Finance & Operations Associate

The JPB Foundation - New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The JPB Foundation in New York seeks a Finance & Operations Associate to support the finance team with administrative and project tasks, assist with operations projects, and help track, report, and reconcile financial activities.

Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the role offers exposure to foundation operations, cross-department collaboration, and a chance to contribute to grant administration and organizational systems in a mission-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• The Finance & Operations Associate will provide a range of administrative and project support to the finance team, assist with operational projects as needed, and communicate and liaise across the Foundation to provide assistance with tracking, reporting, and reconciliation in financial and operational function areas.

Job description

JPB’s mission is to advance opportunity and justice in the US by reducing poverty, sustaining and enriching our environments, and furthering breakthrough medical research. Through our three core areas of focus - Poverty, Environment, and Medical Research - we work to eliminate systemic injustices that prevent people from thriving. We are dedicated to long-lasting, systemic change. That means we commit to our partners for the long haul, trusting in the strength and vision of the organizations we support to address some of our country’s most entrenched problems.

JPB was founded in 2011 by Barbara Picower, the current president of the Foundation and Chair of the Board, with funds bequeathed by her late husband, Jeffry. In April 2023, JPB announced the selection of Deepak Bhargava as its next President, succeeding Picower, who will transition into a president emerita role in February 2024. Over the last 10 years, JPB has grown to be one of the largest US foundations, awarding over $1B in grants across our programs.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The JPB Foundation (JPB) is pleased to seek applications for the position of Finance & Operations Associate. Reporting to the Senior Accountant, the Finance & Operations Associate will provide a range of administrative and project support to the finance team, assist with operational projects as needed, and communicate and liaise across the Foundation to provide assistance with tracking, reporting, and reconciliation in financial and operational function areas.

COMPENSATION

The targeted starting salary range for this position is $65,000 - 75,000, based on experience.