Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Protect Democracy – Remote (United States)

Full-time | Deadline to Apply: July 7, 2025

Protect Democracy is seeking a Finance Manager to help scale and strengthen the financial operations of a growing, mission-driven nonprofit. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative and committed team working to protect and strengthen democracy in the United States.

About Protect Democracy

Protect Democracy was founded in 2016 with an urgent mission: to prevent our democracy from declining into a more authoritarian form of government. We are a cross-ideological team of lawyers, policy experts, technologists, and advocates working to build a more resilient and inclusive democracy. Our team operates with a sense of shared purpose and deep respect across lines of difference.

The Opportunity

As Finance Manager, you’ll work closely with the Finance Director to ensure Protect Democracy’s long-term financial health. You’ll manage the annual budgeting process, collaborate across teams to guide financial decisions, and help implement the systems and processes needed to support our sustainability and growth.

This is a great role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building and improving systems, and is eager to apply their finance skills in service of a high-impact mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the organization’s annual budgeting process in partnership with team leads and directors
• Build and maintain financial analyses, reports, forecasts, and recasts
• Serve as the primary point of contact for budget- and finance-related requests from staff
• Support cash management and investment strategy
• Assist with multi-year financial planning and forecasting
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial records in collaboration with our accounting team
• Recommend and implement internal controls and process improvements
• Oversee our national facilities portfolio, including offices and coworking spaces
• Identify and implement tools or systems that improve financial effectiveness

Qualifications

Required:

• At least 7 years of experience in financial management or operations
• Proficiency with U.S. GAAP
• Experience leading budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across teams
• Proven success in improving or scaling financial systems and policies
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Collaborative, proactive, and solutions-oriented mindset
• Commitment to Protect Democracy’s nonpartisan mission

Preferred but not required:

• Experience in nonprofit finance
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or Martus Solutions

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $112,200–$125,000, commensurate with experience and internal equity
• Benefits:
  • Fully remote (U.S.-based), with shared workspaces available
  • Generous vacation and sick leave policy
  • 12 paid holidays and up to 18 weeks of parental leave
  • Paid family and medical leave
  • 401(k) with 6% employer match
  • Excellent health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Long-term disability and life insurance
  • Home office stipend
  • Travel at least twice per year for team retreats

To Apply

Priority deadline is July 7, 2025. Apply via our website here:

👉 https://protectdemocracy.recruitee.com/o/finance-manager-2025

We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, especially those whose experiences are underrepresented in the democracy and nonprofit sectors. You do not need to meet every listed qualification to apply.