Nonprofit Finance Consultant (Contract)

reimagine collective; Colombia; A distancia; COP 287.954.000 - 415.933.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

reimagine collective is seeking experienced nonprofit finance consultants for remote, contract work. You will help nonprofits strengthen budgets, financial reporting, internal controls, and grant management across diverse partner projects.

As a trusted advisor to nonprofit leaders and boards, you will design and implement financial policies, systems, and tools, while providing hands-on support and guidance. This subcontractor role offers flexible engagements with social impact focus.

Formación

• 10+ years of experience in nonprofit finance and related areas.
• Experience advising nonprofit leaders and boards on financial matters.
• Strong experience in budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and grant management.
• Experience designing practical financial policies and procedures.

Responsabilidades

• Advise nonprofit clients on cash flow management, internal controls, and fiscal policies.
• Develop and implement finance policies, procedures, and tools.
• Support accounting system transitions and QuickBooks Online implementations.
• Provide training and facilitation on budgeting, financial management, and grants.
• Manage multiple consulting assignments and partner relationships.

Conocimientos

Nonprofit finance expertise

Grant management

Financial policy design

Internal controls

Budgeting

Educación

Bachelor's or equivalent in Finance/Accounting

Herramientas

QuickBooks Online

GAAP knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Location: Remote
Position Type: Contract / Freelance (Subcontractor)
Experience: 10+ years

About reimagine collective

reimagine collective partners with nonprofits, foundations, public agencies, coalitions, and movement leaders to strengthen strategy, evaluation, storytelling, and organizational learning in ways that advance equity and social change.

We're growing our network of consultants and are looking for thoughtful, collaborative operations and HR consultants to join our roster of subcontractors. This is not a full-time position. Instead, you'll have opportunities to collaborate on a variety of partner projects as needs arise.

Who We’re Looking For

We're looking for an experienced nonprofit finance professional who is collaborative, practical, values-driven, and skilled at helping organizations build strong and sustainable financial systems.

The ideal candidate is a trusted advisor to nonprofit executive directors, boards of directors, and senior leadership teams, with experience strengthening organizational budgets, financial reporting, accounting systems, internal controls, grant compliance, and fiscal policies. You are comfortable providing strategic financial guidance while also offering hands-on support to develop and implement financial systems, policies, processes, and tools.

Success in this role requires sound judgment, deep nonprofit financial management expertise, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to move between financial strategy and hands-on implementation.

Responsibilities

Depending on the project, consultants may support partners across the following areas:

• Advise nonprofit clients regarding:
• Cash flow management
• Internal controls
• Fiscal policies
• Procurement
• Purchasing
• Revenue recognition
• Chart of accounts design
• Review financial processes and identify operational improvements.
• Develop finance policies and procedures.
• Support accounting system transitions, including QuickBooks Online implementations.
• Evaluate accounting controls and recommend improvements.
• Provide technical assistance related to:
• Federal Uniform Guidance
• Cost allocation
• Payroll allocation
• Grant budgeting
• Time and effort documentation
• Monitoring systems
• Program reporting
• Audit findings
• Corrective action plans
• Develop grant management systems and procedures.
• Conduct organizational grant readiness assessments.

Training & Facilitation

Design and facilitate trainings, workshops, retreats, and learning sessions for nonprofit staff, leaders, and boards.

Facilitate learning related to budgeting, financial management, internal controls, grant management, QuickBooks Online, and other financial topics.

Develop training materials, including presentations, facilitator guides, workbooks, exercises, templates, and job aids.

Deliver virtual and in-person learning experiences that are engaging, practical, and responsive to organizational needs.

Policy & Procedure Development

Develop customized organizational documents including:

• Fiscal policies
• Internal control documentation
• Compliance policies
• Translate regulatory requirements into practical operational procedures.

Project Management

Manage multiple consulting assignments and partner relationships simultaneously.

Develop and manage project workplans, timelines, deliverables, and project tasks.

Communicate regularly with partners and project teams about progress, decisions, challenges, and next steps.

Collaborate with project leads and multidisciplinary team members to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.

Develop financial assessments, recommendations, policies, reports, tools, and other partner deliverables.

Contribute to proposals and consulting project scoping as opportunities arise.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in nonprofit finance, accounting, financial management, grants management, consulting, or related areas.

Significant experience working with nonprofit, community-based, or other social impact organizations.

Strong experience in nonprofit financial management, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, and grant management.

Experience advising nonprofit leaders and/or boards on financial and compliance matters.

Experience assessing financial systems and developing practical recommendations, policies, procedures, controls, and financial management tools.

Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, GAAP, and grant financial management.

Strong analytical, writing, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, practical guidance.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively, manage multiple projects and deadlines, and build trusted relationships with partners.

Demonstrated commitment to equity, community, and social justice.

Ability to travel occasionally, as needed, and access to your own computer, reliable internet connection, and remote workspace.

Technical Knowledge

Strong working knowledge of several of the following:

• Nonprofit accounting
• GAAP
• Internal controls
• Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200)
• QuickBooks Online
• Budgeting

Nice to Have

Experience serving as a nonprofit CFO, Finance Director, Controller, or senior financial leader.

CPA, MBA, MPA, accounting degree, or other relevant education or professional credential.

Experience working alongside BIPOC communities; experience with AANHPI communities is strongly preferred.

Experience supporting proposal development or consulting project scoping.

Our Values

We're looking for people who:

Believe strong financial systems should help organizations make informed decisions and advance their missions.

Approach financial capacity building with humility, curiosity, and a learning mindset.

Can make financial information understandable and useful to people who are not finance professionals.

Balance financial stewardship, compliance, risk management, and the operational realities nonprofit organizations face.

Center equity and accessibility in how they communicate and provide technical assistance.

Welcome feedback while confidently contributing their own perspective and expertise.

Thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy working across disciplines.

To Apply

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