Director of Finance, Grants & Operations

About CURYJ

Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ) is an Oakland-based nonprofit dedicated to unlocking the leadership of young people to dream beyond bars. Through restorative justice, leadership development, violence prevention, and systems change, CURYJ partners with communities most impacted by incarceration to create lasting change.

We're seeking a mission-driven finance leader who believes strong financial stewardship is essential to advancing our mission.

Position Summary

The Director of Finance, Grants & Operations serves as CURYJ's senior financial leader and a trusted advisor to the Executive Director and Managing Director. This role oversees all finance and accounting functions while serving as the financial owner of CURYJ's government and private grant portfolio. The Director partners closely with the Managing Director on organizational planning, resource allocation, and designated operational priorities.

This is a highly hands-on leadership role. The successful candidate will be equally comfortable developing financial strategy and personally managing accounting, grant financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, compliance, and operational processes.

The Director is responsible for strengthening CURYJ's financial systems, developing the finance and grants team, and providing clear analysis and recommendations that support organizational decisions and long-term financial sustainability.

This position offers a unique opportunity to build and strengthen the finance function of a growing organization while helping maximize the impact of CURYJ's programs through strong financial leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership & Organizational Planning (Approximately 20%)

• Lead CURYJ's annual and multiyear budgeting and financial planning, aligning resources with program priorities, staffing needs, and organizational goals. • Advise the Executive Director and Managing Director on the financial implications of program growth, staffing decisions, and significant organizational commitments. • Assess program costs and financial sustainability, identify needs for unrestricted support, and recommend approaches to building reserves and long-term financial stability. • Anticipate organizational financial risks, including expiring grants, funding concentration, and reimbursement delays, and recommend timely responses. • Lead regular budget and forecast discussions with program leaders, helping them understand financial information and make informed decisions. • Present financial results, scenarios, and recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Directors to support planning and oversight.