Finance Manager Internship

RISING STAR CORPORATION LTD; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Star seeks a Finance Manager Intern who will work at the intersection of mission and money to strengthen nonprofit financial management in a small, agile team.

You will gain hands-on experience with grant tracking, budgeting, payroll, and donor impact analyses, while building financial reports for board communications and fundraising efforts.

Qualifications

• Pursuing degree in Finance, Accounting, Nonprofit Management or related fields.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills; nonprofit accounting software preferred.
• Ability to distill financial information into compelling stories for donors and community partners.
• Adaptable in a fast-paced, boutique environment with evolving tasks.
• Commitment to mission and discretion with donor, financial, and employee data.

Responsibilities

• Grant Financial Management: Track expenditures, ensure donor compliance, and prepare grant reports.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support leadership in program budgets and cash flow monitoring.
• Payroll Administration: Assist payroll processes and ensure timely, accurate compensation.
• Donor Impact Analysis: Analyze program cost-efficiency for donors and board.
• Financial Process Optimization: Streamline bookkeeping and internal policies for efficiency.
• Fundraising Support: Provide data-backed insights for campaigns and board materials.
• Special Projects: Assist exec team with ad-hoc analyses.

Skills

Excel

Communication

Agility

Integrity

Passion for mission

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates Or Bachelors Preferred

Tools

Nonprofit accounting software

Job description

Rising Star is looking for a Finance Manager Intern who is passionate about leveraging financial data to drive social impact. In this role, you will go beyond traditional corporate accounting; you will work at the intersection of mission and money, helping us ensure every dollar is utilized effectively to further our cause. You will gain hands-on experience in nonprofit financial management, including fund accounting, grant tracking, and organizational sustainability.

Core Responsibilities

• Grant Financial Management: Assist in tracking grant expenditures, ensuring compliance with donor requirements, and preparing financial reports for grant reporting cycles.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the leadership team in developing program-specific budgets and monitoring cash flow to ensure the organization meets its strategic goals.
• Payroll Administration: Assist in the end-to-end payroll process, including timesheet review, data entry into payroll systems, and ensuring timely, accurate compensation for our team.
• Donor Impact Analysis: Help analyze the cost-efficiency of our programs to demonstrate transparency and impact to our donors and board members.
• Financial Process Optimization: Assist in streamlining bookkeeping and internal financial policies to improve efficiency for our small, agile team.
• Fundraising Support: Provide data-backed insights for fundraising campaigns and support the preparation of financial materials for our Board of Directors.
• Special Projects: Support the executive team with ad-hoc analysis, such as evaluating the cost-benefit of new community outreach initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Currently pursuing a degree in Finance, Accounting, Nonprofit Management, or related fields.
• Passion For Mission: A demonstrated interest in the nonprofit sector and a commitment to Rising Stars cause.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong Microsoft Excel skills. Familiarity with nonprofit-specific accounting software is highly preferred.
• Communication: Ability to distill financial information into compelling stories for donors and community partners.
• Agility: Comfort working in a fast-paced, "all-hands-on-deck" boutique environment where tasks may evolve quickly.
• Integrity: A high degree of professional ethics and discretion regarding sensitive donor, financial, and employee data.

What You Will Gain

• Direct Impact: The chance to see the tangible effects of your financial work on our mission and the community we serve.
• Holistic Insight: A 360-degree view of how a boutique nonprofit operates, from fundraising and grants to operations and board relations.
• Personalized Mentorship: Direct collaboration with our Executive Director/Finance Director offering an intimate look at nonprofit leadership and strategy.
• Portfolio Building: Real-world experience building financial reports and presentations that directly support organizational growth.

Education Requirements (All)

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Associates Or Bachelors Preferred However, Not Required