Chief Financial and Operational Officer

About The Organization

Equal Justice USA (EJUSA) is a national organization working to transform the justice system by promoting responses to violence that break cycles of trauma. We work at the intersection of criminal justice, public health, and racial justice to elevate healing and safety over retribution, advance racial equity, and meet the needs of survivors.

Our programs work to end the death penalty, expand community-based healing and violence prevention programs in impacted communities, reduce the scope of policing, and change the national narrative on violence and accountability. We are a team of fierce organizers and advocates, many of whom have been touched by violence and the justice system. We bring a broad span of perspectives to our work, united by one common belief that everyone deserves safety, healing, equity, and well-being.

This is a special place to work. Our team is made up of passionate and collaborative leaders who treat each other as whole people. Our organizational culture is rooted in the values that drive our mission, so we work to ensure that equity, partnership, transcending divides, and healing are embedded into every aspect of our daily operations, from staff policies to salaries. We are an entirely remote organization and have been honing ways of building and maintaining trust across our team virtually since long before the rest of the world had to.

EJUSA has a bold vision for healing and equity that directly aligns with this urgent national moment – making this an exciting time to join our team and support the next phase of EJUSA's strategy!

Vision Statement

Equal Justice USA seeks to reimagine justice. For EJUSA that means rejecting the traditional definition of justice – that justice equals punishment – and instead redefining justice as safety, healing, and accountability that repairs. EJUSA envisions justice as healing for everyone who has been impacted by violence including those who are survivors of crime or harm, those who have caused harm, and for communities entirely. Similarly, accountability should repair harm without inflicting more of it. EJUSA also hopes to achieve profound systemic change to replace policing, mass incarceration and executions as responses to violence. Instead, EJUSA is building responses that center healing for all and reduce the harm of the current system, while building and supporting community-based solutions that promote safety and well being..

Core Values

Our values are central to our ability to build community power, advocate for investment in community-centered approaches to safety, and amplify essential narratives.

Equity. Power and resources have been unjustly distributed in our society, disproportionately impacting many lives – particularly people of color. We are committed to creating space for the leadership of those most impacted by inequity, and mobilizing resources, power, and love to right these wrongs. Healing-centered. Healing is an environment through which any harm, past or present, can be named, witnessed, contained, and redirected towards wisdom, honor, and love. EJUSA puts healing at the center of our work and our vision for justice, creating a community of staff, board members, system actors, healers, and trauma survivors whose response to harm is repair. Partnership. Change takes more than the work of any one organization. We are committed to movement-building through deep relationships that emphasize strengthening the capacity and confidence of local change agents. We believe that our impact as a national organization depends on unwavering respect and authentic partnership with leaders on the ground. Transcending Divides. Some differences are deemed irreparable and intractable. At EJUSA, we reject that assumption, creating new pathways for dialogue that generate learning, transformation, and action.

Organization Website

https//ejusa.org/issues/

About The Position

The Chief Financial and Operational Officer (CFNO) is a newly envisioned leadership role who will play a key role in the overall strategic management of EJUSA helping the CEO to set and drive EJUSA's financial and operational goals. The CFNO will be responsible for leading and evolving the finance and operations functions managing the financial health of EJUSA and overseeing the annual and long-term planning, accounting, and budgeting of the organization. The CFNO will advise on all fiscal matters, providing senior leaders with the sound financial guidance needed to make key strategic decisions. Additionally, the CFNO will bring a critical eye towards designing and implementing organization-wide systems and processes that allow for operational efficiency and can support EJUSA's growth. The CFNO role is an ideal opportunity for a person who is a proven strategic finance and operations leader who excels at coaching and managing others and who is committed to the mission of reimagining justice.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Financial Strategy

• In partnership with the CEO, set financial strategy for EJUSA; oversee and lead annual budgeting process, ensure organization's compliance with federal grants, review and administer all financial plans and budgets, and monitor progress and changes
• Working closely with senior leaders, help align their annual budgets and long-term financial plans to key strategic organizational priorities
• Provides financial thought partnership and guidance to other senior leaders across the organization as it relates to key financial implications of their respective workstreams
• Recognize and anticipate opportunities and challenges as they relate to financial matters; generate ideas, strategies, and solutions to drive financial impact
• Ensure EJUSA is in compliance, engaging with auditors on annual financial, IT, 990 and other matters as needed
• Oversee business relationships with financial vendors working in partnership with them to oversee the organization's finances
  
  

Operations Management

• Designs, improves, and/or implements systems, processes, and structures across EJUSA
• Builds, implements, and maintains systems and processes to support EJUSA's operational infrastructure with an eye towards the scale and increased impact of our work
• Identifies cross-functional improvements that optimizes the efficacy, efficiency, and potential growth of EJUSA's organizational operations breaking down operational silos in an effort to create more effective working partnerships across teams
  
  

Executive Leadership & Team Management

• Serves as a member of EJUSA's leadership team, helping to set organizational strategy, mentor staff, and providing organizational oversight
• Models and builds a team culture where everyone (across lines of race, gender, age, ability, and other identities) can thrive and feel a sense of belonging
• Creates shared purpose and alignment for their team and guides their team in troubleshooting and reprioritizing work
• Plays a key role in helping to steward EJUSA's commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accountability with the ability to generate and cultivate trust with all staff members
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• At least 15 years of professional experience, including experience serving in a senior leadership role with prior work experience leading finance and/or administration in the social sector (e.g. philanthropy, operating nonprofit, school)
• Outstanding organizational leadership skills with prior experience leading organizations and/or departments and a demonstrated ability to set sound and inclusive policies and structures
• Experience managing finance, accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting; experience evaluating financial information and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership
• Experience operationalizing strategic plans and visions into tactical implementation with a comfort operating in ambiguity and driving to clarity whenever possible; enjoys tackling tough problems and believes anything is "figure-out-able"
• Exceptional people skills with demonstrated experience developing and coaching talent through the lens of diversity, equity, inclusion, belonging, and accountability
• Brings an organizational lens when making tough decisions and communicates across teams to ensure strong collaboration
• Builds trust and buy-in from a wide array of stakeholders and believes deeply in the importance of human capital and has successfully managed and developed high-performing teams to achieve ambitious results
• Has strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to organize and interpret data, generate insights, and anticipate challenges and opportunities
  
  

Location While EJUSA is headquartered in NYC, this opportunity is fully remote. Please note the role will involve minimal travel for any team or partner meetings and events.

Compensation And Benefits

Compensation For the CFNO role, the compensation range will be $150K-$190K. Please note that this range is for the expectations as laid out in the job description, however EJUSA is open to a wide variety of experiences. Where a candidate lands in regards to final compensation will be based on prior years of relevant experience and alignment to the key skills required for success in the role.

Benefits EJUSA offers a suite of competitive benefits, this includes

• Medical, Dental, & Vision covered at 100% for employee and dependents, immediate eligibility
• Paid Time Off - 20 PTO days, 12 sick days, 12 paid holidays, 6 wellness days, and 2 weeks of organizational closure
• Vanguard 401(K) Retirement Plan - 3% of salary employer contribution plus dollar-for-dollar match up to $125/mo
• Professional Development - Up to $400 annually and opportunity to join affinity-based groups
• Parental Leave -12 weeks of paid leave at the time of birth or adoption of a child. Eligibility after 6 months of employment.
• Additional Benefits - reimbursements for monthly cell phone and home office set up
  
  

EJUSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage a diverse pool of candidates to apply, including those impacted by the issues we work on. We consider all applicants on the basis of their ability to perform the job, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, physical appearance, age, mental or physical disability, credit history, veteran status, uniform service member status, justice system involvement, victims of domestic violence, stalking, or other crimes, political affiliation, or any other legally protected class. EJUSA does not tolerate discrimination or harassment against any of the above listed classes.

Like EJUSA, On-Ramps is deeply committed to equity. We believe social change happens when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with a common purpose.

On-Ramps is committed to the inclusion of all qualified individuals in the hiring process, including but not limited to those with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the application or interview process, please contact info@on-ramps.com.