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Manager, Finance and Operations Jobs in New York, NY at Council for Economic Education
Title: Manager, Finance and Operations
Company: Council for Economic Education
Location: New York, NY
This role supports the financial health and operational effectiveness of CEE by supporting core finance, human resources, and administrative functions. This position reports to the Senior Director of Finance & Operations and ensures that financial resources, systems, processes, and people practices are aligned to support CEE's mission and strategic priorities.
The Manager combines financial and operational management with a collaborative, service-oriented approach to supporting staff, products, and organizational growth. The position is responsible for providing day-to-day support in the areas of financial operations, HR administration and audit/compliance while helping to drive organizational efficiency and sustainability.
RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Finance & Accounting Operations
- Support organizational budgeting, forecasting, financial planning, and reporting processes.
- Support accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
- Support the annual audit, Form 990 preparation, and other regulatory filings.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, and internal financial policies.
- Assist with financial modeling and analysis to support program sustainability and organizational growth.
Operations & Program Support
- Oversee day-to-day operational processes and administrative functions.
- Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement activities.
- Maintain organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Support publications and other operational activities that contribute to organizational impact and revenue generation.
People Operations
- Administer HR systems, employee records, benefits enrollment, leave management, and personnel documentation.
- Coordinate recruitment administration including job postings, candidate scheduling, onboarding, and offboarding processes.
- Support payroll administration and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment regulations.
- Maintain employee data, HR reporting, and workforce analytics to support organizational planning and decision-making.
- Partner with HR Director to support employee engagement and organizational culture initiatives.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Human Resources or related field
- 3+ years of experience in finance and operations, preferably within a nonprofit organization
- Experience managing budgets, financial reporting, grants, and nonprofit compliance requirements.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative, mission-driven environment.
