Finance Manager II

EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT CENTER (EDC)

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

The US Division (USD), at Education Development Center (EDC), has an exciting opportunity for a Finance Manager II, reporting to the Division Finance Director. The Finance Manager II will work with the USD Finance team to support pre-award and post-award management. The Finance Manager II is responsible for advising project directors and senior management on business matters related to fiscal viability, including annual projections, forecasting, profitability, contractual and other issues, as well as financial oversight of projects and G&A expenditures.

The ideal candidate will be based in or near Waltham, MA or New York City, NY; however US-based telecommuters will be considered.

You will:

• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial reports such as project over/under spending analyses and estimates-to-complete, project financial status reports, and profit and loss statements; provide status updates to the Division Finance Director; and work closely with senior management and project leaders to determine action items.
• Develop budgets and supporting financial materials for grant and contract submissions in compliance with RFPs/RFAs and EDC guidelines.
• Provide financial expertise to key leaders engaged in developing new business initiatives that require alternative financial models and business strategies.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts, generate quarterly fiscal reports for senior management, and present an analysis of current status, with clear recommendations to senior management.
• Advise project directors on matters of compliance and financial terms of grants/contracts in close coordination with EDC’s Office of Sponsored Programs.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Skills & Experience:

• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet modeling, including the ability to build dynamic spreadsheets with multiple variables, create reports, summarize, and analyze data using Excel, and other spreadsheet and proprietary applications
• Experience developing business packages in response to federal and non-federal sponsor requests and opportunities
• Clear, effective oral and written communications skills
• Ability to apply critical thinking in developing business models and asking appropriate questions
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines; attentiveness to detail
• With some guidance and supervision, ability to analyze and evaluate situations and identify solutions and recommend appropriate courses of action

Preferred Education, Skills & Experience:

• Master's degree in related field
• At least 3-6 years of experience conducting financial analysis, preparing financial reports, and developing budgets.
• Experience developing and managing budgets for both federal and non-federal sponsors in a sponsored research, non-profit environment

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to enhancing its workforce's diversity and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Equity and excellence are inseparable. If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

Total Rewards:

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

This position offers an anticipated full-time equivalent annual base salary range of approximately $66,000 to $91,000. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the EDC job opportunities website as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by e-mailing Liz Christensen or by calling her at 800-225-4276 or 617-618-2329.