ISD is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding human rights and reversing the rising tide of polarization, extremism and disinformation worldwide.

Why work for ISD?

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organization that's making an impact.

ISD's Guiding Principles of  integrity, collaboration, agility and courage  define who we are as a team and an organization. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.

Our benefits

Flexible and remote working based on ISD's Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility.
20 days paid time off (plus 11 public holidays and a week of additional paid time off over Christmas, an extended 4th of July holiday and Thanksgiving office closures = over 40 PTO days/year).
Health Insurance policy including healthcare covered at 80% by ISD, as well as vision, dental and fully employer-sponsored life insurance, short and long term disability policies.
401k policy with generous employer match.
6 weeks paid sick leave and other family-friendly policies.
Annual personal development and remote working budgets.
Dedicated mental health counsellors on staff for those working with potentially traumatic content.
Inclusive wellbeing program with regular wellbeing initiatives e.g. early finish every Friday, 'Digital Detox' in the month of August, and bi-annual all-staff retreats in Washington ,D.C.

Salary

$60,000 - $70,000 per annum, depending on experience

Location

Metro D.C. area candidates will be prioritised, hybrid working arrangement considered.

Hours

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email vacancies@isdglobal.org.

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and otheres from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and underrepresented populations.

The role

The Finance Manager will support the Director of Finance and Director of US Operations and will work closely with other members of the global Operations team and other Finance team members on critical projects. The post holder will support across a variety of finance work streams including finance administration, payroll, bookkeeping, as well as well as providing general operations support.

Key responsibilities include:

Finance & Bookkeeping (50%)

Manage accounts payable and receivable through QuickBooks online and ensure compliance with non-profit accounting standards and regulations
Handle financial (banking) transactions/payments, including routine bank reconciliation, and administering all bank accounts
General bookkeeping tasks including overheads, and Balance Sheet entries
Serve as the primary owner of ISD’s payroll system (currently ADP RUN)

Maintain payroll system data and perform other administrative management tasks including onboarding/offboarding and keeping an accurate account of employee details including compensation changes
Process bi-weekly payroll
Maintain 401k platform system data including onboarding/offboarding and serving as the primary POC with our vendor (we use Human Interest)

Support our Audit and tax filings including 990 and 1099 ensuring compliance with US GAAP
Support with any US government audit.
Liase with State and Federal departments and our CPA where necessary
Provide any ad hoc management reports and information on payroll and support the global Finance team with maintaining the payroll forecast

Financial Management (25%)

Provide support and troubleshooting of our internal staff travel booking platform, TravelPerk
Manage office supplies, equipment and maintenance, including ordering supplies, and serve as the point of contact with office building reception staff
Manage company cards and support team with expense processes, reconciling credit cards and any other financial administration
Provide expense management support to the US senior team
Assist with general ad hoc administration requests as needed as assigned by the US Director or the Executive Leadership Team

US Operations (25%)

Manage ISD’s physical mail – responsible for checking the US mailbox and managing administration of it’s contents (scanning, virtual filing) and depositing donor checks at our local banking branch
Support the Director of Operations in developing and implementing new operations policies and procedures as needed
Support the Director of Operations with any ad-hoc administration, projects, or ongoing operational tasks

To view a full job description, please review the role on our Careers page.

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