Job Description

About JerseySTEM

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.

Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.

• The Finance Manager will support a senior executive and will play a critical role in supporting the finance functions. This position is also responsible for developing and updating the Finance department’s policies and procedures.
• You are a creative problem-solver and self-starter who is resilient in a fast-paced environment.
• We are looking for a team member volunteer to continue adding to our great culture!

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain financial reports
• Create financial budgets, business plans, and forecasting models
• Develop monthly financial reports and conduct financial analysis
• Manage and maintain Quickbooks
• Develop internal controls and oversees control systems to prevent financial fraud; evaluate the efficiency of controls and continuously improves them
• Responsible for compliance audits and examinations
• Responsible for all tax and regulatory filings
• Lead financial meetings
• Develop presentations and present to leadership
• Participate in cross-functional meetings

Qualifications

• Experience in developing financial models and in financial planning and analysis
• Knowledge of non-profit accounting
• Proficiency in QuickBooks
• Detail-oriented and analytical
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time
• Maintains professional demeanor and calm composure under deadline pressures and in sensitive or stressful situations
• High levels of integrity and discretion
• Highly motivated, organized individual who is able to work effectively with minimal supervision
• Expert level user of Microsoft Suite and Google Suite products
• Experience with Slack and Jira or similar products

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or related field 3-5 years of relevant experience
• Time commitment: 7-10 hours/week

This is a pro-bono volunteer position.