NRDC is a non-profit environmental advocacy organization. We use law, science, and the support of 3.1 million members and online activists to protect the planet's wildlife and wild places and to ensure the rights of all people to clean air, clean water, and healthy communities. NRDC was founded in 1970 and our people helped write some of America's bedrock environmental laws, including the Clean Water Act and many of the implementing regulations. Today, our team of more than 700 lawyers, scientists, economists, policy advocates, communications experts, and others work across the United States and the globe from our offices in Beijing; Chicago; New Delhi; New York; San Francisco; Santa Monica; and Washington, D.C. 

NRDC is seeking a Program Finance Manager to work with the Finance team in the New York office.  

Position Summary

The Finance team plays an integral role in overseeing the financial management of NRDC’s grants and supporting the financial budgets of our advocacy programs.  The team also partners closely with the CFO on the overall strategy and management of the finance organization, including managing partnerships with internal stakeholders and leading large-scale, cross-functional strategic, control and infrastructure initiatives that support the long-term financial sustainability of the organization.    

The Program Finance Manager will oversee the finance management of the grants, pre- and post-award, as well as guide and serve as key point of contact for the Advocacy teams for grant and budget related items. 

The position you are applying for is part of the bargaining unit represented by The Washington Baltimore News Guild (WBNG / The Newsguild-CWA Local 32035).  

Minimum Education & Experience  

• BA/BS degree required. Advance degree in business related discipline, CPA, CMA, or CFA a plus.
• 4-7 years of progressive experience with monitoring grant budgets and expenditures and preparing grant reporting, with both pre- and post-award phases.  2-3 years of experience in working with foundation grants in a not-for-profit environment preferred.
• Experience with financial planning tools (e.g., Adaptive Insights, NetSuite, Workday, or similar).
• Familiarity with Accounting systems (Great Plains or Dynamics) and dashboards (PowerBI or Tableau) a plus. 

Skills, Abilities, Competencies  

• The individual must possess strong multi-tasking, critical thinking, and judgement, and be able to organize and prioritize independently based on competing timelines.
• Ability to communicate effectively across a broad spectrum of staff, both orally and in writing required.
• Demonstrate ability to perform in a team environment with excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in the use of financial management software and MS office including navigating excel spreadsheets, building out models and managing databases.
  • Exposure to Great Plains and Power BI dashboards are a plus.
• Numeracy and detail-oriented self-starter with ability to complete tasks with little or no supervision.
• Able to adapt to change management including operational processes and new system platforms.  
• Attention to detail is critical.
• Demonstrates a collaborative and flexible style, with a strong follow-up skill.
• Ability to travel to NRDC U.S. based offices, approximately 10-15% annually
• Commitment to NRDC’s mission, values, and DEI principles 

NRDC is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion, both in our work and in our workplace. We believe that celebrating and actively welcoming diverse voices and perspectives is essential to solving the planet's most pressing environmental problems, and we encourage applications from candidates whose identities have been historically under-represented in the environmental movement. 

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.  

We offer competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and a supportive working environment. Salary is based on a nonprofit scale and is commensurate with skills and experience. Internal equity will be reviewed and considered to determine a final offer. For this position, the salary range is $100,000 to $110,000.  

NRDC operates under a hybrid work model. Employees are required to come to the office 8 days per month. 

As a science-based organization, NRDC aims to do our part to help contain the COVID-19 public health crisis. For the sake of health, safety, and equity, we ask that people be vaccinated unless they have an approved medical or religious accommodation or other exemption in accordance with state and local law. We consider a person to be vaccinated two weeks after receiving one full course of a CDC-approved vaccine. In accordance with state or local law, new hires will be asked to attest to vaccination, those wishing to do so may request medical or religious accommodations or other exemptions via NRDC Employee Relations. NRDC treats all vaccine-related data confidentially, in keeping with local, state, and federal laws. 

To apply, visit www.nrdc.org/careers and upload your résumé and cover letter. Please mention where you saw this posting and upload any additional materials that showcase your abilities. Due to the high volume of applications, we will contact only those candidates we would like to interview. Please no phone calls, emails, or in-person résumé drop-offs. 

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For more about NRDC, visit www.nrdc.org.