Do you have 5+ years of experience managing finance and operations tasks for a nonprofit organization?
Are you innovative and numbers-driven?
Careers In Nonprofits has been retained by the Helen Gurley Brown Foundation to lead its search for a Senior Operations and Finance Manager. The position is Hybrid in New York City.
ORGANIZATION: Helen Gurley Brown Foundation
LOCATION: New York City (Columbus Circle)
POSITION TITLE: Senior Operations and Finance Manager
SCHEDULE: M-F 9am-5pm or 10am-6pm (M-W in-office) with some travel required
DURATION: Permanent
ANNUAL SALARY: $110,000 - $140,000
Is This Your Dream Job? The Helen Gurley Brown Foundation was established in 2010 as a Foundation that works closely with organizations and individuals to fund programs from their inception. The Foundation operates across three major program areas including: Empowering Youth, Empowering Women and Empowering Innovation.
The Foundation is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented operations and finance professional to oversee core financial, payroll, and operational systems. This role is responsible for the day-to-day management of payroll, banking, and financial infrastructure, as well as higher-level analysis, reporting, and cross-functional operational support. Working closely with the Foundation’s CPA and internal leadership, this position ensures financial accuracy, compliance, transparency, and data-informed decision-making across programs and operations.
This role is ideal for a systems-minded professional who thrives at the intersection of finance, operations, and mission-driven work.
Our Ideal Candidate:
· 5+ years of experience in operations, finance or accounting required, preferably within a nonprofit or philanthropic organization
· Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, nonprofit management, business or other similar degree required, or additional experience in lieu of a degree
· Demonstrated ability to manage payroll, benefits and banking functions required
· Strong understanding of nonprofit financial compliance and reporting, including tax documentation
· Advanced proficiency with financial systems, databases and reporting tools (Airtable, Excel, etc)
· Ability to analyze financial and operational data and translate insights into actionable recommendations
· Strong communication skills and comfort working collaboratively with external partners and internal stakeholders
· Ability to manage multiple priorities with discretion and professionalism
· Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
How You Will Spend Your Day:
Payroll, HR Administration, and Benefits Management
● Manage the Foundation’s payroll system, including running weekly payroll and ensuring timely and accurate processing.
● Oversee employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including payroll setup, documentation, and benefits enrollment or termination.
● Administer employee benefits programs and serve as a primary point of contact for benefits-related questions and vendors.
● Maintain accurate payroll and personnel records in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
Banking, Cash Management, and Payments
● Manage the Foundation’s checking and savings accounts, ensuring accurate tracking of all transactions.
● Process vendor payments, consultant payments, employee reimbursements, and other disbursements in a timely and accurate manner.
● Maintain relationships with banking representatives and coordinate on account setup, changes, and banking services as needed.
● Monitor cash flow and ensure sufficient liquidity to meet operational and programmatic needs.
Financial Systems, Recordkeeping, and Reporting
● Maintain and manage the Foundation’s financial database and recordkeeping systems (e.g., Airtable or similar platforms).
● Prepare and deliver monthly financial reports and documentation to the CPA.
● Ensure financial records are organized, accurate, and audit-ready.
● Continuously assess and improve financial systems and workflows for efficiency and clarity.
Tax Compliance and CPA Partnership
● Co-manage tax documentation and compliance processes in partnership with the Foundation’s CPA, including but not limited to W-9s, 1099s, W-2s, and Form 990.
● Review the CPA’s monthly financial reports, identify discrepancies or trends, and provide recommendations for updates or changes.
● Serve as a key internal liaison with external financial and tax partners.
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Analysis
● Create and oversee a monthly financial dashboard tracking projections versus actuals against the approved budget.
● Conduct audits and reviews of individual business unit and program budgets.
● Analyze variances and financial trends and provide clear recommendations to leadership for corrective action or strategic adjustments.
● Support annual budgeting and long-term financial planning processes.
● Review investment portfolio allocations prepared by the Foundation’s investment team to assess performance, diversification, risk exposure, and alignment with the Foundation’s financial and philanthropic objectives.
● Develop analysis and insights for the Foundation’s leadership team regarding investment performance and potential recommendations for portfolio adjustments.
● Ensure coordination between investment strategy, operating needs, and grantmaking timelines.
● Research, evaluate, and propose a long-term succession plan for the Foundation’s portfolio investment team, including internal capacity considerations and potential external investment management structures.
Operations Data, Dashboards, and Program Support
● Collect and maintain operational data across programs and departments.
● Develop and manage operations dashboards that provide insight into performance, efficiency, and outcomes.
● Analyze operational data to identify patterns, risks, and opportunities.
● Provide data-driven recommendations to inform programmatic and operational changes.
● Development and execution of grant contracts, including interfacing with legal teams and Foundation leadership on construction, execution, and funding.
Additional Responsibilities
● Support other operational and administrative initiatives as assigned.
● Contribute to a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement across the organization.
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