Nonprofit Financial Administrator

The Public Interest Network; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Needs-based student loan assistance

401(k) with employer match

Commuter benefit program

Paid time off

Parental leave and long-term disabley

Job summary

The Public Interest Network comprises multiple organizations pursuing a shared vision for social change. This role sits in a Financial Department that supports operations in Boston, MA or Denver, CO, with both full-time and part-time options.

We look for candidates who can manage significant budgets, process payroll, and generate GAAP-compliant statements while collaborating across nonprofit groups and field offices to advance our environmental and public health missions.

Qualifications

• Facility working with numbers and data.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in financial tasks.
• Interest in nonprofit business management and public interest issues.

Responsibilities

• Manage a combined annual budget of approximately $30 million and oversee the Financial Department team.
• Oversee the collection of funds and the reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Review and process bills for payment.
• Process payroll and related tasks.
• Provide liaison and training on business management issues to citizen outreach offices.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Comply with reporting requirements of state and federal governments.
• Prepare financial management reports.
• Participate as a proactive member of the TPIN community in support of the advocacy program.

Skills

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Job description

The Financial Department of The Public Interest Network seeks a smart, committed, and detail-oriented candidate to join our team as an Administrator in Boston, MA or Denver, CO. We will consider both full time and part time applicants.

The Public Interest Network operates more than a dozen organizations committed to a shared vision of a better world, a set of core values, and a strategic approach to social change. These groups include U.S. PIRG, Environment America, Green Corps, and the National Environmental Law Center and encompass 400-plus staff. We tackle some of the biggest challenges facing our country today, such as delivering clean air, clean water and a livable climate to the next generation; transforming our energy and transportation systems for the 21st century; growing food in ways that leave both people and the planet healthier; and responding to the worst public health crisis in a century.

In order to achieve these results, the groups in The Public Interest Network need a strong support staff to provide the resources, guidance, and infrastructure it takes to make progress on these issues. For more than 40 years, organizations in The Public Interest Network (TPIN) have been taking on powerful interests on behalf of the American public, working to win concrete results for our health and well-being. Together our organizations have helped pass and enact hundreds of laws and policies to protect our environment, protect consumers and hold corporations and government accountable to the public. At the same time, we’ve built a thriving network with hundreds of professional staff and a presence in 35 states.

Representative Responsibilities:

• Managing a combined annual budget of approximately $30 million, the Financial Department team performs the following functions:
• Oversee the collection of funds and the reconciliation of bank accounts.
• Review and process bills for payment.
• Process payroll and complete an array of payroll related tasks.
• Provide liaison and training on business management issues to citizen outreach offices around the country.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Comply with reporting requirements of state and federal governments
• Prepare financial management reports.
• Participate as enthusiastic members of the TPIN community in support of the mission and goals of the advocacy program.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have facility working with numbers, attention to detail, computer orientation, and interest in business management issues in a non-profit environment. Accounting background and computer experience are desirable but not required. We are looking for candidates with a commitment to public interest and environmental issues. Candidates must demonstrate a track record of being able to effectively work independently, have the ability to oversee significant projects and exercise excellent judgement.

COMPENSATION

The compensation range for this position is $28,500-$33,000 and depends on relevant experience, education, and location. The Public Interest Network offers an excellent benefits package.

• medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
• needs-based student loan assistance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• commuter benefit program
• paid time off
• parental leave and long-term disability insurance

We also offer an excellent training program and opportunities for advancement.

Location: Boston, Massachusetts and Denver, Colorado

The Fund for the Public Interest is an equal opportunity employer.