Finance Manager in United States at Jobgether

Financial operations and accounting: Manage day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable, cash management, revenue and expense tracking, and financial system maintenance. Ensure transactions are recorded accurately and payments are processed on time.

Cash flow and financial reporting: Monitor organization-wide cash flow, prepare quarterly reconciliations, support financial statement preparation, and provide clear financial performance analyses to executive leadership, the Board of Directors, funders, and other stakeholders.

Budgeting and forecasting: Oversee monthly budget-versus-actual reporting, collaborate with Program teams on financial projections, and contribute to the annual budgeting process to support effective resource allocation.

Financial systems management: Maintain and improve internal financial systems and workflows, including tools for accounting, payments, and employee spending, to strengthen accuracy, consistency, and efficiency.

Fundraising and donor reporting: Partner with the Donor Engagement team to prepare financial reports for donors, grants, and other funding-related materials, ensuring reliable and timely information.

Payroll and compliance: Collaborate with the People & Culture team to verify compensation and deductions, monitor employee time-tracking procedures, coordinate payroll activities, and resolve complex payroll-related issues.

Internal controls and expense management: Oversee expense policies to ensure employees have access to necessary business funds while maintaining compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable organizational requirements.

Risk management and process improvement: Maintain financial procedures and controls, identify operational challenges, and implement practical solutions that support compliance, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.

Cross-functional collaboration: Communicate financial information clearly to colleagues and stakeholders with varying levels of financial expertise, manage competing priorities, and provide dependable support across the organization.

Education and experience: Demonstrated experience managing finance operations, accounting activities, and budgets, including direct responsibility for an annual portfolio of projects and budgets totaling at least $1 million.

Nonprofit accounting knowledge: Strong understanding of GAAP standards for nonprofit organizations and compliance requirements relevant to 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities.

Accounting and financial management: Experience managing accounts payable, cash flow, revenue and expense tracking, financial reconciliations, budget monitoring, and financial reporting.

Financial systems proficiency: Strong spreadsheet skills, particularly with Excel or Google Sheets. Familiarity with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, and Rippling Spend is helpful but not required.

Payroll and expense compliance: Ability to coordinate payroll-related activities, maintain accurate employee compensation records, troubleshoot payment issues, and support compliant expense management.

Analytical and organizational skills: Exceptional attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accurate financial records.

Communication and collaboration: Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences and build productive relationships with colleagues, funders, leadership, and other stakeholders.

Leadership and adaptability: A growth mindset, willingness to give and receive constructive feedback, and a demonstrated ability to solve problems and adjust to shifting priorities in a dynamic political environment.

Cultural competency: Ability to collaborate respectfully and effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, identities, and communities.

Work arrangement and travel: Must be eligible to work lawfully in the United States. The role is fully remote, with approximately 5% travel required for staff events, conferences, and other organizational activities.

Salary: Annual compensation ranging from $88,000 to $102,500.

Remote flexibility: Fully remote work, with the ability to reside anywhere in the United States.

Flexible paid time off: A flexible PTO policy that supports work-life balance and personal well-being.

Healthcare: 100% coverage of employee health benefit premiums.

Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with an automatic employer contribution, regardless of employee contribution level.

Dedicated flexibility: A weekly Flex Day to support balance, focus, and personal priorities.

Professional development: $1,000 annually toward professional learning and career development.

Mental health support: Free virtual therapy services.

Home office support: A stipend for ergonomic office equipment and workspace improvements.

Extended leave: Generous extended medical and personal leave options.

Inclusive workplace: An organizational culture committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and building a more representative electorate.

Collective representation: The position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Washington-Baltimore News Guild, CWA.