Finance & Operations Manager:

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:

• Send resume and cover letter with [Your Name – Finance & Operations Manager] in the subject line to Sonia Isard, sonia@springstreetclimate.org.

• Applications are considered on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.

• Spring Street Climate Fund is committed to workplace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, political orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.