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Finance Manager (Giffords C4 and Giffords PAC)

Employer
Giffords
Location
Washington D.C.
Salary
$65,000-$80,000 depending on experience
Closing date
Jul 23, 2022

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Focus Areas
Employment
Job Function
Accounting / Finance
Position Type
Full Time
Experience Level
Management

Job Details

Title: Finance Manager (Giffords C4 and Giffords PAC)

Reports to: Chief Operating Officer

Direct Reports: None

Hours: Full time, exempt

 

Location: Washington, DC

 

Led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, Giffords is a nonprofit organization whose team is on a mission to save lives from gun violence. Giffords is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an environment that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion. People of color, trans individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, women, people with differing abilities, and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

 

We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our team and provide high-quality financial support to the organization. The Finance Manager is responsible for ensuring the proper application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for day-to-day maintenance of complete and accurate general ledger accounts, managing accounts payable, preparing financial and grant reports, and supporting non-Finance staff through new employee training, staff education, and on-going staff support. The Finance Manager also works closely with the Giffords Development team to record contributions in Everyaction (our donor management system), as well as other departments to provide other general accounting assistance. 

 

This is a full-time position based in our Washington DC office. This position will be expected to work a hybrid schedule with four days a week remotely and one day a week in office. Giffords has been following strict protocols for COVID-19 throughout the pandemic. Giffords staff are expected to be up-to-date on COVID vaccinations, including boosters.

 

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Due to the high volume of applicants, no phone calls or emails, please.

 

Duties + responsibilities

 

  • Manages accounts payable in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures: works with outside vendors and consultants to obtain W9 and contract information, prepares and manages bills daily in bill.com, and records necessary accounts payable transactions in QuickBooks.

     

    Processes the organization’s credit card and reimbursement transactions in Divvy and assists employees with approval and processing of payments.

     

    Designs training sessions and trains new and existing employees on Finance-related systems, such as Divvy, ADP/timecards, reimbursement requests. 

     

    Assists Senior Accountant with preparation of financial statements and monthly bank reconciliations and produces regular financial reports, including grant reports and quarterly Founder timesheet and expense reports as required by the board. 

     

    Works closely with the Development team and outside accountants to record contributions received in Everyaction system and produce weekly reports.

     

    Prepares monthly timecard reports needed for inter-entity reconciliation through ADP payroll system. 

     

    Assists with preparation of monthly Federal Election Commission (FEC) reports in coordination with outside PAC specialist. 

     

    Works closely with the Operations team to improve document management systems and to develop and revise current procedure memos.

     

    Supports annual audit and other ad hoc requests; coordinates with outside accountants to prepare tax filings, allocate costs, and other finance activities.

     

    Other duties as assigned.

     


 

Essential knowledge, skills + experience

 

 

  • A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field  

     

    A minimum of two-three years of accounting experience 

     

  • Demonstrated experience with Quickbooks Online and spreadsheet programs (Microsoft Office and Google Suite)

     

    Ability to learn and adapt to cloud based and other accounting software and applications 

     

    Experience with and interest in cultivating strong relationships and working closely with people to develop an understanding of the requirements of the users of the financial information

     

    Effective verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation and active listening skills

     

    Experience working in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines with shifting priorities 

     

    Superior organizational skills and an exemplary attention to detail

     

    Ability to work independently and within a team setting

     

    Strong interest in and commitment to gun violence prevention

     

    A commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and anti-racism

     

Valued non-essential knowledge, skills + experience

 

  • Experience working with a political action committee (PAC) and/or in a non-profit setting

     

    Advanced Excel or Google Sheets experience

     

    Experience with ADP Workforce Now, Divvy, and/or Bill.com

     

 

Salary + benefits

 

The salary range for this position is $65,000-80,000 with the exact salary depending on experience. Competitive benefits include employer funded health, dental, and vision insurance; health, transit, and parking flexible spending accounts; 401k plan with 4% employer match; 25 days of paid time off annually plus a paid week vacation between Christmas and New Year’s; and ten paid federal holidays.

 

 

Applying + the interview process

 

Submit your resume and a brief cover letter (400 words maximum) that outlines three specific ways that you would be a good fit for this position. Our interview process for this position consists of a phone interview, a video interview, a skills assessment exercise, and reference checks.

 


 

Company

OUR MISSION

Our country is in the grip of a gun violence epidemic. Every American will know a victim of gun violence in their lifetime—this is not normal, and it doesn’t have to be this way.

Giffords is fighting to end the gun lobby’s stranglehold on our political system. We’re daring to dream what a future free from gun violence looks like. We’re going to end this crisis, and we’re going to do it together. 

Company info
Website
Telephone
2024001930
Location
PO Box 51196
Washington
DC
20091
United States

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