Finance Manager

Summary

Join GiveDirectly's U.S. team as a Finance Manager, playing a crucial role in budgeting, reporting, and efficient cash delivery for impactful programs. You will oversee end-to-end financial support, developing budgets, tracking performance, and managing stakeholder relationships. This fully remote role (with East Coast time zone collaboration) requires strong financial expertise, exceptional stakeholder management, and alignment with GiveDirectly's values. The position offers a competitive salary, robust benefits, and opportunities for professional growth within a dynamic and mission-driven organization. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and willing to travel occasionally. GiveDirectly is committed to equitable compensation and a supportive work environment.

Requirements

• Exceptional alignment with GiveDirectly Values and active demonstration of our core competencies: emotional intelligence, problem solving, project management, follow-through, and fostering inclusivity
• Language Requirement: English
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or equivalent practical experience
• 5+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance, with strong experience in budgeting and reporting
• Ability to liaise remotely with a wide range of people at all levels and across different cultures and to act with credibility, tact and diplomacy
• Excellent stakeholder management and strategic influencing skills
• Ability to be proactive and rational in problem-solving scenarios
• Strong time management skills with an ability to plan ahead, anticipate requirements, and obstacles, and an ability to juggle multiple priorities successfully, and to work to tight deadlines
• Conscientious and client-focused
• Maintains a calm disposition and positive outlook particularly when working under pressure
• A full appreciation of the value of cooperation, both internationally and within a team environment
• Aptitude to learn quickly new software tools, such as Slack, Intacct, Limelight, and Google Spreadsheets

Responsibilities

• Support for the Programs and Fundraising teams in developing budgets and reporting to support institutional fundraising
• Monthly review of program-level income statements and balance sheets with full variance explanation and reconciliation
• Provide accurate and insightful financial information to the management team to improve their understanding of financial performance, influence decision-making, guide strategic planning, and identify issues
• Own timely and accurate donor reporting and invoicing (with support from accounting)
• Implement and track the risk and controls dashboard, and drive risk mitigation procedures with the Country Director
• Manage program audits and special reporting to donors and regulatory bodies in accordance with the Audit SLA
• Track overall portfolio cash flow and escalate issues
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of reports, corrective actions, audit compliance, and other cross-functional requirements
• Establish strong working relationships with U.S. program leaders to ensure a deep understanding of programs on-the-ground

Preferred Qualifications

We welcome and strongly encourage applications from candidates who have personal or professional experience in the low-income and/or historically marginalized communities that we serve

Benefits

• A positive and supportive team with opportunities for advancement
• A demonstrated commitment to helping all staff develop and grow
• A competitive salary, including bonus
• A robust health benefits plan (exact details will vary by country)
• Flexible paid time off
• Allowances for desk set-up and learning and development