Chief of Staff and Director of Finance

4 weeks ago

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States International Society for Contemplative Research Full time
Job Summary

The Chief of Staff and Director of Finance will play a critical role in partnering with the leadership team in strategic decision-making and organizational performance improvement. This position provides high-level strategic and financial analysis support to the President, keeps the President abreast of current issues, and makes judgments and decisions on behalf of the President on a regular basis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Facilitate effective organizational processes and support a joyful and collaborative work climate
  • Contribute to the financial health of the organization and translate strategic ideas into actions, processes, and easily consumed visuals
  • Lead coordination with other Directors to ensure efficient processes and workflow throughout the organization
  • Analyze and present financial reports provided by the organization's external accountant and assist in budgeting and planning preparation
  • Manage the outside investment advisors to ensure stated investment policies are followed in collaboration with the Board Investment Committee
  • Help prioritize donor meetings and further Advancement objectives and work with the Advancement Team as related to executive-level responsibilities and priorities
  • Strategically align the President's prioritization and time management with top financial, administrative, and outward-facing priorities and anticipate the needs of the President and the organization
  • Participate in Board of Directors and Steering Council meetings and manage the coordination, creation, and distribution of the Board Book
Requirements
  • Keen analytic, organization, and problem-solving skills that support and enable sound decision making
  • Excellent communication and relationship building skills with an ability to prioritize, negotiate, and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
  • Strong understanding of unrestricted and restricted fund accounting and ability to translate financial concepts to and effectively collaborate with programmatic and fundraising colleagues who do not have finance backgrounds
  • A track record in grants management is helpful and tech-savvy with experience in accounting and financial reporting software
  • Facilitation skills to plan and execute group experiences into productive outcomes and an accessible, visible, and flexible management style that inspires trust and confidence in staff
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion and embody personal qualities of integrity, kindheartedness, and credibility
  • High level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence and multicultural awareness and appreciation of diversity
Education and Experience
  • Bachelor's Degree required; MBA or related degree preferred and management consulting experience preferred
  • Some level of investment management experience preferred and experience in general administrative management roles for at least two years
Additional Information

Mind & Life operates in a hybrid in-person and remote work environment and is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status

Please submit your cover letter and resume to using the subject line "Chief of Staff / Director of Finance"

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