Finance Manager

Location: Providence, RI (Remote to start)

Salary Range:  $90,000 – $120,000

Reports to: Senior Director of Operations

About RAISE US

RAISE US is a national nonprofit collaborating with governors, employers, and training partners to help the American workforce make a successful transition to an AI economy. As AI reshapes the labor market, millions of workers will need to train for or move into new roles, often multiple times over their careers. Today’s workforce and training infrastructure wasn’t made for that. RAISE US designs and funds practical solutions that not only address the labor-market disruption caused by AI, but harness the technology itself to make our workforce system better and connect people to good jobs.

RAISE US is co-chaired by CEO Gina Raimondo, the 40th U.S. Secretary of Commerce and the 75th Governor of Rhode Island, and Eric Holcomb, the 51st Governor of Indiana. Our growing team of more than 20 experts across government, business, and policy is led by Presidents Eric Beane, former Deputy Under Secretary of the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security, and Janet Foutty, former CEO of Deloitte Consulting. We are a nonpartisan organization funded by a mix of companies, foundations, and individual philanthropists.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly disciplined Finance Manager to oversee the financial integrity and operational rigor of a workforce development-focused, nonpartisan, national nonprofit startup. With a significant budget and a complex national scope, we need a technical expert who can bridge the gap between high-level strategy and day-to-day execution. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of our financial obligations, from procurement and spend management to audit-readiness and budget forecasting.

Key Responsibilities

• Budget Monitoring: Manage budget-to-actuals tracking across multiple programs. 
• Compliance & Internal Controls: Review and approve external payments and internal reimbursements via Ramp, ensuring 100% alignment with internal policies and donor restrictions.
• Procurement & Contract Management: Oversee the lifecycle of vendor and contractor obligations, ensuring all financial commitments are documented, vetted, and tracked against the budget. 
• Audit & Reporting: Maintain an impeccable, audit-ready digital trail of all financial transactions, donations, and compliance documents. Assist with annual audit preparations and prepare financial summary data for board meetings.
• Bookkeeping Support: Support our external bookkeeping firm in preparing monthly financial reporting and accounting for charges to accounts. Serve as the main point of contact for our external bookkeeping firm, managing the flow of data to ensure a seamless, accurate, and timely month-end close and annual reporting.
• Policy Development: Provide input into the development of internal financial policies and controls.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in finance roles within a nonprofit environment. Experience with audit preparation and financial reporting.
• Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. 
• Technical Mastery: Advanced proficiency with spend management platforms (specifically Ramp), Excel, and cloud-based accounting ecosystems (specifically QuickBooks).
• Analytical Precision: An accuracy-focused mindset with the ability to spot discrepancies in complex financial datasets and multi-page legal contracts. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong Communicator: Able to collaborate with leadership, auditors, and partners. Able to describe complex financial functions with ease and streamline communications regarding financial topics for leadership.
• Confidentiality: Discreet and professional with confidential financial information
• Startup Friendly: Adaptable, resourceful, and mission-driven

Benefits: We offer a competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid vacation and holidays; HSA options; 401(k) option; life and disability insurance; other care and wellness benefits (including online mental health therapy and telehealth services); a home-office stipend for all new employees; and a generous professional development stipend. Benefit eligibility may vary based on employment status and applicable waiting periods and are subject to the terms and conditions of the benefit plan documents. The organization reserves the right to modify or terminate any benefit plan at any time.

Employment Type: Full-time, exempt, at-will

RAISE US is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, gender identity, national origin, disability, or military or  veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.