About the Team at Infant Child Enrichment Services
Infant/Child Enrichment Services is a small, fast-moving nonprofit focused on positive support for families and children. We are part of larger network of Child Care Resource and Referral agencies across California who contract with the state. We value collaboration, clear communication, and practical problem solving. Join us as we work to enhance and expand program impact, always striving to improve the lives of children and families in Tuolumne and Mariposa counties.
Role summary
The Finance & Operations Director provides essential support to all programs and staff across finance, operations, and human resources. You’ll strengthen controls and systems, support grant/contract compliance, manage budgets and audits, lead a small team, and act as interim lead when the Executive Director is away. This is a hands-on role for a collaborative leader who enjoys cross-functional support and problem solving.
This position support two major organizational areas: Finance & Grants and Operations & Admininistration.
Finance & Grants
· Lead financial planning, budgeting, accounting, payroll, and internal controls.
· Provide direct support and guidance to program managers in development and administration of program budgets.
· Prepare financial statements and supporting documents for the board and others.
· Work in partnership with the Treasurer and other Board Members on financial matters.
· Serve as the primary contact with external auditors to prepare annual audit.
· Maintain grant records, ensure state/federal compliance, and meet reporting deadlines.
· Support program managers by staying updated on grant program requirements, funding terms and conditions and other regulatory changes.
· Prepare monthly P&L and balance sheet summaries, including preparing and booking journal entries
· Implement and maintain accounting, payroll, timekeeping, inventory, and property systems.
· Interface and support/supervise finance functions in all program areas.
Operations and Administration
· Serve as primary contact for program managers in providing support and problem solving for internal processes including but not limited to purchase order systems, travel reimbursement, emergency preparedness, risk and safety, and technology.
· Work with staff to improve existing processes and support new efforts.
· Regularly review and recommend changes to the salary structure and benefits package.
· Ensure all manuals and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated.
· Improve and maintain office facilities, vehicles, IT/phone systems, and leases.
· Manage recruiting, hiring, onboarding, benefits administration, and open enrollment.
· Serve as staff HR contact, oversee the performance review process, and maintain personnel records.
· Ensure compliance with employment laws and best practices.
· Serve as the backup for the Executive Director in their absence.
Qualifications Minimum
· 2–3 years senior management experience (nonprofit, public, or private).
· Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or equivalent experience.
· Strong verbal and written communication; effective meeting facilitation and consensus building.
· Proven experience managing multiple revenue streams, grant compliance, and fiscal oversight.
· Working knowledge of GAAP and fiscal controls.
· High proficiency with accounting software and Excel.
Preferred
· Experience in family support services (childcare, parent education) and government-funded programs.
· Experience with staffing and other human resource functions.
· Fundraising or grant-writing experience.
· Comfortable with team building, multitasking, and cross-functional collaboration.