Finance Manager
Hip Hop Caucus is a national, non-profit and non-partisan organization that connects the Hip Hop community to the civic process, builds power and creates positive change. We advocate for democracy and voting rights, climate change, and social and economic justice both in policy and through grassroots advocacy and activism.
- We organize 14 – 40 year-olds, who identify with Hip Hop Culture, and share values of justice and equity. We connect the Hip Hop community to the political process to build power and create change.
- We create platforms for cultural and grassroots leaders to use their voices, creative talents, and networks to educate, energize and mobilize people and communities.
- Through partnerships with artists, creatives, celebrities, and media we create content and share it through cultural channels reaching millions of people and inspiring action. It’s not only large audiences that we engage, we are intentional about engaging our communities on the frontlines of injustice.
- We source solutions for local to global challenges from our communities, and advocate for them to decision-makers and influencers. We partner with a broad range of organizations, and we have a respected presence in the halls of the U.S. Congress, Federal Agencies, State Legislatures, and the United Nations.
As Finance Manager, will oversee key accounting activities, including accounts payable and general ledger management, ensuring timely and accurate monthly reporting. Your role will involve recording all revenue, monitoring outstanding receivables, and keeping our financial systems synchronized and seamlessly integrated across divisions and departments.
By leveraging your financial expertise and keen eye for detail, you’ll contribute to building a stable, efficient, and well-organized finance function that strengthens our organization’s success.
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Financial and Accounting Management
- Lead the day-to-day financial operations over accounting and accounts payable.
- Manage general ledger activities to ensure that regular reporting can be done on a timely basis.
- Record all revenue received, monitor outstanding receivables, keeping track of all outstanding balances.
- Support the Senior Director of Finance with the annual budget development
- In conjunction with the Senior Director of Finance, perform timely and accurate monthly closes.
- Ensure all financial systems remain in sync and integrated with one another.
- Build a strong cross-departmental collaborative culture, focused on custom-service orientation.
- Accounts Payable
- Oversee accounts payable via Bill.com, ensuring invoices are appropriately routed, coded, and paid according to signed contracts.
- Process credit card transactions and assist in other accounting functions as needed via Ramp
- Manage vendor relationships, responding to vendor and/or employee inquiries promptly.
- General Ledger
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations of HHC’s bank accounts.
- Train staff on finance systems as needed, as well as onboarding new staff to the Finance department’s platforms
- Support Finance tasks and projects as needed
- Enter all donations into the accounting system, monitor pledges and update cash-flow projections accordingly
- Assist in monthly close by performing reconciliation of balance sheet accounts
- Assist in grant reporting as needed
- Audit & 990/Tax
- Support audit preparations and follow-up on auditor queries in providing required documents
- Assist in 990 preparation
- Assist in 1099 preparation
- Maintain filing system and historical records via G-Suite
- A bachelor's degree: In a relevant field (finance, accounting, economics, or business).
- Experience: A minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience in a financial or business role, such as an accountant, financial analyst, etc.
- Certifications: Professional certification(s) preferred but not required.
- Non-Profit Accounting Standards: Experience with fund accounting and GAAP for non-profits.
- Budgeting & Grant Management: Knowledge of multi-source budgets and managing restricted/unrestricted funds.
- Donor & Fund Accounting: Expertise in tracking funding streams and ensuring grant compliance.
- Regulatory Compliance & Taxation: Knowledge of IRS non-profit regulations.
- Financial Reporting: Experience with IRS Form 990 and donor reporting.
- Risk Management: Familiar with enforcing internal controls and audit compliance.
- Resource Allocation & Management: Skilled in in budget and resource allocation; tracking resources and implementing cost control strategies.
- Analytical: Skilled in data interpretation and financial problem-solving.
- Ethical Financial Judgment & Decision Making: Commitment to ethical financial practices.
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Strategic Thinking & Planning
- Detail-Oriented: High accuracy in data analysis.
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Time Management & Prioritization
- Technology: Proficient in Excel, accounting software, ERP, and data analytics tools.
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Strong communicator with active listening.
Additional Requirements
The successful candidate must be able to occasionally work extended hours on evenings and/or weekends, and must be able to accommodate moderate travel. Successful reference checks will be required.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a remote position that is based ideally in or near Washington, D.C. or Los Angeles, CA. The salary range for this role is $70,000 - $94,000 annually based on experience and qualifications. Hip Hop Caucus also offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, vacation days, sick time, an IRA match plan, life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age sexual orientation, marital status, religion, or disability.Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal. To apply for this position or to search for other potential openings, you may also go to our careers page at https://hiphopcaucus.org/careers/. Should you receive an offer of employment, it is Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the following is provided: The position involves meticulous attention to detail; skill in the use of a desktop computer and/or laptop; oral and written communication skills; skills in proofreading and editing; use of clear and articulate speech; interpersonal relations skills; reasoning and problem-solving skills; ability to work in a fast-paced environment; ability to sit and/or stand for long periods; stoop; bend; reach; carry materials (up to 15 lbs.); and ability to travel by various methods of transportation (e.g. airplane, car, train). Hip Hop Caucus Education Fund provides reasonable accommodations that permits a qualified applicant or employee with a disability to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy benefits and privileges of equal employment.