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| Department: | ASPEN DIGITAL |
| Location: | Washington, DC |
| Salary: | $95,000 - $105,000 |
ABOUT US
The Aspen Institute is a global nonprofit organization whose purpose is to ignite human potential to build understanding and create new possibilities for a better world. Founded in 1949, the Institute drives change through dialogue, leadership, and action to help solve society’s greatest challenges. It is headquartered in Washington, DC, and has a campus in Aspen, Colorado, as well as an international network of partners.
ASPEN DIGITAL
Aspen Digital is a nonpartisan technology and information-focused program that brings together thinkers and doers to uncover new ideas and spark policies, processes, and procedures that empower communities and strengthen democracy. It is future-focused and inspires collaboration among diverse voices from industry, government, and civil society to ensure our interconnected world is accessible, safe, and inclusive – both online and off. Across its initiatives, Aspen Digital develops methods for elevating promising solutions and turning thought into networked impact. To learn more, visit aspendigital.org
ABOUT THIS ROLE
The Finance Manager, at Aspen Digital will manage day to day finances for Aspen Digital with an annual operating budget above $20M – tracking expenses, forecasting, preparing and submitting financial information for grants, grant management, and monthly reports.
This position will report to the Managing Director, Aspen Digital. The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $105,000. This is a hybrid, Washington, DC-based position. Selected candidates are expected to work in person at the Washington, DC office approximatelytwo days per week.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Financial Management
Process and track expenses and revenues across multiple, rapidly evolving projects, which requires the ability to stay on top of programmatic updates such as new grants, events, or onboarding of new contractors.
Manage and track accounts payable, including onboarding vendors, and uploading and paying invoices."
Conduct monthly budget reviews and reconciliations, including tracking general ledger; preparing and adjusting monthly salary allocations; and maintaining up to date and accurate forecasting in Planful.
Prepare, review and distribute monthly financial reports and analysis for Aspen Digital and all of its programs, flagging when numbers require attention or further discussion.
Prepare the annual program budget with attention to forecasting all necessary programmatic details, in collaboration with the Aspen Digital leadership team and other program leaders.
Work with Aspen Institute’s staff to ensure timely and accurate processing of payables.
Assist in creation and maintenance of project budgets; help staff to read and understand financial reports and manage programs based on financial data.
Ensure compliance with all Aspen Institute policies and procedures.
Grant Management
Support creation of budgets for grant proposals in consultation with leadership and program directors.
Gather necessary financial information to comply with funders’ requests, upload required information to grant portals
Prepare financial reports for funders, and tack and monitor the schedule of grant reporting deadlines and coordinate with colleagues to ensure reports for grants are prepared, approved, and submitted on time.
Monitor grant spending and spend-out.
Maintain grant records including copies of report filed, materials used for proposals, and various grant documents.
Team Relations
Interact with colleagues across Aspen Digital and the Aspen Institute’s accounting department and financial services unit.
Ensure that services are delivered efficiently, effectively and in a courteous and timely way.
Perform other duties as required.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO THRIVE:
Degree in finance or related field required; CPA not required
Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience in a similar, non-profit environment
Excellent execution skills, with the ability to understand, process and pursue various rapidly evolving workstreams while maintaining highest level of attention to detail
Strong analytical skills and strategic thinking
Ability to translate between programmatic workstreams and underpinning financials with ease
Track record of working closely with program staff
Be proactive and self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment;
Ability to form professional relationships with people across departments and levels of seniority;
Have strong interpersonal and stakeholder communication skills;
Be detail-oriented and quality-focused.
Maintain absolute confidentiality and integrity with regards to sensitive information like salaries.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Aspen Institute offers a generous benefits package including health, dental, vision, and prescription benefits, retirement benefits, and paid leave.
The Aspen Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all District and federal laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran or disabled status and will not be discriminated against.
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