Chief of Staff

1 week ago

Charlottesville, Virginia, United States International Society for Contemplative Research Full time
Job Title: Chief of Staff / Director of Finance

About the Role:

The Chief of Staff / 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 & 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:

  • Supports and champions Mind & Life's organizational culture and models Mind & Life's values: integrity, compassion, curiosity, excellence, and inclusion.
  • Translates strategic ideas into actions, processes, and easily consumed visuals.
  • Promotes a healthy work environment and team connectedness across the organization.
  • Leads coordination with other Directors to ensure efficient processes and workflow throughout the organization.
  • Ensures all direct reports are working efficiently and to their full potential and positively engaged in their job functions.
  • Analyzes and presents financial reports provided by the organization's external accountant.
  • Assists the external accountant in budgeting and planning preparation in conjunction with the President and department heads.
  • Manages the outside investment advisors to ensure stated investment policies are followed in collaboration with the Board Investment Committee.
  • Analyzes the potential of different earned revenue options and makes recommendations.
  • Helps prioritize donor meetings and further Advancement objectives.
  • Works with Advancement Team as related to executive-level responsibilities and priorities including: Stewardship of donors.
  • Supporting the annual appeal.
  • Impact communication and presentation.

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.
  • 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.
  • Tech-savvy with experience in accounting and financial reporting software.
  • Facilitation skills to plan and execute group experiences into productive outcomes.
  • An accessible, visible, and flexible management style that inspires trust and confidence in staff.
  • Able to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion.
  • Embodies personal qualities of integrity, kindheartedness, and credibility.
  • High level of self-awareness and emotional intelligence.
  • Multicultural awareness and appreciation of diversity.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's Degree required; MBA or related degree preferred.
  • Management consulting experience preferred.
  • Some level of investment management experience preferred.
  • Experience in general administrative management roles for at least two years.

About Mind & Life:

Mind & Life is an international organization dedicated to advancing the understanding of the mind and its role in human flourishing. We bring together scientists, contemplatives, and scholars to explore the intersection of science and contemplative wisdom.

Location:

Charlottesville, VA or Washington, D.C. area.

Work Environment:

Mind & Life operates in a hybrid in-person and remote work environment. Office based in Charlottesville, VA. Occasional travel to Charlottesville required.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Mind & Life is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and following best practices to support a thriving organization with a diversity of perspectives.

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