50CAN is hiring a
Director of Finance
Location: Fully remote, operating on East Coast Time
About 50CAN
50CAN: The 50-State Campaign for Achievement Now, a nonprofit organization that works at the local level to advocate for a high-quality education for all kids, regardless of their address. We develop local education leaders by providing them with the research, tools, and ideas to create learning environments that best meet every child’s needs. 50CAN operates campaigns in Connecticut, Colorado, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina and Tennessee and is led by CEO & Founder Marc Porter Magee.
About the Opportunity
The Director of Finance will be a key partner operating in all areas relating to i.) budgeting and forecasting activities across our C3, C4, and Political Action Committee (PAC) entities, ii.) financial reporting and accounting (including account reconciliations and year-end audit preparation), and iii.) cash management & treasury activities, and d) the support of 50CAN’s fiscal sponsor program.
This position will regularly collaborate with leadership across the network to identify, institute and track relevant financial metrics and analyze and report on key initiatives. The Director of Finance will also recommend and draft key financial policies that drive the sustainability and financial health of the organization. The Director of Finance will oversee all financial grant-related activities and ensure smooth financial operations in collaboration with a high-performing team of the Finance team. This role regularly engages with senior-level staff, state campaign executive directors, fiscal sponsee teams, and all 50CAN staff.
The Finance Director will report to 50CAN’s Vice President of Finance and Operations.
Candidates for this position must share our passion and commitment to rethinking education possibilities for decades to come. We’re committed to delivering on the five promises below to America’s students:
The Director of Finance primary responsibilities and duties will be:
Financial Strategy and Fiscal Responsibilities
In partnership with the VP of Finance and Operations, set the vision and strategy for finance at 50CAN, including:
Finance Operations Management
Grant Reporting and Development
Ensure compliance with fiscal and programmatic reporting requirements
Create all financial materials, including budgets, for new and renewed grants as well as for periodic reports on behalf of state campaigns and fiscal sponsors
Work with the Development team and programmatic departments to ensure that fiscal requirements for grants and contracts are identified, realized and monitored
Track restricted grants, including allocating expenses and recognizing revenue
Monitor revenues against budget to ensure all fiscal sponsors run in the black
The ideal candidate will have formal experience with a client services organization, management consulting or former nonprofit organization organized as a spoke-and-hub model. In addition, the successful candidate will have:
Educational background and work experience:
The following training/skill set is ideal but not required:
Working At 50CAN
This position is fully remote and operates on the East Coast time zone. Salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition, 50CAN offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical health, dental, vision, life, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending account (FSA) and a 401(k) retirement plan with a 50CAN match. 50CAN is an equal-opportunity employer and encourages people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
How To Apply
Interested applicants should apply through 50CAN's BambooHR portal here. Please include your current resume and cover letter addressed to Kenna Little, VP of Finance and Operations through the BambooHR portal only.
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