Director of Finance - Beyond Bedtime

Organization Overview: Beyond BedtimeBeyond Bedtime is a national nonprofit dedicated to helping children discover and experience the superpower of sleep, so they can wake up ready to thrive. Formerly known as Pajama Program, the organization has served more than 9 million children across all 50 states and Puerto Rico by providing new pajamas, storybooks, and sleep health education to children facing adversity.Grounded in the belief that a comforting bedtime routine is essential to a child’s development, Beyond Bedtime works at the intersection of basic needs and long-term well-being. Through a network of more than 4,000 community partners - including shelters, foster care agencies, Head Start programs, and Title I schools - the organization delivers both tangible resources and critical education to children, caregivers, and educators. Complementing this work is a national volunteer network and programming that extends through community-based engagement and sleep education initiatives.Beyond Bedtime’s recent rebrand reflects a deeper evolution in its mission: advancing sleep as a foundational driver of learning, behavior, and health. By addressing an often-overlooked barrier to success, the organization is helping shift how communities think about child development - ensuring that every child has the comfort, stability, and support needed to rest well and reach their full potential.With strong national reach, a differentiated model, and growing demand, Beyond Bedtime is entering its next phase of growth - focused on strengthening its infrastructure and expanding its impact so that more children, regardless of circumstance, have the opportunity to experience the power of a good night’s sleep.Role Summary: Director of FinanceBeyond Bedtime is seeking a Director of Finance to lead the organization through a critical phase of financial stabilization and growth. Reporting to the Executive Director, this leader will strengthen financial performance and help guide a $2.1M organization through a period of financial transition, bringing clarity, discipline, and a path to long-term sustainability. This is an opportunity to join a mission-driven organization with strong program demand and help build the financial foundation for its next chapter.This is a highly visible, cross-functional role that extends beyond traditional finance. The Director will partner closely with the Executive Director, leadership team, and Development function to align financial strategy with revenue generation - playing an active role in advancing grant strategy, including identifying new funding opportunities, supporting grant budgeting and reporting, and strengthening financial storytelling. This leader will help position programs to unlock new funding streams and contribute meaningfully to diversifying revenue. Success in this role will require someone who can operate as both a financial leader and a strategic partner, translating financial insights into decisions that drive growth and impact.As the organization’s first in-house finance leader, the Director will build and operationalize the finance function from the ground up. This includes transitioning work from outsourced providers, implementing systems and processes, and establishing the infrastructure needed to support a growing organization. Operating as a one-person team initially, this leader will balance strategic oversight with hands-on execution - bringing structure to complexity, creating efficient workflows, and building a strong foundation for future scale. In the near term, this role is responsible for personally executing all core finance functions while establishing the systems and controls needed to support future growth.Leadership & Competency Expectations The ideal candidate will be a strategic, hands-on finance leader who thrives in a lean, mission-driven environment and is energized by the opportunity to build and strengthen financial infrastructure during a period of growth and transition.While no single candidate will bring every qualification, strong candidates will offer many of the following skills, characteristics, and experiences:Confident Financial Steward in Times of TransitionBrings confidence and steadiness in navigating organizations through periods of financial transition. Approaches challenges with a calm, solutions-oriented mindset, providing creative and thoughtful guidance.Builder Mindset and Operational ExecutionComfortable building systems from the ground up while maintaining accuracy and discipline in day-to-day financial operations. Brings both structure and adaptability to an evolving organization.Cross-Functional PartnershipApproaches finance as a collaborative function, working closely with Development and Program teams to align financial strategy with fundraising, programming, and growth priorities.Ownership and AdaptabilityThrives in a lean environment, balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution. Demonstrates initiative, accountability, and the ability to navigate ambiguity with confidence.Adaptable and Resilient LeaderThrives in an evolving environment with shifting priorities and constraints. Remains steady under pressure, adapts quickly, and brings a positive, solutions-focused approach to change.Mission Alignment and Cultural ContributionDeeply aligned with Beyond Bedtime’s mission and values. Contributes positively to a collaborative, supportive, and equity-centered culture, bringing care and intention to both the work and team dynamics.Location, Compensation, BenefitsThis position is based in New York City and operates in a hybrid work environment, with an expectation of approximately 1–2 days per week in the office. Beyond Bedtime fosters a collaborative and supportive culture that values employee well-being, work-life balance, and the ability to bring one’s full self to the work.The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. Beyond Bedtime offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan, generous paid time off, summer Fridays, floating holidays, parental leave, and additional benefits that support employee well-being and work-life balance.How to ApplyTo express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter via the Maneva website.About Maneva GroupManeva Group is a leading woman and minority owned executive search firm dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with organizations committed to making a meaningful impact. Through a consultative and client-focused approach, Maneva Group partners with mission-driven organizations to build transformative leadership teams.Our name, Maneva, comes from the combination of two Sanskrit words: “Mānav” meaning mankind & “Sevā” meaning service. We are driven by the ideal of our name - service to humanity.