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Are you passionate about driving operational excellence and supporting innovative educational strategies? If so, Join Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) as an Operations Manager, where your expertise in finance, contracts, and project management will help shape programs that make a real difference.

This is your opportunity to lead critical functions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and contribute to a mission-driven organization that values servant leadership and authentic engagement.

Why Join DESS?

+ Competitive Compensation (starting at $75,000 per year) with Time Off benefits starting Day One

+ Excellent Health Benefits, effective 30 days after employment:Click to learn more!

+ Tuition and Student Loan Assistance through our ASCEND Program. Learn moreHERE!

+ Remote Schedule combining on-site and work-from-home flexibility

As the **Operations Manager** , you will oversee billing, contracts, and administrative functions for DESS. You’ll manage productivity and contract utilization reporting, accounts receivable, and cash applications, while leading operational and financial projects. You will also serve as the key project management specialist and provide critical support in budgeting and revenue analysis.

In this role, you will:

+ Oversee monthly financial performance, analyze metrics, assist with month-end close, and lead specialized invoicing for grants, royalties, and cost-reimbursements.

+ Manage all revenue-generating and independent contractor agreements, ensure compliance, and assist with annual budget preparation and monthly operating reports.

+ Oversee invoicing, accounting entries, and credit card processing. Manage AR processes and resolve discrepancies with Corporate Finance.

+ Lead major operational projects, including business development, financial systems, and IT initiatives.

+ Manage administrative support for department directors and cross-functional initiatives.

About DESS:

DESS partners with child-serving institutions to provide services in early learning, behavioral and mental health treatment, academic interventions, and prevention programming. We also offer direct staff placement, diagnostic evaluations, and consultation services to school districts.

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Qualifications

**Education:** Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Administration, or Finance preferred.

**Experience:** 5–7 years in a financial environment required; experience in mental health and/or education preferred. Supervisory experience and project management skills strongly desired.

**Skills:** Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills; ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.

**Our Mission:** Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care.

Our Culture, Our Expectations

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time.

What Devereux Offers You

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after **30 days** of employment. In addition, we offer;

+ Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.

+ Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.

+ Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.

+ Employee assistance / work-life balance program.

Visitwww.mydevereuxbenefits.orgto see why Devereux is a great place to work!

_Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE_

**Posted Date** _7 hours ago_ _(11/21/2025 9:23 AM)_

**_Requisition ID_** _2025-47754_

**_Category_** _Quality Mgmt_

**_Position Type_** _Full-Time_

The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.