[Hiring] Finance Manager @RAISE US

Role Description

We are seeking a highly disciplined Finance Manager to oversee the financial integrity and operational rigor of a workforce development-focused, nonpartisan, national nonprofit startup. With a significant budget and a complex national scope, we need a technical expert who can bridge the gap between high-level strategy and day-to-day execution. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of our financial obligations, from procurement and spend management to audit-readiness and budget forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Monitoring: Manage budget-to-actuals tracking across multiple programs.
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Review and approve external payments and internal reimbursements via Ramp, ensuring 100% alignment with internal policies and donor restrictions.
• Procurement & Contract Management: Oversee the lifecycle of vendor and contractor obligations, ensuring all financial commitments are documented, vetted, and tracked against the budget.
• Audit & Reporting: Maintain an impeccable, audit-ready digital trail of all financial transactions, donations, and compliance documents. Assist with annual audit preparations and prepare financial summary data for board meetings.
• Bookkeeping Support: Support our external bookkeeping firm in preparing monthly financial reporting and accounting for charges to accounts. Serve as the main point of contact for our external bookkeeping firm, managing the flow of data to ensure a seamless, accurate, and timely month-end close and annual reporting.
• Policy Development: Provide input into the development of internal financial policies and controls.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in finance roles within a nonprofit environment. Experience with audit preparation and financial reporting.
• Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency with spend management platforms (specifically Ramp), Excel, and cloud-based accounting ecosystems (specifically QuickBooks).
• Analytical Precision: An accuracy-focused mindset with the ability to spot discrepancies in complex financial datasets and multi-page legal contracts. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong Communicator: Able to collaborate with leadership, auditors, and partners. Able to describe complex financial functions with ease and streamline communications regarding financial topics for leadership.
• Confidentiality: Discreet and professional with confidential financial information.
• Startup Friendly: Adaptable, resourceful, and mission-driven.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• HSA options.
• 401(k) option.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Other care and wellness benefits (including online mental health therapy and telehealth services).
• Home-office stipend for all new employees.
• Generous professional development stipend.
• Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and applicable waiting periods and are subject to the terms and conditions of the benefit plan documents.
• The organization reserves the right to modify or terminate any benefit plan at any time.