Director of Operations and Finance Job at SquashBridge, Bridgeport, CT

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  • SquashBridge
  • Bridgeport, CT

Job Description

Director of Operations & Finance

About SquashBridge

SquashBridge, a unique athletic, educational, and community center in Bridgeport, will offer an intensive Squash and Education Alliance (SEA) youth development program and serve as a public squash club. The center will provide academic tutoring, squash instruction, mentorship, college preparation, and career development for all ages and backgrounds, with a focus on removing barriers and fostering national competitiveness in squash. As a regional SEA hub, SquashBridge will also host various SEA events.

About the Position

SquashBridge is hiring a Director of Operations and Finance to manage building operations, finances, and Human Resources of the organization. The Director will oversee a public squash facility and collaborate with other SEA programs. This role requires nonprofit financial and operational expertise. The Director will report to the Executive Director and play a key role in achieving programmatic goals and maintaining a positive work environment.

Responsibilities:

Operations, Compliance & Risk Management:

  • Work with ED to oversee insurance portfolio including D&O, E&O, property, liability, and cyber; also participate in the negotiations of significant organizational contracts
  • Ensure that SquashBridge complies with all local, state, and federal government requirements to strengthen and scale SquashBridge's operational infrastructure.
  • Oversee internal IT and computer systems, using in-house support or a vendor.
  • Build and maintain a network-wide student database using Salesforce CRM to share data with SEA.

Financial Operations & Strategy

  • Oversee and manage relationship with outsourced bookkeeping firm to ensure accurate and timely accounts payable and monthly close processes
  • Work with outsourced bookkeeping firm to build, analyze, and present meaningful financial reports; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results to senior leadership
  • Assist with annual budget planning cycle and forecasting to support multi-year operational plans
  • Direct and execute cash management and investment policies to responsibly steward resources
  • Serve as the primary point-person and liaison for SquashBridge’s financial partners.
  • Participate and provide input for strategic plan for the organization.

Human Resources & Administrative Operations

  • Organize, implement, and strengthen HR processes, including using and updating when necessary the employee handbook that aides in on-boarding, off-boarding, employee relations, and benefits
  • Oversee and manage the timely and accurate execution of payroll, and benefits
  • Create and implement effective people processes to hire seasonal/program-specific part-time contractors and hourly staff annually.
  • Participate in supporting SquashBridge's plan for including developing a roadmap with clear goals, benchmarks, and action plans
  • Collaborate with leadership to proactively resolve all employee relations issues, including mediating and investigating complaints, grievances, and other human resources-related matters

Skills & Qualities

  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic
  • Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects
  • Self-starter with a proven track record of success
  • Excellent interpersonal and writing skills
  • Strong relationship builder
  • Able to navigate a fast-paced, outcomes-driven environment
  • Tech savvy with experience managing software and vendors
  • Passionate about SquashBridge's mission and strategic plan

Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree, ideally significant coursework in accounting, finance, or business
  • Demonstrated strong financial planning and analysis skills, knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, and revenue recognition standards
  • 6+ years of demonstrated progressive management-level experience in financial or operations management, ideally in nonprofit, education, sport, or philanthropy
  • Demonstrated experience working on a high-performing team
  • Experience working with a cloud-based suite of finance, accounting, and human resources systems, including Quickbooks, ADP, Stripe and Salesforce
  • Familiarity with squash and the SEA network is not required, but a plus.

Hours : Position requires a full work week, primarily at the facility. Candidates should be prepared for occasional work outside of traditional hours. This candidate should also expect to attend certain events (fundraisers, eg)

Compensation: $75,000 - $100,000. Benefits include 20 days Paid time off (PTO) which includes sick, personal days, health insurance, and certain other benefits.

Start Date: June 2025

To apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to hiring@squashbridge.org with “Director of Operations & Finance” in the subject line.

SquashBridge is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Temporary work, Part time, For contractors, Seasonal work, Local area,

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