Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from Comic Relief US
Job overview
The Sr Manager, Finance at Comic Relief US leads financial planning, analysis, and revenue operations to support fundraising and grantmaking efforts, ensuring accurate income forecasting and financial reporting.
Responsibilities and impact
The role involves budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, developing financial dashboards, managing donor revenue data in HubSpot, collaborating with fundraising and digital teams, revenue recognition, reconciliation, and serving as a financial partner to various teams while ensuring nonprofit accounting compliance.
Compensation and benefits
The salary range is $100,000 to $110,000 with competitive compensation including health insurance options, 403(b) retirement plan with company match, parental leave, paid time off, commuter program, cell phone reimbursement, summer Fridays, and office snacks.
Experience and skills
Candidates should have 5+ years in finance, accounting, or FP&A, a bachelor's degree in Finance or related field, nonprofit experience preferred, strong HubSpot CRM and donation platform skills, proficiency in financial modeling and Excel, and excellent cross-departmental collaboration skills.
Work environment and culture
Comic Relief US values innovation, collaboration, inclusivity, respect, and impact-driven work, fostering a diverse and inclusive environment that respects and values human diversity in all forms.
Company information
Comic Relief US is a 501(c)(3) public charity using entertainment to drive social change, supporting initiatives to address poverty in the US and globally through campaigns like Red Nose Day and Kids Relief.
Job location and travel
The position is based in the New York metro area with a hybrid work model requiring three days per week in the downtown NYC office.
Unique job features
This role uniquely integrates financial expertise with revenue operations and data management across multiple departments, emphasizing the use of HubSpot CRM for fundraising income tracking and forecasting.
Company overview
Comic Relief US is a nonprofit organization dedicated to using entertainment to drive positive change and raise funds to combat poverty and social injustice. It generates revenue primarily through fundraising events, partnerships, and campaigns such as Red Nose Day, which engages the public and corporations to donate and participate in charitable activities. Established as an extension of the UK-based Comic Relief, the US branch has been instrumental in addressing issues like child poverty and homelessness since its inception. The organization collaborates with various celebrities and media outlets to amplify its message and maximize its impact. Understanding its mission-driven approach and history of successful campaigns can be crucial for candidates interested in contributing to its philanthropic efforts.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and revenue operations, emphasizing your ability to collaborate cross-functionally with fundraising, grantmaking, and digital teams.
Focus on showcasing your proficiency with HubSpot CRM, donation platforms like Stripe and PayPal, and your skills in financial modeling, dashboard creation, and Excel/Google Sheets to align with the job's technical requirements.
Apply through multiple channels including Comic Relief US's corporate career page and LinkedIn to maximize your chances and ensure your application is seen by different recruiters.
Connect with finance and fundraising professionals at Comic Relief US on LinkedIn; use ice breakers like commenting on their recent campaigns such as Red Nose Day or asking how revenue operations integrates with fundraising efforts to start conversations.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'financial planning,' 'revenue operations,' 'HubSpot CRM,' 'budgeting,' 'forecasting,' and 'nonprofit finance' to improve your resume's visibility in automated screenings.
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