CASSY - Counseling and Support Services for Youth is seeking a Director of Finance and Operations (DF&O) to join our leadership team. The DF&O will be responsible for overseeing all financial management, operations, and administrative systems that support the organization’s mission. This position is ideal for a collaborative and equity-minded leader who excels in dynamic nonprofit environments and is committed to strengthening CASSY’s financial and operational foundation during a period of growth and innovation.

About CASSY - Counseling and Support Services for Youth:

Counseling and Support Services for Youth (CASSY) is a nonprofit organization located in the Bay Area that collaborates with schools to ensure that mental health support is accessible to every student. Their mission is centered around de-stigmatizing mental health services and enhancing the social and emotional well-being of students, enabling them to thrive both academically and personally. CASSY currently provides free, on-campus counseling and mental health programs to students in grades K–12 across more than 35 school sites in Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties.

Responsibilities

Lead all financial functions, including budgeting, forecasting, audits, and reporting.
Ensure compliance with GAAP, grant, and regulatory standards.
Oversee accounting, vendor relations, and banking operations.
Partner with the Executive Director, Board Treasurer, and Finance Committee on financial planning and analysis.
Supervise administrative and finance staff; coordinate HR operations with the Senior People Operations Manager.
Enhance systems to support efficiency and growth across 35+ employees.
Manage facilities, IT systems, and vendor contracts.
Champion diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in operational practices.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
Minimum of 3–5 years of progressive nonprofit finance and operations leadership experience.
Experience managing $2–5M budgets and supporting multi-site organizations.
Proficiency with QuickBooks (or similar), Microsoft Office Suite, and HR/payroll systems.
Strong communication and leadership skills.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and collaborative management.