Finance & Operations Manager

About Spring Street Climate Fund

Spring Street Climate Fund is a non-profit advocacy organization that runs strategic issue campaigns to win world-leading climate policy in New York that can make a difference on a global scale. We use a growing toolkit to help win our priority campaigns, including press and media work, public opinion research, training and support for activists and movement staff, and grassroots organizing of key constituencies who share our goals.

We believe that strong campaigns, and strong organizing for the long-term, can lead to big wins and durable results.

The Finance & Operations Manager Role

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.