ability to work well under pressure with tight deadlines and multiple priorities.
- Individuals from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. IWPR is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status.
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