Application Guide

How to Apply for Director of Finance and Operations

at National Religious Campaign Against Torture

🏢 About National Religious Campaign Against Torture

The National Religious Campaign Against Torture (NRCAT) is a unique 20-year-old interfaith organization that mobilizes U.S. faith leaders to advocate against torture in both national security policy and domestic detention systems. Working here means contributing to a moral mission while operating in a small, remote nonprofit environment where your financial and operational expertise directly supports human rights advocacy.

About This Role

As Director of Finance and Operations at NRCAT, you'll be the hands-on manager of all financial systems, technology infrastructure, and daily operations for this remote nonprofit. This role is impactful because you'll ensure the organization's stability and compliance, freeing up advocacy staff to focus on their mission of ending torture in U.S. policies and detention centers.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve processing donations through online platforms, reconciling accounts in QuickBooks, troubleshooting technology issues for remote staff, and preparing financial reports for the Executive Director. You could also be coordinating with the Board on compliance matters while managing payroll and benefits administration for the small NRCAT team.

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🎯 Who National Religious Campaign Against Torture Is Looking For

  • Has 3+ years of nonprofit-specific accounting experience with expertise in QuickBooks, Bill.com, and nonprofit payroll/benefits administration
  • Is proficient with Microsoft 365, CRM platforms (like EveryAction or Salesforce), and online donation processing tools commonly used by advocacy organizations
  • Can manage both routine accounting tasks and higher-level operational problem-solving in a remote, small-team environment
  • Understands how to provide administrative support to an Executive Director and Board while maintaining nonprofit compliance standards

📝 Tips for Applying to National Religious Campaign Against Torture

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Highlight specific experience with nonprofit accounting standards and compliance requirements for 501(c)(3) organizations

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Demonstrate your ability to work remotely by mentioning specific tools or processes you've used to manage finances and operations virtually

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Show familiarity with interfaith or advocacy organizations by referencing how you've supported mission-driven work through operational excellence

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Include concrete examples of how you've managed technology systems and software accounts in previous nonprofit roles

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Tailor your resume to show progression from hands-on accounting tasks to higher-level operational coordination, matching NRCAT's dual responsibility structure

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your specific experience with nonprofit financial management and how it applies to NRCAT's advocacy mission", 'Examples of managing both routine accounting tasks and strategic operational improvements simultaneously', "How you've supported executive leadership and boards in previous roles, particularly in remote or small-organization settings", 'Your ability to work with the specific technology stack mentioned (QuickBooks, Bill.com, Microsoft 365, CRM platforms)']

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → NRCAT's specific advocacy campaigns against torture in U.S. prisons and immigration detention centers
  • → The organization's interfaith network structure and how it operates across different religious traditions
  • → Recent financial reports or Form 990s to understand their budget size and funding sources
  • → Their technology stack and any mentioned CRM or donation processing tools on their website
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 How you would manage NRCAT's financial systems while supporting their advocacy work against torture in U.S. detention centers
2 Your experience with remote nonprofit operations and supporting a distributed team
3 Specific examples of using QuickBooks and Bill.com for nonprofit accounting and compliance
4 How you would handle technology and software management for a small, remote advocacy organization
5 Your approach to balancing routine administrative tasks with higher-level organizational problem-solving
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Focusing only on corporate finance experience without demonstrating nonprofit-specific accounting knowledge
  • Presenting as purely strategic without showing willingness to handle hands-on, routine accounting and administrative tasks
  • Failing to address how you would support both the Executive Director and Board in a remote nonprofit environment

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

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Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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