Director of Finance and Operations

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About L’Arche Greater Washington DC

We are a nonprofit and a community of people with and without intellectual disabilities, providing housing and support services to adults with intellectual disabilities and offering a place of belonging and growth to a diversity of assistants, friends, and volunteers. Our community life is vibrant, while adapting to a year of pandemic restrictions, and continuing to share and grow our mission with government, business, and local partners. We have dedicated office staff ensuring that the mission of “mutually transforming relationship” is at the heart of all our work together.

The Opportunity at L’Arche Greater Washington DC.
You are passionate about stewardship of resources in fulfilling the mission of L’Arche. You have experience in business leadership with a strong aptitude for the areas of finance and operation. In previous work, you lead with an eye toward sustainability and long-term growth. You value collaboration across contract services, human resources, advocacy and development on behalf of L’Arche, its mission, and the people it supports. The primary goal of the Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) role is to protect, facilitate, and expand the mission of L’Arche through leadership and systems that sustain L’Arche’s people and resources.

As part of the Executive Leadership Team:

  • You will be a thought leader on financial growth and sustainability.
  • You will facilitate innovative and successful contracts in areas including IT, facilities maintenance, accounting, consulting, and insurance.
  • You will lead in annual budgeting preparation, Medicaid Billing, financial audits and reporting.
  • You will collaborate with Human Services and Human Resources to ensure all resources are available to community.

 

What You Bring

  • You have an extensive and varied understanding of overall organizational needs, with demonstrated success in obusiness and financial management.
  • You have a passion for thriving, person-centered operations.
  • You are prudent in sensitive matters and seek to honor the people of L’Arche.
  • You are a creative problem solver, and seek to work collaboratively across the L’Arche community.

 

A Day in the life

  • You will begin work virtually, supporting plans to transition to a flexible in-office work option.
  • You will process payable and receivable accounts.
  • You will fulfill financial reporting to the board of directors.
  • You will supervise the Business Manager to ensure smooth daily operations.
  • You will take time to build trust with L’Arche employees, vendors, contractors, and other partners.

 

To Apply

Submit a resume and cover letter to hr@larche-gwdc. You can find the full role description here. If you think you’d succeed in this role, yet maybe you are hesitant about the qualifications/offers, please consider reaching out and applying. We would love to get to know you!

What We Offer
We strive to be an inclusive community, where we hope you can find belonging. All members of L’Arche are welcomed to regular events, formations/trainings, and activities to be a part of the lives of people with and without disabilities.
Some practical supports offered to you:

  • Tools for meaningful work – laptop, phone, mentors, professional development, etc.
  • Platinum & low cost Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
  • Matching 401K Contributions after 1 year
  • Salary is based on experience

 

 

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