What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at The Raben Group?
Who We Are :
Raben is a public policy, strategic communications and organizational consulting firm. Our talented and passionate team champions diversity, equity, and justice as core values that ignite our mission for impactful change in corporate, nonprofit, government, and foundation work.
Our changemakers work to solve real-world problems and inspire lasting changes through our four service offerings : strategic communications, government affairs, issue campaigns, and culture, strategy, & organizational design.
We have been fueled by insightful strategy, creative tactics, and plain old hustle for over 20 years. We are people of color, women, immigrants, disabled, and LGBTQ. Spend time with us and you will quickly learn we value smarts, creativity, and audaciousness in just about all we do... and a sense of humor is a contractual must. Learn more at raben.co.
What We Seek :
We are seeking an experienced Director of Finance to be responsible for overseeing the financial operations of Raben, ensuring the health and growth of our financial position. Reporting to the COO, this role works to drive financial performance, provide key insights for decision-making, and help implement best practices in financial management. This position is located in our Washington, DC office and follows a hybrid schedule with two days per week in the office.
Responsibilities :
- Develop and execute Raben's financial strategy in alignment with business objectives and growth plans.
- Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning process while analyzing the firm's financial performance, identifying trends, and recommending actions to improve profitability and efficiency.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, including the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Oversee regulatory compliance, tax reporting and business insurance.
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and liquidity to ensure financial stability and support operational needs.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team while fostering a collaborative environment and building strong cross-functional relationships across the firm.
- Oversee the payroll and monthly commissions process.
- Manage nonprofit accounting and financial processes, as they are connected to Raben.
Requirements
Requirements :
Application Instructions :
To apply, please submit an application, resume, via our online job portal. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process, please email your needs to careers@raben.co .
Salary Range and Benefits :
Our salary range for this role is between $135,000-$145,000 per year, commensurate with experience and locality. In addition to a great degree of autonomy in work and projects, our colleagues enjoy a suite of benefits such as health, dental, and vision insurance, unlimited PTO, monthly data plan reimbursements, flexibility in work location and schedule, a rich professional development curriculum, a 3% 401K match, yearly employer FSA contribution, work from home flexibility, and many more.
COVID-19 Policy :
Regardless of work location, all staff of Raben must show proof of having received an FDA authorized COVID-19 vaccination or provide a medical or religious exemption. New employees must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination or exemption no later than their first day of employment.
Raben finds it quite natural to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, aspiring to live the values of equity in everything we do.
Salary : $135,000 - $145,000
