Employment Opportunities

The Managing Director of Finance & Operations is the financial steward and operational partner for the California Association of Marriage & Family Therapists (CAMFT), CAMFT’s Education Board, and the CAMFT PAC. This role is essential to the organization’s long-term sustainability, transparency, compliance, and effectiveness by overseeing all accounting, financial planning, compliance, and operations for a state-wide nonprofit association with multiple revenue streams, including membership fees, events, educational programs, sponsorships, and foundation support.

Internal Relationships: This role will report to the Executive Director and work closely with the Leadership team, the Board of Directors, and the multi-functional team in accounting, human resources, and member services.

External Relationships: Serve as the primary point of contact for auditors, contractors, financial institutions, building management, and security systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Provide strategic oversight of all financial functions, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and strong internal controls.
• Translate financial data into insight to support organizational planning and decision-making.
• Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with leadership and department leads.
• Oversee cash flow, reserves, investment, performance, and forecast trends in alignment with organizational policies.
• Create and present financial reports, analysis, and recommendations to the Executive Director and Board.
• Serve as the staff liaison on the Finance Committee alongside the Executive Director and the Board CFO.

Accounting Operations & Compliance

• Supervise and support the Accounting Manager, who oversees the day-to-day accounting operations (A/P, A/R, general ledger entries).
• Serve as a point of contact for external financial consultants, auditors, regulatory agencies, and vendors.
• Review monthly financial statements, journal entries, and reconciliations for accuracy and completeness.
• Oversee work of fractional accounting firm and staff.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align financial and operational standards.
• Monitor preparation and transmittal of CAMFT-PAC reports to the PAC administrator in Sacramento.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reconciliation of payroll, tax, and benefit-related expenses.

Organizational Operations & Infrastructure Management

• Partner with the Executive Director and leadership team to align operations with strategic initiatives.
• With the support of the Executive Director and leadership team, create CAMFT’s annual budget.
• Oversee office operations, IT, and facilities management to ensure a safe, efficient, and well-maintained work environment.
• Provide strategic oversight of core operational functions, ensuring systems, processes, procedures, and workflows that enable organizational effectiveness.
• Oversee financial and operational aspects of contracts, procurement, and vendor relationships.
• Negotiate and oversee position-related vendor agreements to ensure cost-effectiveness, quality, and reliable service. Ensure all contracts are reviewed per CAMFT’s financial levels of authority prior to Executive Director’s signature.
• Ensure appropriate internal controls, risk management practices, and business continuity planning are in place.
• Partner with the Manager of People, Culture, and Governance to ensure policies and staff training are aligned with strategic initiatives.

Team & Cross-Functional Leadership

• Manage and support teams across Membership Services, Member Programs, Accounting, and People & Culture (currently overseeing 11 direct and indirect reports).
• Supervise, coach, and develop staff and department leads while fostering a high-performing, collaborative, and accountable work environment.
• Oversee employee performance management, recruitment, employee relations, and disciplinary processes, including terminations when necessary.
• Provide interim oversight of IT operations, AI initiatives, systems, vendors, and related processes, including VOIP and emerging LLM technologies.
• Lead cross-functional coordination across operational departments to ensure alignment, efficiency, and continuity of organizational practices.
• Facilitate monthly P&L management meetings and support operational decision-making through cross-department collaboration.
• Serve as the primary liaison for external technology vendors, systems, and operational platforms.
• Develop, implement, and maintain organizational policies and procedures related to operational and financial practices.
• Serve as backup support for the Accounting Manager and the Manager of People, Culture, & Governance for essential operational functions, including vendor payments, membership payment processing, payroll, and benefits administration while maintaining appropriate segregation of duties.
• Perform additional duties and special projects assigned by the Executive Director.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in finance and operations, preferably within a nonprofit, association, or mission-driven organization.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required; CPA certification and/or a combination of private and nonprofit sector experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success providing strategic financial oversight for annual budgets ranging from $5M–$15M, ideally within a statewide or similarly complex organization.
• Proven experience overseeing accounting and operational functions through the management and development of direct reports and department leads.
• Strong business and financial acumen, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and translate insights into strategic recommendations and operational decisions.
• Exercises sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism while effectively collaborating across teams and communicating with clarity and influence in both written and verbal formats.
• Exceptional leadership, stakeholder engagement, and relationship management skills, with the ability to build trust and alignment across diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated experience supporting board relations, governance practices, organizational compliance, and executive-level operations.
• Ability to operate effectively at both strategic and oversight levels while empowering teams to manage day-to-day execution.
• Experience with financial, operational, and association management systems such as MIP, ClearVantage, or similar platforms preferred.

Compensation and Benefits
Annual salary: $187,738 to $216,334
Full-Time, Exempt Position
Travel: Less than 20% within California

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees, including:

• Medical insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Aflac supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Monthly phone and internet stipend
• Staff appreciation perks, including food provided at monthly staff meetings
• Organization-sponsored benefits are available to employees in regular, full-time, permanent positions unless otherwise specified.

If you are interested in this role, please submit your resume and cover letter to hiring@camft.org. Include the job title in the subject line of your email.

Employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background check following a conditional offer of employment. CAMFT will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the California Fair Chance Act.