Director of Finance and Operations

Position reports to the General Manager and serves as the principal financial and strategic business partner to the General Manager, Board of Trustees, Finance Committee, and senior leaders. Contributes to the development, delivery, and overall management of strategic and operating goals for WNRN. Primary Responsibilities Establish financial controls, manage cash flow, track spending against budget, and produce regular financial reporting for the board. Design and implement the administrative systems for budgeting, payroll, HR, compliance, insurance, and data management Oversee grant accounting, restricted funds management, audits, Form 990 preparation, and regulatory compliance Direct technology, operational risk management, legal/compliance processes, nonprofit governance standards, IRS requirements Partner with the General Manager on financial planning, organizational strategy, and growth initiatives Working with the Chief Engineer, oversee sitewide facilities, grounds, and security, including a proactive preventive maintenance program Manage leases, contractor, and vendor agreements. HR infrastructure: hiring and onboarding practices, an employee handbook, performance management, and benefits administration. Develop a compensation framework Supervise the Accounting Manager Qualifications College degree in nonprofit management, accounting, HR or related field preferred; 5 years experience in nonprofit operations or a comparable role involving financial oversight, HR administration, organizational systems; Strong organization, attention to detail, and dependable follow-through; Comfort with budgets, financial documentation, and working with the board of directors; Sound judgment, discretion; Must embrace the music, culture and community of WNRN; Public media experience a plus.