Forward Majority
State legislatures are at the forefront of the fight for democracy. Since 2017, Forward Majority has been at the frontline of the fight to accelerate Democratic power in state legislatures. To date, we’ve mobilized over $150M to advance our mission.
The Role
As the organization prepares for the next presidential cycle, Forward Majority seeks a Director of Operations & People. The Director of Operations & People is a senior organizational leader responsible for the systems, infrastructure, and people practices that enable the organization to operate effectively, responsibly, and at scale. Reporting to the CEO, the Director oversees a broad portfolio spanning business and financial operations, tax and regulatory compliance, audit, grants administration, payroll and benefits, human resources, and organizational administration. The Director serves as a strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team and manages relationships with key external partners, including accountants, auditors, tax professionals, compliance consultants, payroll and benefits providers, and other professional service firms.
This highly trusted role requires strong judgment, discretion, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage complex, interconnected processes. The Director will evaluate and maintain systems that ensure the organization meets its legal and financial obligations, supports its employees effectively, and has the operational infrastructure necessary to achieve its mission.
The ideal candidate is a strategic and highly hands-on operator who is comfortable both setting direction and ensuring that important details are executed. They will bring structure to complex work, anticipate problems before they arise, and create processes that allow the rest of the organization to focus on its core work.
Key Responsibilities
Organizational & Financial Operations
Lead the development and ongoing management of the organization’s operating and program budgets in partnership with the CEO, leadership team, and relevant department heads, with an expectation of a two-year budget of $50 million for 2027-2028
Monitor budgets, forecasts, and significant variances and work with teams to address issues and make informed resource-allocation decisions.
Serve as a senior operational partner to the CEO and leadership team, identifying organizational needs and developing or enhancing systems and processes to address them.
Oversee the organization’s financial operations and compliance and serve as the primary internal liaison to external accountants and the compliance firm. Ensure they have the information, documentation, and direction needed to perform effectively and hold them accountable.
Oversee accounts payable and bill payment processes through Ramp, ensuring expenses and payments are properly documented, approved, and processed on time. Oversee the organization’s expense management and corporate credit card processes, including Expensify and/or successor systems.
Work with the accounting team on accounting matters to ensure accountants have what they need and systems stay updated and highly functional for the CEO.
Establish and maintain effective financial and operational controls, including ensuring staff provide monthly 501(c)(4)/PAC cost allocations
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and streamline systems and processes.
Tax, Compliance & Audit
Own the organization’s overall compliance calendar and ensure critical legal, tax, regulatory, and reporting obligations are anticipated and completed on time.
Oversee organizational registrations, including charitable registrations across applicable states and jurisdictions, including working closely with external registration providers.
Manage the relationship with the organization’s tax accountant and ensure all required tax filings and forms—including Forms 990 and related filings—are completed accurately and on schedule.
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