Managing Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (Remote)

READING PARTNERS • New York, NY

2d • $135,703 - $151,668 • Remote

About The Position

Reading Partners is a leader in solving the literacy crisis by leveraging community volunteers in under-resourced schools. Our program provides one-on-one tutoring to students, proven to help them master reading fundamentals. Our people are our greatest resource, and we are passionately rallied around our mission to help children become lifelong learners. We are seeking a Managing Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (MDFP&A) to join our Finance and Accounting team. This role leads the FP&A function and reports directly to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO). The MDFP&A will provide business and financial advice to the CFOO and budget leaders within a national, distributed organization. Responsibilities include assisting in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports and analyses for national departments and regional Executive Directors, serving as a liaison between national and regional teams, and providing support to other Finance functions like the month-end close process. The position will manage a team of two to maximize student outcomes through efficient financial resource allocation. The work is rooted in supporting leaders with high-quality financial information and advice. This position is remote but requires candidates to reside within specific Reading Partners’ operating locations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant job experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) in roles with increasing responsibility
• 3+ years of people management and leadership experience in the finance sector
• Experience managing a team within a finance department
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to successfully convey financial concepts to non-finance colleagues
• Able to adapt to changing organizational needs and priorities and juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Strategic and analytical thinking abilities and strong problem-solving skills
• A bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting
• Excellent professional judgment
• At least an intermediate experience level in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to prove eligibility to work legally in the U.S. and that you are at least 18 years of age

Nice To Haves

• Nonprofit experience is a plus
• Knowledge of financial planning software (e.g. Adaptive, Hyperion, Cognos) strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Salesforce a plus
• Approach your work with pride and have fun while doing it
• Actively seek professional and personal growth opportunities
• Commitment to fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment
• Deep belief in our mission and root your work in our core values
• An MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Accounting
• An AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service alum
• Experience working in launch or growth phases of organizations

Responsibilities

• Provide key support to the CFOO with the annual strategic planning process.
• Build financial models and forecasting tools that allow for long-term scenario planning.
• Play a lead role in the creation of our annual budget and develop prudent and realistic forecasts.
• Lead annual budgeting process and monthly forecast process.
• Prepare monthly reporting of financial performance and variance analysis of financial results by region/function.
• Support the executive leadership team in the stewardship of its key financial metrics.
• Collaborate with budget owners, development teams, and the regional operations team on cash flow forecasts.
• Partner with national and regional leaders to provide financial support and guidance.
• Advise budget leaders on fiscal operating decisions and collaborate with them to achieve financial sustainability goals.
• Analyze trends in spending and behavior to maximize resource allocation and results.
• Prepare financial reports and other materials for the quarterly Board of Directors meetings.
• Oversee operational excellence by evaluating, refining, creating, and supporting systems and processes.
• Enhance the use of Adaptive Insights (financial planning software), including integrating with third-party software, developing reports, and creating dashboards.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports to funders/donors.
• Manage all financial information, including support documentation for grant reports and proposals.
• Track and report compliance with line of credit covenants.
• Guide employee performance management and support the professional development of team members.
• Lead planning and facilitation of team and department meetings.
• Participate in Leadership Team (LT) meetings, retreats, and collaborative spaces.
• Collaborate closely with national departments to support financial reporting, documentation, and processes.
• Establish great working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Open doors, make connections, tell a compelling story through data, and create pathways to ensure financial sustainability.
• Understand stakeholder goals and respond to and anticipate future needs.
• Proactively consider possible future challenges and opportunities in making plans and decisions.
• Understand the connections and relationships between work and its impact on others.
• Anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action.
• Identify what needs to be done and do it before being asked or before the situation requires it.
• Focus on the desired result of work, setting challenging goals, focusing effort on the goals, and meeting or exceeding them.
• Tackle a problem by using a logical and systematic approach.
• Synthesize financial data into meaningful information for stakeholders.
• Translate analysis into actionable recommendations that support decision-making.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with substantial employer contributions toward both employee and family premiums
• Life and disability insurance at no cost to employees
• A free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Significant pre-tax employer funding to help offset employees’ out-of-pocket medical expenses, including providing first dollar coverage for some plan options
• Spring Health for easy access to therapy, coaching, and wellness resources, including six sessions provided at no cost to employees
• Carrot for guidance and support related to hormonal health, fertility, family-building, and gender-affirming services
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate eligibility to participate and to receive employer matching contributions
• Flexible Paid Time Off (Unlimited PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave for up to 8 weeks for birth and non-birth parents
• 14 paid holidays annually
• One week of office closure in early July and two weeks in late December
• A dynamic, mission-driven culture with a strong commitment to employee development and career growth

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager