Director of Finance & Operations

Who: Georgia Center for Oncology Research and Education (Georgia CORE), a statewide nonprofit advancing cancer research access and health equity.
What: Lead financial strategy, federal grant compliance, and operational infrastructure.
When: Full-time opportunity.
Where: Atlanta, GA – Hybrid (1 day per week in office).
Why: To strengthen financial stewardship and operational excellence supporting cancer research access across Georgia.
Office Environment: Mission-driven nonprofit environment partnering closely with executive leadership and Board members.
Salary: Competitive compensation commensurate with experience and aligned with nonprofit sector standards.

Job Description:
The Director of Finance & Operations leads nonprofit financial strategy, federal grant compliance, forecasting, and operational infrastructure to support mission-driven growth.

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  Drive financial strategy, multi-year planning, and organizational forecasting.

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  Lead federal grants compliance, reporting, and stewardship.

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  Build and strengthen financial systems, controls, and scalable processes.

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  Oversee operations, HR administration, vendor management, and IT infrastructure.

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  Partner with CEO and Board to guide financial and strategic priorities.

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  Enhance financial transparency and reporting for leadership.

• 5+ years of nonprofit finance experience or experience with federal grant-funded organizations.

• Hands-on federal grants administration and compliance experience.

• Background in nonprofit, healthcare, research, or academic environments preferred.

• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-finance stakeholders.

• Strategic mindset with strong execution capability.

• CPA or equivalent credential preferred.

• Experience with QuickBooks Online and nonprofit financial systems preferred.