Senior Finance Manager

Public Rights Project

3d•$105,600 - $158,400•Remote

About The Position

Public Rights Project (PRP) is a national nonprofit organization that helps local government officials fight for civil rights. We build their capacity to protect and advance civil rights, convene and connect them on key issues, and provide legal representation to help them win in court for residents. Since its founding in 2017, PRP has recovered over $46 million in relief for marginalized people; built a network of over 438 government offices in 44 states; trained 415 prosecutors and government lawyers in 30 states; and secured court victories on rights for abortion, immigrants, workers, and voting. Learn more about our work. Public Rights Project seeks to hire a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and financial oversight for the organization. This role provides day to day leadership for the finance function, translating financial data into clear, actionable insights that support decision making across teams. Partnering closely with the COO, executive leadership and an external accounting firm, the Senior Finance Manager ensures strong financial controls, effective resource allocation and forward looking financial planning.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
7 or more years of progressive experience in finance, financial planning and analysis, or nonprofit finance
Demonstrated experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis processes
Experience partnering with external accounting firms or outsourced finance teams
Experience managing or mentoring staff and providing performance feedback
Strong ability to translate complex financial information for non financial stakeholders
Experience in a nonprofit or mission driven organization, including work with restricted funding and grants
Familiarity with nonprofit financial reporting, audits, and compliance requirements
Experience supporting leadership or board level financial discussions
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong people management skills
Expert, detail-oriented, and proactive project and program management skills, including managing multiple work streams concurrently
Ability to think and plan strategically while providing tactical support to implement ideas
Ability and willingness both to complete and to oversee administrative tasks in support of team goals
Ability to deliver high-quality content and produce results on a deadline
Ability to conduct research and provide analysis
Experience or ability to learn the following systems: Google Suite, Office 365, Salesforce, Asana and others
Ability to work well with others and diverse groups
A belief in the power of state and local government to make positive change in the world
A passionate commitment to economic, racial, gender, and environmental justice

Nice To Haves

CPA, CFA, MBA, or similar credential a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Finance Operations & Accounting Oversight
Provide oversight and direction for day to day financial operations, executed by the Finance & Compliance Operations Manager
Set, document and implement finance policies, procedures and internal controls
Manage organizational finance accounts including banking, credit cards, investments and treasury functions
Partner on cash management, reserve planning and liquidity strategy
Own the day to day relationship with the external accounting firm, setting priorities, timelines and standards for financial reporting
Partner with accounting team to ensure timely monthly close, accurate financial reporting and books
Review and approve monthly close outputs and financial statements prior to internal or external distributions
Review financial reports for accuracy, clarity and usability for internal stakeholders
Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting
Lead the annual budgeting process in partnership with the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and leadership team
Develop and maintain multi-year forecasts, funding sources, cash flow projections and scenario planning models
Translate accounting outputs into actionable insights for leadership and program teams
Prepare and present financial materials, forecasts and analyses for executive leadership and as needed, for board review
Run monthly budget manager meetings to review performance, risks and adjustments
Partner with COO to build financial literacy and confidence across teams by helping staff understand budgets, forecasts, and financial implications of their work
Grants & Restricted Funding Support
Support development of grant budgets in partnership with development and program teams
Monitor restricted funding and compliance with grant terms
Prepare or review financial reports for funders in coordination with the accounting team
Provide guidance on grant budgeting and cost allocation across programs
Compliance, Audit & Risk Management
Lead and own the annual audit and other financial reviews, with operational coordination supported by the Finance & Compliance Operations Manager
Oversee implementation of auditor recommendations
Lead financial risk assessment and mitigation planning, including identifying control gaps and remediation actions
Support compliance requirements related to grants, contracts and nonprofit finance regulations
Ensure strong financial controls and adherence to organizational policies
Oversee financial aspects of vendor relationships and contracts
Review contract budgets, payment schedules and financial terms
Team Leadership
Conduct performance management, goal setting and professional development for the Finance & Compliance Operations Manager
Set clear priorities, workflows, and performance expectations for the finance function
Continuously assess and improve finance processes, tools and workflows within the finance function in response to organizational needs and growth
Other duties as assigned.