Arena Careers

Deadline to apply: Applications will be accepted for this position until filled.

Hours: Full Time

Location: Flexible, work from home (remote)

Start date: Ideally, April 2026

Reports to: Finance Director

Eligibility: This position is eligible to participate in Sunrise’s CWA Labor Union.

Teams: Operations Division

Compensation: $65,500- $73,817 annually depending on years of experience. In addition, Sunrise provides a special city allowance if hire resides in a metro/micro area.

Benefits: Sunrise offers a benefits package with 100% paid premiums for health care, dental, and vision. We offer unlimited paid vacation days with minimum 20 days per year, parental leave, caregiver leave, unlimited sick time, and additional time off. We also offer an annual professional development fund and tech office budget. Option to contribute to 401k.

Overview: The Finance Manager provides integral support for all Financial planning and analysis functions at the organization. They are a backstop for vital areas of financial oversight, monitoring the fiscal health of all Sunrise entities while ensuring clear data is created to inform the Board and Leadership. They provide crucial systems management, monitor cash flows, oversee restricted funds, maintain vendor relationships, train staff to create dependable data on the front end, and ensure the organization’s books are compliant and in line with GAAP and audit standards. They push to innovate and develop much needed systems that will improve reporting and oversight, and they will open up much needed capacity for Finance to better support Programmatic work. The Finance Manager reports to the Finance Director.

• Financial Oversight, Management, and Reporting (40%)

  • Support the Finance Team and Operations teams with day-to-day financial management support, including running point on restricted grants, vendor management, and expenses management (detailed below).

  • Hold monthly general ledger review calls with the Compliance Team to ensure compliant coding and identify reclassifications needed.

  • Monitor and process inter-company billing to ensure compliance between entities and avoid penalty; monitor the fiscal health of all 3 Sunrise entities and make recommendations to the Finance Director.

  • Prepare and share quarterly team and event actuals at various stages throughout the event development. Monitor and work to ensure that spending is in line with the budget at year end.

  • Establish key processes for financial forecasting, multi-year projections, and cash/asset management analysis to ensure the organization’s fiscal health long-term and provide clear data to inform decision making

  • Support Finance Director on all federally mandated filings (1120-POL, DC-D20, biennial report) and in the creation of reports to the Board and Leadership.

  • Plays a leading role with yearly audit and 990s, ensuring timely submission of documentation while minimizing or eliminating negative findings.

  • Support annual budgeting - design, structure, planning, and implementation.

• Restricted Grant Management (25%)

  • Serve as the point person and backstop for the management of restricted funds.

  • Track, prepare, and provide monthly and quarterly grant reports to the Fundraising Director and Fundraising Team

    • Assist the fundraising team in creating funder reports and proposals.

  • Create and maintain a Temporary Restricted Net Assets schedule and related processes (key process needed for yearly audit)

  • Responsible for facilitating the creation of grant codes when necessary, identifying what Chart of Account (CoA) codes will be attributed to them, and pulling quarterly or ad hoc reports in Sage

  • Establish, document, and communicate coding guidelines to staff.

  • Review and evaluate current processes and procedures, and recommend key areas for improvement (e.g. CRM)

• Vendor Management (20%)

  • Manage vendor directory, including renewals. Lead bi-weekly check-ins with the TS.

    • Maintain an organized, centralized database of all vendor and contractor agreements, tracking scope of work, pricing, contract expiration dates and more.

  • Collaborate with vendors, finance staff, and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless and efficient procurement operations

    • Lead the implementation and optimization of Ramp workflows to streamline procurement processes and enhance efficiency.

    • Ensure all vendor documentation is in order and in line with 1099 standards.

  • Lead vendor and contractor management across the organization, including supporting staff in identifying and onboarding new contractors.

  • Lead contract conversations and negotiations to ensure clear scope, pricing, and favorable terms for the organization.

  • Partner with staff and legal counsel to finalize contracts and agreements.

  • Monitor contractor performance and ensure vendors are meeting the agreed scope of work and deliverables.

  • Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to both procurement and sustainability.

• Expense Management (15%)

  • Serves as the point person on Emburse and Bill.com/Ramp

    • Facilitate monthly staff submissions, ensuring near 100% submitted on time to facilitate monthly close.

    • Hold end-of-month calls for staff accountability

    • Open and close new account codes as needed

  • Ensure bills are paid on time, including Principle 6 bills, with the proper documentation (W9s, signed contracts, properly addressed invoices, etc.)

    • Send invoices to accountants.

    • Process weekly bill batch.

  • Manage the issuance of Emburse and Chase cards. Manage and own Chase bank accounts.

  • Assist in process building and implementation of Ramp

  • Own the backend coding of volunteer reimbursements and direct bank transactions.

  • Support on monthly reclasses with Finance and Compliance teams, sending report to outside accountants

  • Provide Actuals reports at various levels, particularly for events.

  • Serve as second-in-line for segregation of duties for approvals

Qualifications

• 3+ years of financial management experience

• Understands the basics of accounting principles including budgeting, balance sheets, income statements, AP/AR, cash flow, and capital planning management

• Financial and fundraising forecasting and budget development experience

• Experience designing and building innovative systems

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn systems used by Sunrise Movement, such as Sage Intacct, ADP, Emburse, Bill.com

• A proven track record of success on strong project management with a commitment to the details

• Ability to motivate, organize, and respond to employees of many different areas of expertise

• Proactive problem solving skills

• Ability to work as an independent contributor and as part of a team

• Strong prioritization and time-management skills

• Familiarity with federal compliance and nonprofit reporting, including 990s, audits, and restricted grant management.

Nice to have

• Experience working in nonprofit finance, particularly in organizations with multiple entities (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PAC).

• Experience managing or improving procurement/vendor management systems

• Experience building clear documentation, financial processes, or internal systems that help staff engage with finance and operations more effectively.

• Experience working in movement, advocacy, or mission-driven organizations, particularly those focused on climate justice, economic justice, or grassroots organizing.