
Finance & Accounting Manager
Rippleworks
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $165,000 per year
About the role
- Own Accounts Payable: Invoice intake, approval routing, payment scheduling, liaise with vendors and Invoice approvers, and own the management of timely, compliant payments
- Manage expense reimbursements for timely submission and policy compliance
- Manage the corporate card program & ensure timely and compliant expense reporting
- Perform routine general ledger tasks including journal entries, account reconciliations, and data validation all in support of the monthly & quarterly close process.
- Support the domestic and outsourced international employee payroll platforms (Trinet & Deel) focusing on accuracy, compliance, and employee experience across domestic and international teams.
- Respond to adhoc reporting and financial detail requests
- Support with auditor communications & coordination
- Assist with compliance work (tax filings, reporting, HR compliance, HR forms, etc)
- Partner with the Capital Team to send invoices, monitor PRI loans and related interest- classifying the payments, lending local calcs, and reporting payment timing
- Assist with the preparation of wire payments.
- Support Rippleworks' annual budgeting process, using a low-lift, customer service-oriented methodology.
- Create quarterly budget to actuals reporting and variance analysis. Support budget holders with questions regarding their budget management.
- Assist with the capital disbursement requirement calculation, monitoring, and annual planning.
- Assist with Community Grants program - scheduling, content creation, answering questions for grants teams, etc.
- Provide input and iteration on our policies - particularly around travel and expenses
- Collaborate on the design of new SOPs and internal control improvements, partnering with other departments to ensure collaborative process improvement and shared understanding
- Support the company’s overall risk management, including data security structure and process
- Further the numerous financial partnerships throughout the impact investing and cryptocurrency ecosystem with grant agreement & compliance knowledge
- Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external finance questions, ensuring timely and clear guidance to team members and external stakeholders.
- Maintain organized digital finance files, including AP documentation, contracts, vendor records, employee finance records, compliance materials, etc.
- Assist in creating training materials, scheduling office hours, reminders, communications, etc.
- Support systems administration including user set up and troubleshooting.
- Acts as a strategic collaborator on safe-travel processes
- Assist with the miscellaneous admin that is housed in finance (though may not be specifically finance related)
Requirements
- Prior nonprofit finance/private foundation experience, including 6+ years of demonstrated experience in accounting and ownership of full cycle AP process
- Managed and improved upon complex internal expense policies that support international travel
- Proven experience managing records, maintaining audit readiness, and creating compliant, efficient finance and accounting processes
- Demonstrated experience managing, or being a significant contributor to, monthly close, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting preparation.
- Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Ramp), Excel skills (lookups, pivot tables) as well an interest in the ongoing modernization of accounting and finance tools
- Experience managing or supporting grant compliance as well as an understanding of capital disbursement requirements
- Ability to understand, enforce, and improve upon internal controls and safeguards. Keen eye for risk management.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Earn a salary of $165,000 with robust benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, 401(k) + employer match, holidays, flexible PTO, wellness, and remote-work stipends.
- Global Engagement: Travel opportunities to connect with the social impact ecosystem and experience Rippleworks' impact firsthand. Extend work trips through our Study Abroad Program for regional exploration.
- Giving Back: Participate in our Community Grants program, awarding $50K to a nonprofit of your choice, plus a $2,500 charitable donation match for financial or volunteer contributions.
- Growth-Oriented Culture: Access professional coaching, a generous learning budget, and regular team learning events to support personal and professional development.
- Flexible Remote-First Environment: Enjoy flexible work hours, remote-first stipends, and meaningful virtual and in-person connections through Core Collaboration Weeks (2–3 times per year).
- Sabbatical Benefit: After five years, take four weeks off for rest, travel, or personal exploration to refresh and re energize.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payablejournal entriesaccount reconciliationsfinancial reportingexpense reportingbudget managementgrant compliancerisk managementdata validationcompliance work
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationorganizational skillscustomer service orientationattention to detailproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingadaptabilityleadershiptraining and development