Senior Director, Finance & Operations

Creating Connected Communities 

Job Title: Senior Director, Finance & Operations 

Reports to: Executive Director 

Status: Full-Time, Exempt 

Salary: $77,000 – $85,000 

About Us: 

Creating Connected Communities (CCC) provides life-enhancing programs for children and families experiencing hardship by empowering teens to become community leaders and volunteers. Through 40 community outreach programs—including our signature event, Amy’s Holiday Party - CCC supports over 8,000 children and families each year while providing hundreds of volunteer opportunities for teens. 

Our experiential Leadership Development Program (LDP) engages Jewish teens in grades 8–12, empowering them to explore their Jewish identity, values, and leadership skills. Currently, 315 teens across Atlanta participate in LDP, planning and executing CCC’s programs that provide meals, books, gifts, educational support, and meaningful community experiences to children experiencing hardship. 

We’re seeking a dedicated and innovative team member to help us expand our impact and continue building connected communities! While this position offers significant flexibility, CCC is a hybrid working environment where team members are expected to attend weekly team meetings and other CCC-related events and meetings in person, as needed.

This role includes a benefits package and eligibility for the Atlanta Professional Jewish Day School Tuition Grant. 

Position Summary: 

The Senior Director, Finance & Operations plays a key leadership role in advancing CCC’s mission by overseeing finance, operations, marketing, and human resources. Working closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors, this role provides strategic and hands-on support to ensure effective organizational performance and sustainability. 

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic professional to help lead a growing nonprofit that’s changing lives. If you are strategic, multi-skilled, and thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment, we’d love to meet you. 

Key Responsibilities: 

Leadership 

• Supervise, guide, evaluate, and support staff in finance, operations, marketing, and HR. 
• Prepare Board meeting materials and maintain the online Board portal. 
• Staff the Finance and Governance Committees, coordinating with committee chairs to develop agendas, prepare materials, and follow up with members. 
• Collaborate with the Executive Director to implement the strategic plan and assign actionable strategies across staff and Board committees. 

Financial Management 

• Oversee all financial operations with support from the Bookkeeper and Accountant, including accounts payable/receivable and payroll. 
• Develop and manage monthly and annual financial reports. 
• Ensure internal controls and separation of accounting duties. 
• Lead annual budgeting and mid-year forecasting in collaboration with departments. 
• Manage relationships with financial institutions and oversee banking, investments, and credit cards. 
• Coordinate with external auditors or financial reviewers as designated by the Board. 
• Create grant proposal budgets and financial reports for development needs. 
• Contribute to annual fundraising strategy to meet financial goals. 

Operations Management 

• Evaluate and implement systems and processes that enhance efficiency and effectiveness. 
• Maintain and update the organizational “playbook.” 
• Oversee database management, ensuring data accuracy, reporting capabilities, and standards. 
• Manage contracts, waivers, and vendor relationships. 
• Serve as IT administrator in collaboration with the external IT provider. 
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local nonprofit regulations. 
• Act as HR Officer in consultation with an HR Consultant, including onboarding, compliance, and policy implementation. 
• Oversee insurance coverage and serve as liaison to insurance providers. 
• Administer employee benefits and serve as point of contact with vendors. 

Other 

• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the mission and success of CCC. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Demonstrated experience in financial and operational management, including staff supervision. 
• Proven ability to manage financial models, reporting, forecasting, and compliance. 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership skills. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and database management. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills. 
• Detail-oriented, dependable, and mission-driven. 
• Passion for CCC’s dual mission of youth leadership and community support. 

Education and Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree required. 
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in financial, operational, and organizational leadership. 

To learn more, visit www.cccprojects.org. 

To apply, please email Jodi Salomon at jodi@cccprojects.org. 

Creating Connected Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.