Remote Finance Manager - Nonprofit Impact
About the Role
We are seeking a Remote Finance Manager to join ReFED, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing food waste across the United States. As a Remote Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of our organization. This position involves managing day-to-day accounting and financial processes, including data maintenance in NetSuite, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budgeting, contract management, and financial reporting. You will work closely with the Director of Finance & Administration to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial data and reporting.
What You'll Do
- Maintain accurate financial data and transaction records in NetSuite, ensuring proper coding, reconciliation, and documentation.
- Coordinate with Finance and Development teams to align financial data across systems (NetSuite, Expensify, Airtable, Salesforce).
- Manage bookkeeping functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll.
- Oversee the purchase order system, ensuring proper budget alignment and approvals.
- Lead the review and reconciliation of all balance sheet accounts on a monthly basis.
- Support the annual budgeting process, facilitating input from department leads and ensuring consistency in templates and assumptions.
- Produce monthly, annual, and ad-hoc financial statements and management reports for ReFED and any fiscally sponsored projects.
- Assist the Director of Finance & Administration with annual audit preparation, including responding to auditor requests.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2-4 years of progressive nonprofit finance experience, ideally in organizations with multiple funding streams.
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite, Salesforce (or similar CRM system), and Excel required.
- Proven experience managing multi-entity accounting and grant reporting preferred.
- Deep understanding of nonprofit accounting principles (GAAP/GAAS).
- Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
Nice to Have
- Experience with Expensify and Airtable.
- Ability to synthesize complex financial data into clear, actionable insights.
- Strong communication skills—especially being able to explain financial concepts to non-finance staff.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary of $80,000 - $90,000 annually.
- 100% employee and 50% dependent premium coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Participation in employer-sponsored 401(k) plans with up to 4% employer matching.
- 18 paid vacation days and 10 paid sick days annually.
- Flexible work environment with the option to work from home or a co-working space.
This Remote Finance Manager role at ReFED offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a meaningful mission while enjoying competitive compensation and a supportive work environment.
Who Will Succeed Here
Proficiency in NetSuite and Salesforce with a strong understanding of how these platforms integrate to streamline financial reporting and budgeting processes in a nonprofit context.
Ability to work independently in a remote setting, demonstrating strong self-discipline and time management skills to meet deadlines without direct supervision.
Experience in applying GAAP principles and grant management strategies specifically tailored for nonprofits, with a mindset focused on maximizing impact while ensuring compliance.
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