CCTV is Hiring for Operations and Finance Director

October 13, 2025
CCTV Center for Media & Democracy
Position: Operations & Finance Director Full Time / Exempt – 40 hours per week
Salary Range: $64,000–$68,000 (commensurate with experience)
Benefits: 100% employer-paid health, dental, vision, short & long-term disability
insurance; HSA contributions; 24 CTO days/year Location: Burlington, VT
Reports to: Executive Director
 
CCTV Center for Media & Democracy is a nationally recognized community media
organization based in Burlington, Vermont serving communities in Chittenden
County. Through Town Meeting TV, CCTV Productions, CCTV Archives, and Media
Internships, we strengthen local democracy by connecting neighbors, amplifying
voices, and preserving community history.
 
Position Summary
The Operations & Finance Director ensures the financial integrity and operational
effectiveness of CCTV and its affiliated projects. Working closely with the Executive
Director, this position manages day-to-day bookkeeping, financial reporting,
payroll, human resources administration, insurance, and audit preparation—while
supporting strategic planning, budgeting, and organizational continuity.
The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, collaborative, and comfortable working in a
community-based nonprofit environment. They enjoy balancing hands-on financial
management with systems thinking, staff support, and mission-driven problem
solving.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
Financial Management
● Maintain accurate accounting records for CCTV and Town Meeting TV
Trustees.
● Track accounts payable/receivable, deposits, reimbursements, and recurring
expenses.
● Process payroll twice monthly; manage tax filings (federal, state,
unemployment) and benefits deductions.
● Reconcile all bank and investment accounts.
● Prepare monthly financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, budget vs. actual).
● Support the annual budgeting process; update pay schedules, insurance, and
HSA worksheets.
● Coordinate with external auditors for annual reviews and 990 filings.
● Oversee compliance with fiscal procedures, maintain continuity of
operations, and manage risk.
● Support billing and grant reporting in collaboration with program managers
and the Executive Director.
 
Operations & Administration
● Supervise administrative systems including financial software (QuickBooks),
ClickTime, Ease, Neon, and Google Workspace.
● Manage contracts, vendor relationships, and purchasing.
● Maintain insurance coverage (business, liability, D&O, auto, cyber, health,
dental, vision, disability).
● Oversee the implementation of CCTV's Continuity of Operations Plan and
ensure document retention standards.
● Coordinate technology support and track equipment inventory with technical
staff.
● Prepare and maintain organizational policies and procedures (financial, HR,
operations) in collaboration with the Executive Director.
 
Human Resources
● Support new hire onboarding, benefits enrollment, and compliance
documentation in Ease.
● Maintain employee records, pay rate schedules, and HR policy updates.
● Coordinate with external benefits administrators and insurance brokers.
● Conduct annual compensation and benefits reviews with leadership.
 
Leadership & Collaboration
● Work as part of the leadership team to align finances, operations, and
strategy with CCTV's mission.
● Collaborate with the Executive Director and Program Directors on budget
planning, reporting, and grant management.
● Attend weekly staff meetings and monthly board meetings.
● Participate in organizational planning, evaluation, and strategic development.
● Support occasional media productions or community events as a member of
the CCTV team.
 
Qualifications
● Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related
field (or equivalent experience).
● Minimum 3–5 years of nonprofit bookkeeping, finance, or operations
experience.
● Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop, Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets,
and Google Workspace.
● Familiarity with payroll and HR systems (Ease, ClickTime, or comparable
platforms).
● Experience managing budgets over $1M with multiple revenue sources.
● Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
● Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a mission-driven,
community-based environment.
● Excellent communication and customer service orientation.
● Commitment to the values of equity, transparency, and community media.
 
To Apply
Send your resume and cover letter describing your interest in the role to
morourke [at] cctv [dot] org.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
We encourage applicants with partial qualifications but particular interest to send in
an application for review.
CCTV is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and
inclusion.