What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Finance and Operations position at JUST Capital Foundation Inc?

The Organization

The mission of JUST Capital, an independent nonprofit, is to demonstrate how just business – defined by the priorities of the public – is better business. We work with the largest publicly-traded companies in the United States, and we have strong relationships with several hundred of the best known and most impactful companies in the world. Our goal is to help companies create value for all their stakeholders – their workers, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders – by focusing on the issues that matter most to Americans. To date, we’ve polled more than 170,000 Americans on the issues they believe companies should prioritize when it comes to just business behavior, and those insights guide our work. We believe that business and markets can and must be a force for the greater good and that by shifting the resources of the $21.6 trillion private sector, we can drive competition to build a better future for all. Our research, rankings, indexes, initiatives, and new offerings like the JUST Jobs Scorecard help track, analyze, incentivize, and scale corporate stakeholder performance. JUST Capital publishes the annual list of America’s Most JUST Companies, the JUST 100, in partnership with CNBC.

JUST Capital is supported by some of the country's premier foundations, including the Ford Foundation and the Gates Foundation, and has forged partnerships with an array of elite research institutions, including MIT, Stanford, and The Harris Poll. The organization is chaired by former PayPal CEO Dan Schulman and is led by a high-profile board.

The Opportunity

The Manager , Finance & Operations, will support and manage JUST Capital's Finance team data integrity, own select financial processes, and act as the Finance team liaison to functional teams. In addition to the core finance functions, about 50-60% of the role will be supporting other functions and enhancing operations structure. Must reside within commuting distance of NYC and able to work in Midtown Office 2-3 days per week.

The Manager, Finance & Operations will report to the Senior Director, Finance & Operations

Salary range : $78,000 to $90,000 Annually

Essential Job Functions / Responsibilities :

Finance and Administration :

Manage the maintenance and integrity of financial data including bookkeeping, Salesforce revenue information, employee expense submission, weekly / monthly close, monthly spend down of restricted assets, and donation reconciliation.
Manage day-to-day finance operations including invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, 401k submission, and payroll changes (in conjunction with HR).
Liaise with other JUST Capital teams as the first line of communication on transaction level / budget-line level requests, communicating and connecting finance across the organization
Collaborate with revenue and product teams to translate their activity into financial modeling and inform strategies for success.
In collaboration with the Senior Director, Finance & Operations, refine organization-level financial modeling with an eye to scenario and sensitivity analysis encompassing both Nonprofit and “For Profit” financial considerations.
Assist Senior Director, Finance & Operations with ad-hoc data requests, special projects, and reporting as needed.
Assist Senior Director, Finance & Operations in preparing clear, accessible, user-friendly monthly financial reports (budgets / actuals) and cash flow projections for the executive team to assist in the organization's ability to make effective decisions.
Assist Senior Director, Finance & Operations with the annual audit and tax compliance process.
Work with the Senior Director, Finance & Operations, and the senior leadership team to strategically identify and refine revenue streams and create systems to support them.

Operations :

Suggest enhancements to business processes (financial and non-financial) and lead their implementation.

Assist Fundraising, Corporate Impact, and Sales / Marketing team on operational needs for events and program delivery.

Assist the Operations team in auditing, consolidating, maximizing, and integrating software tools across the organization.

Coordinate elements of Senior Director, Finance & Operations’ work in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating legal agreements to ensure risks are managed appropriately and terms are adhered to.

In collaboration with the Senior Director, Finance & Operations, manage JUST Capital’s office and associated improvements.

Manage relationships with vendors, bank, and facilities managers.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

MUST HAVES

Experience with database management is required.

Must be a power user of Excel and Microsoft Office generally, with considerable experience in financial / data modeling and overall data analysis.

Creative problem-solver who can proactively build and iterate the systems we need while supporting strategy and day-to-day detailed operations.

A positive attitude, resilience, determination and passion for the JUST Capital mission.

Flexible, sound judgment, and ability to take initiative and work independently.

Exceptional attention to detail and dedication to maintaining accuracy in every respect.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills to expand and maintain long-term and supportive relationships with all internal and external parties.

Commitment to ensuring fiscal integrity and ability to handle highly confidential information with discretion.

Ability to effectively balance multiple priorities in a fast paced environment

Bachelor’s degree required.

Authorization to work in the U.S. required.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Familiarity with accounting softwares (Xero) a plus.

Experience with Salesforce is a plus.

2 years of relevant experience preferred. Relevant work experience within nonprofit and / or SaaS companies preferred.

Familiarity with a wide range of financial transactions and solid understanding of US Non-Profit GAAP Accounting

Accounting speciality preferred. Master’s degree or higher, or CPA is a plus.

Expectations in the first 90 days :

Familiarize yourself with Finance & Operations team’s work in addition to JUST Capital’s research and data

Understand our GL, Budget, and forecasting methodology

If timely, assist with final preparation of audit schedules and own document / backup submission process.

Own monthly close and bookkeeping procedure

Inform iteration of new financial model

JUST Capital is an Equal Opportunity Employer – people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Salary : $78,000 - $90,000

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