Director of Operations

6 hours ago

Alexandria, Virginia, United States edCount Full time
About the Role

The Director of Administration will be responsible for overseeing edCount's day-to-day administrative operations, including accounting and finance, business administration, human resources, travel management, and corporate culture initiatives. This is a critical leadership role, requiring a strategic thinker with excellent organizational skills who thrives in a fast-paced, virtual environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Leadership & Collaboration:
    • Serve as a senior member of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT), contributing to strategic decision-making and policy development
    • Partner with SLT members to design and implement effective organizational processes and systems
  • Accounting & Finance:
    • Oversee relationships with external accounting and tax partners
    • Lead financial planning, including forecasting for cash flow, budgeting, and ensuring financial stability
    • Manage financial operations, including adjustments, journal entries, invoicing, tax preparations, and internal controls
    • Prepare financial reports for the CEO and SLT to support informed decision-making
    • Evaluate and enhance financial systems as needed for operational efficiency
  • Business Administration:
    • Manage vendor procurement, business insurance, and compliance with state regulations
    • Oversee IT operations in partnership with external IT vendors, ensuring smooth technology infrastructure and setup for new employees
    • Continuously explore and implement new systems to improve office management and efficiency
  • Human Resources (HR):
    • Ensure compliance with federal and state employment laws and maintain HR policy adherence
    • Lead onboarding, payroll processing, employee benefits management, and the process for annual performance reviews
    • Collaborate on compensation and staffing decisions while managing personnel-related issues with HR consultants
    • Research and implement new HR systems to enhance organizational performance
  • Travel & Compliance:
    • Review and approve employee travel requests, ensuring compliance with company policies
    • Maintain and improve travel management systems for ease of use and efficiency
  • Corporate Culture:
    • Lead and coordinate corporate events and initiatives to promote a positive, inclusive company culture
    • Provide support to ensure that all staff and projects align with edCount's core values and cultural guidelines
Required Qualifications & Skills
  • Education: Bachelor's degree preferred but not required
  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in human resources, accounting, and business administration

Skills:

  • Expertise with Box, QuickBooks Online, and the MS Suite of applications
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with diverse teams
  • Proven ability to analyze complex data and forecast project impacts
  • Expertise in negotiating contracts and managing vendor relationships
  • Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and time management
  • High level of discretion and ability to handle sensitive information
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment and expect our Director of Administration to support and promote equity across all business operations.

Salary & Benefits
  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long Term Disability, Life
  • 401K & Profit-Sharing: Participation in a 401K profit-sharing plan after a six-month waiting period, with corporate contributions
  • Paid Time Off: 11 paid federal holidays annually. First year of employment, 20 additional days of paid time off, accrued throughout the year. Upon second year, 30 days of paid time off, accrued throughout the year.

Work Equipment: Company-provided laptop and a corporate smartphone with full MS Office connectivity

To Apply

In a single package to recruiting@edcount.com with "Director of Administration" in the subject line, send:

  • a résumé;
  • a cover letter that explains why edCount might be a good fit for you and also serves as an excellent sample of your writing capabilities;
  • names and contact information for three recent professional references.

Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis until the successful candidate is selected, so please apply as soon as possible.

Background and credit checks required for this position.

edCount is an equal opportunity employer.

Principals only. Recruiters: do not contact this job poster.

Please, no phone calls about this job and no contact via LinkedIn or any other social media platform. Apply as directed. Email questions may receive a response depending upon what they reveal about the applicant.

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