Operations and Finance Manager

About Granite State Organizing Project:

Established in 2002, Granite State Organizing Project is a nonpartisan, multi-racial and multi-faith community organization working to place human dignity at the center of public life in New Hampshire. Uniting faith communities, tenant associations, labor unions, and other organizations and individuals, GSOP strengthens the ability of Granite Staters to address such local, regional and national issues as education, housing, immigration, healthcare, and racial and economic inequities. GSOP is a vehicle for congregations, people of faith and all who desire positive change to act collectively and powerfully towards racial and economic equity and justice in NH.

Our shared values and diverse faiths drive us to organize for a better world for our children and our children’s children. Leaders with GSOP organize to create a society where everyone, whether Black, Brown, or White, can thrive without exception.

We desire a world where all people live a life of dignity; where all people have the freedom, the ability, and the right to flourish physically, emotionally, and spiritually

• GSOP begins with leadership development that unites people and trains them to take powerful steps to improve our communities and our state
• GSOP values our immigrant siblings and the contributions they make to our state’s vitality and economy and we advocate for meaningful immigration reform at all levels.
• We are working to create a New Hampshire that ensures the conditions in which all can be healthy. Together we commit to eliminating place-based and race-based health inequities to ensure all Granite Stators have an opportunity for good health.
• We are working to create a New Hampshire where the benefits of public infrastructure — roads, bridges, broadband access, transit and development — are distributed equitably. This includes opportunities for economic growth, community health, and the increase in wealth that occurs with major transportation, housing or commercial developments.

An explicit commitment to racial equity frames our values, our programs, and our culture.

Position Summary

Granite State Organizing Project is looking for an experienced Operations Manager to play a critical role in implementing, coordinating, and innovating key organizational systems, including Human Resources, financial management, compliance, and organizational management and development. The Operations Manager will report directly to the Executive Director and will be a key driver in GSOP realizing operational excellence and efficiencies required for a growing organization to thrive. In addition, the Operations Manager will be responsible for the effective day-to-day operations of the organization.

The ideal candidate will bring expertise in financial management and operations and people management and uphold GSOP’s organizational values. The ideal candidate will also be able to foster cohesive relationships across the organization, exemplifying integrity and strong communications skills.

The salary for this position is competitive with excellent benefits.

Core responsibilities:

The following central responsibilities are embedded throughout the primary responsibilities of the Operations Manager including accounting, finance, compliance, human resources administration, management of information technology systems, office management, and other duties as necessary.

• Ongoing risk assessment/risk management is needed to ensure the fiscal and operational health of the organization as well as the safety and security of our team members and the organization.
• Overseeing processes & identifying opportunities for improvements & enhancements both for greater efficiency and growth as well as alignment with organization programs and direction in any of the areas listed below.
• Be key organizational contact for questions, requests, and inquiries around finance and operation areas - including staff, development, ED, BOD, and outside vendors & consultants.
• Managing upticks in activity due to election or other programmatic goals and determining any additional support needed.
• Supporting leadership and staff through various transitions by providing training/education/oversight as infrastructure systems grow and upscale to meet the demands of our growing organization.
• Participate and support external/stakeholder activities as part of the team.

We seek candidates who excel in relationship-building, are results-oriented, are excellent problem solvers, and have strong analytical, financial management and prioritization skills. In addition, while no one person embodies all of the qualities outlined below, the ideal candidate will possess many of the following professional and personal abilities, attributes, and experiences:

• At least 3 years of operations, organizational development experience with a proven track record of exceeding goals.
• Experience developing, implementing, and evaluating critical organizational projects and initiatives
• Strong understanding of how to interpret organizational needs, translate them into broader strategies, and lead their delivery,
• Relevant experience with HR, accounting, and other logistics strongly preferred
• Active interest in Accounting/Finance, HR, IT, and being support staff that makes our work possible
• Proven ability to conceptualize, implement and manage systems
• Experience managing multiple projects and meeting multiple deadlines while also being able to communicate when things need to change
• Must be able to work independently, as a team leader, and as part of a team
• Ability to work well under pressure, while maintaining a high level of detail orientation and meeting deadlines.

Compensation: Is based on experience and competencies and is highly competitive, with excellent benefits.

Location:  The candidate is expected to work in GSOP’s Manchester, NH office, with options for remote work in extreme weather or worsening pandemic conditions.

DEADLINE: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, at which time the job announcement will be removed from distribution. Initial interviews will be scheduled with all qualified applicants within 2 weeks of receipt of application.

Granite State Organizing Project is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. GSOP encourages women, people of color, persons with disabilities, people with records of arrest or conviction, veterans, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals to apply.

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit your resume with relevant experience and a cover letter detailing your interest in this specific position to sjknoy@granitestateorganizing.org.