Finance Director

Finance Director

The Finance Director (FD) is a one-person department that oversees all accounting functions for both Issue One 501(c)(3) and Issue One Action 501(c)(4) and maintains an orderly system of controls over all transactions. The FD will be responsible for producing monthly financial reports, maintaining an adequate system of accounting records, and implementing a comprehensive set of controls and budgets. The FD will manage the month-end and year-end closing process and ensure all financial information remains accurate and meets all regulatory requirements.

The FD will be a pivotal member of the operations and executive teams and must be comfortable thinking strategically to implement large projects, while also being comfortable with completing small, menial bookkeeping tasks. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working independently at nearly all times, but also able to work collaboratively when the situation requires it, including staffing our Board finance committee and collaborating with external partners as needed. This position reports directly to the COO and has no direct reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop Issue One's annual budget, as well as programmatic budgets for each department.
• Regularly provide budgetary forecasts, including calculating and analyzing budget variances, advising senior staff on cause, potential impact, and possible solutions.
• Create a monthly reporting package for the treasurer, COO, and CEO that provides a clear picture of the organization's financial health and provides recommendations as necessary.
• Ensure completion of monthly bank reconciliation and support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Partner with the development team to ensure accuracy and co-understanding of revenue. Input revenue information into QuickBooks Online.
• Lead and manage the entire accounts payable process, from reviewing invoices to initiating payments.
• Serve as primary administrator for the Bill.com platform, managing expense reimbursements, vendor payments, and approval workflows while overseeing all expense management processes.
• Work with the VP of People and Culture and COO to conduct semi-monthly payroll and complete monthly retirement payroll processing.
• Collaborate with the VP of People and Culture to evaluate, select, and implement an integrated HRIS and payroll platform to streamline payroll processes and enhance overall employee experience.
• Manage relationships with external institutions, including banks, insurance agencies, auditors, and financial consultants.
• Manage compliance of local, state, and federal government reporting and tax filing, and advise organization leadership on related regulatory matters.
• Manage the financial complexities of dual-entity structure, including proper expense allocation between 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) entities and maintaining required firewall compliance.
• Stay current on regulatory changes affecting advocacy organizations and implement necessary adjustments to financial processes and reporting.
• Oversee external annual audit process (from preparation through final report development) and be the primary contact for the audit firm.
• Provide oversight of any finances associated with fiscal sponsorees.
• Allocate payroll and any indirect costs based on staff allocation of time to IO's various programs and areas of focus.
• Assist in the oversight of grant management and reporting requirements for multiple funders, ensuring timely and accurate submission of financial reports.
• Assist COO and Board Treasurer with finance committee meetings by drafting agendas, minutes, and providing any requested documents.
• Be responsible for all organizational insurance policies, including workers' compensation, liability, directors' and officers' (D&O), and other relevant policies.
• Design, implement, and optimize the organization's financial management tools and policies to mitigate risk and enhance the accuracy of reporting.

Qualifications

Structure and Location

This is a full-time, salaried, fully benefited, and remote position requiring 40 hours per week. This job requires regular travel to Washington, D.C. (8-10 times a year), and may occasionally require travel to Massachusetts to meet with our Chief Operating Officer.

Physical Demands

Tentative Recruitment Timeline

Special Note : While our organizations will do their best to follow the above timeline, there are instances where the selection process is shortened or delayed due to circumstances beyond our control. The organizations will do their best to update all selected candidates on any changes to the timeline. In addition, while resumes may be submitted after September 22, there's no guarantee they will be screened for a potential interview.

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) drive everything we do. We celebrate each individual's unique perspectives and experiences to our team. Your voice matters to us, and we're committed to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

As part of our ongoing DEI efforts, we invite all applicants to complete our self-identification questionnaire voluntarily. Rest assured, your responses are confidential and have no impact on your job application. This survey helps us better understand our diverse community, ensuring everyone has equal success opportunities.

Due to the volume of applications, we will, unfortunately, be unable to acknowledge receipt of all applications. No phone calls, please.

Issue One is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities and all other employment laws and regulations. We intend to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decisions, marital status, personal appearance, matriculation, political affiliation, credit information, employment status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, status as a victim or family member of a victim of domestic violence, a sexual offense, or stalking,