Finance & Operations Manager at Spring Street Climate Fund

The new Finance & Operations Manager will play a key role in keeping the organization running smoothly, ensuring that our internal systems are efficient, user-friendly, and aligned with our mission. This person will be responsible for coordinating finance, compliance, and day-to-day operations, working closely with the Managing Director, external accountants, and a small, mission-driven team.

We seek someone who is detail-oriented, systems-oriented, and excited to help build and maintain the operational backbone of a growing nonprofit organization. The ideal candidate will bring experience in nonprofit administration, and will be ready to support both the core team and a small group of fiscally sponsored projects as we grow.

Core Responsibilities:

Finance & Budget Coordination

  • Serve as the main point of day-to-day contact for our external accountants and bookkeepers

  • Prepare and share regular financial reports for staff, funders, and the Board

  • Track grant budgets, deliverables, and reporting deadlines

  • Manage the processing of all revenue and expenses across the organization 

  • Help monitor the organizational budget in coordination with the Executive Director and Managing Director

  • Assist with the annual audit and 990 filing by coordinating documentation and communication with auditors

Compliance Operations 

  • Track insurance, registrations, contracts, and other compliance requirements

  • Manage lobbying reporting and ensure compliance with relevant regulations

  • Interface with outside legal counsel on compliance questions as needed

Fiscal Sponsorship Support

  • Support the administrative and financial needs of a small number of fiscally sponsored projects

  • Communicate regularly with project leads and help them understand financial and reporting processes

  • Prepare monthly financial reports for fiscally sponsored projects

Human Resources Support

  • Coordinate hiring and employee onboarding and offboarding

  • Maintain employee records and support HR documentation

  • Help manage payroll and benefits processes in collaboration with Managing Director and external providers

Team Support

  • Support scheduling and logistics for Board and committee meetings

  • Oversee general office operations, systems, and vendor relationships

  • Identify opportunities to streamline systems and improve internal workflows

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Essential: 

    • At least 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit operations, finance, or administration

    • Familiarity with nonprofit budgeting and financial management

    • Comfort working with spreadsheets, budgets, and administrative tools

    • An organized, reliable, and detail-oriented approach 

    • Strong communication skills and a collaborative working style

  • Preferred:

    • Knowledge of some combination of: HR processes, benefits administration, nonprofit compliance, lobbying compliance, or fiscal sponsorship

 Job features:

  • Salary: $90,000 per year

  • Full-time position. The position may require very limited evening engagements.

  • This position is based in New York City and is expected to work from our New York City office at least 3 days per week.

  • Full benefits: excellent health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off.

How to apply:

Brenda Peluso