Director of Finance and Operations

MUST SUBMIT APPLICATION HERE: https://bit.ly/alasdfoapp

About ALAS

We believe that all students deserve educational access, career options and freedom. The U.S. is the mass incarceration capital of the world. ALAS removes barriers to education, career and freedom for and with youth affected by immigration and legal courts. We organize youth to train educators with trauma-informed approaches to support their students by connecting undocumented students with legal representation, and advocating for students to remain in schools instead of being in jail during the pre-trial period. Together with educators, students and families, we advocate for policy change, reimagining systems to center the gifts, talents, leadership, and brilliance of our youth.

Role Overview

The Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for building and maintaining strong systems for ALAS’ operational and financial functions. These systems serve as a foundation for providing a functional and well-oiled work environment that allows teammates to focus on achieving their goals of providing high-quality, impactful programming to our youth and educators.

The ideal candidate will have strong interpersonal skills, a drive to succeed, and strong leadership and management skills. They should be an organizational powerhouse with stellar time-management skills, able to advance numerous competing priorities and solve problems independently. They are humble and willing to both design and execute systems. No job or detail is beneath them.

The Director of Finance and Operations will focus primarily on the following major priorities:

• Financial management and sustainability
• Systems that support day-to-day operations
• Developing and scaling data systems that drive performance

Compensation

The salary for this full-time position is $70,000, non-negotiable with an annual cost-of-living raise. This is a 90-day contract-to-hire role. This full-time role is based in New Orleans, requiring in-person work only, with a commitment of 40-50 hours weekly depending on the season of the year and needs of each week.

• 6 weeks paid time off. of those 17 days are designated, 2 of those weeks fall around the New Year (dates vary per year based on school partners), and 13 days are chosen by each teammate
• $500 monthly per teammate towards health, dental, and vision insurance options
• Ongoing professional development
• Work computer

GOALS

Director of Finance and Operations Goals

• Seamless Operations - Through personalized & efficient systems our internal strategy, systems, and processes are optimized and constantly improving. The impact of our work changes external systems and creates lifelong changemakers. There are no dropped commitments, missed opportunities, or late replies.
• Accessibility - All teammates, educators, board members, and partners report ease as opposed to confusion in finding updated data and documents.
• Sustainability - Ensure organizational financial sustainability and compliance with financial reporting & auditing standards. Collaborate with ED to make strategic decisions to keep us financially solvent.
• Credibility - Design and own a sophisticated and accurate data tracking system that provides timely analysis for reporting and decision-making.

Work Requirements

• Spanish speaker preferred; willingness to learn Spanish is required
• Must be available to work 100% in person in New Orleans, and remotely during evacuation or quarantine
• Excitement to travel for multiple night team trips or conferences 4-12 times per year
• Eagerness to attend community events and meetings that will occur some nights and weekends
• Must have a strong work ethic and flexibility in response to our school and community partners
• Must be fully vaccinated because we work in and with schools
• Tech requirements: Phone, computer, internet, Zoom and WhatsApp
• 3-5 years experience managing systems, analyzing data, and in organizational leadership
• Experience working in an organization with a values-driven culture that prioritizes directly affected people, racial equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Experience with the following preferred: Google suite and sheets, Salesforce, Quickbooks, Gusto, Mileo, Divvy, Canva, and web-based project management software

Application and Hiring Info

• The hiring process will include an application, hiring tasks, multiple interviews, and reference checks
• Additional conversations, meetings or event attendance may be part of the interview process
• To minimize bias, the written application will be a blind process, anonymizing names of applicants
• Interviewers always include youth, and at times educators, attorneys and other community partners

Applications will be accepted until a hire is made. Earlier applications will be prioritized. Once a hire has been made, this link will no longer be active. The volume of applications received will determine how quickly we are able to move between phases, as we are a very small team with a high volume of high-stakes work. All applicants will be notified of candidacy status at each stage.

Application Directions: Fully read the job description and application. Complete and submit all requested materials.

Application Link: https://bit.ly/alasdfoapp

Anticipated Start date: April 21, 2025

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• New Orleans, LA 70117 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000