Reading Partners is changing the education landscape. We are a leader in working to solve the literacy crisis in our country by leveraging community volunteers in under-resourced schools. Our diverse and expansive volunteer base provides one-on-one tutoring to students twice weekly and our program is proven to help children master the reading fundamentals they need to unlock their potential as successful happy and confident readers in school and in life. Our people are our heartbeat and our greatest resource; we are all passionately rallied around our mission to help children become lifelong learners by empowering communities to provide individualized instruction that truly works. Join our stellar committed team leading the charge to deepen our impact and expand our service. Watch this video to learn more about the mission and core tutoring work of Reading Partners.

The high level

The Sr. Manager FP&A is an essential member of the Finance and Accounting team leading the FP&A function and reporting directly to the Managing Director of FP&A (MDFP&A). The Sr. Manager FP&A will provide business and financial support to the Managing Director of FP&A and various budget leaders within a national distributed organization. The position assists in the preparation of budgets forecasts and financial reports and analyses for various national departments and regional Executive Directors and as needed serves as a liaison between national and regional teams. The position provides regular support to other Finance-related functions such as the month-end close process. The positions key focus will include the automation of key processes and reporting tools.

The ideal candidate will possess advanced skills in financial systems such as Workday Adaptive Planning Salesforce and Intacct or demonstrate a high-level of proficiency in comparable enterprise platforms. A strong foundation in accounting principles particularly those related to revenue recognition and the timing differences between revenue recognition for restricted awards and cash receipts is essential. Preference will be given to candidates with governmental or nonprofit financial management experience with a demonstrated ability to translate complex accounting and budgeting concepts into actionable insights for program and development teams.

The objective of the Finance team is to maximize student outcomes over the long term through the efficient effective and sustainable allocation of financial resources. Our work is rooted in supporting leaders who bring program expertise and recruit and train community volunteers in making effective budgetary decisions. We help empower leaders with high-quality financial information and advice that is accurate and timely.

This position is remote and hires (upon start date) should reside within states where Reading Partners operates which include: California Connecticut the District of Columbia Maryland Minnesota New Jersey New York Oklahoma South Carolina Texas Washington State and Virginia.

What youll do

Specific responsibilities for the Sr. Manager of FP&A include but are not limited to:

Financial Planning & Analysis - 50%

• Strategic Planning
  • Provide support to the MDFP&A with the annual strategic planning process.
  • Assist in building financial models and forecasting tools that allow for long-term scenario planning in support of the strategic planning process.

• Budgeting/ Forecasting
  • Support the annual budgeting and monthly forecast processes.
  • As needed prepare monthly reporting of financial performance and variance analysis of financial results by region/function.
  • With the support and oversight of the MDFP&A educate the leadership team in the stewardship of its key financial metrics.
  • Work with the MDFP&A on cash flow forecasts.
  • As needed analyze trends in spending and behavior in order to maximize resource allocation and results.

Financial Operations - 40%

• Drive operational excellence across the organization by evaluating refining creating and supporting systems and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness as we continue to grow in size and complexity.
• Lead Revenue planning and forecasting activities for short term (monthly/quarterly) & long term (annual budget 3 yr plan) deliverables
• Revenue Monitoring - provide actuals vs projections variance analysis
• Build financial forecasts track performance and understand deviations from actuals to drive strategy and operational rigor
• Work closely with Development & Regional leadership to review & analyze revenue pipeline strategy and market expansion
• Gain deep knowledge and understanding of grants & school agreements regarding revenues.
• Work on ad-hoc projects and prepare strategic analysis and presentations for finance leadership
• Support process improvement in relation to weekly/monthly/quarterly key FP&A deliverables
• Develop key financial reports (standardize) and other materials for the quarterly Board of Directors meetings.

Support Compliance Work - 10%

• As needed prepare accurate and timely financial reports to funders/ donors as required.
• Manage financial information including support documentation for grant reports and proposals.
• Assist with preparing and submitting compliance reports and filings with various state and local entities.
• Assist with tracking and reporting compliance with line of credit covenants.

Other duties as needed.

How youll do it

Relationship Development & Communication:

• You establish great working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including staff community constituents as well as board members. You are able to open doors make connections tell a compelling story through the use of data and create pathways to ensure financial sustainability in literacy education within a very competitive market. You are an effective communicator and a natural connector and you have a track record of successfully establishing rapport quickly and maintaining relationships even at a distance.

Think & Act Strategically:

• You understand stakeholder goals and respond to and anticipate future needs. You proactively consider possible future challenges and opportunities in making plans and decisions. You understand the connections and relationships between your work and how it impacts others. You possess the ability to anticipate the implications and consequences of situations and take appropriate action to be prepared for possible contingencies.

Display Drive & Achieving Results:

• You identify what needs to be done and do it before being asked or before the situation requires it. You have the ability to focus on the desired result of your work setting challenging goals focusing effort on the goals and meeting or exceeding them.

Financial Expertise:

• You tackle a problem by using a logical and systematic approach. You synthesize financial data into meaningful information for your stakeholders. You are able to translate analysis into actionable recommendations that support decision making.

What We Offer:

Reading Partners compensation and benefits programs are designed to attract motivate engage and retain top talent to propel our mission forward. We aim to set salaries based on objective external high-quality market data. Our salaries are adjusted for candidates in different geographic regions. We do our very best to ensure that were bringing our best offer - therefore we do not engage in salary negotiations.

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $109613 - $128956 and is contingent on geographic location. After applying candidates who move forward in the hiring process are provided with the salary for their geographical location.

Our benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits program intentionally crafted to support employees and their families with physical mental and financial health:

• Health & Insurance Benefits: Medical dental and vision insurance with substantial employer contributions toward both employee and family premiums; life and disability insurance at no cost to employees; and a free Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Pre-Tax Medical Support: Significant pre-tax employer funding to help offset employees out-of-pocket medical expenses including providing first dollar coverage for some plan options.
• Mental Health Support: Spring Health for easy access to therapy coaching and wellness resources including six sessions provided at no cost to employees.
• Inclusive Health Support: Carrot for guidance and support related to hormonal health fertility family-building and gender-affirming services.
• Retirement Benefits: 403(b) retirement plan with immediate eligibility to participate and to receive employer matching contributions.
• Paid Time Off: Flexible Paid Time Off (Unlimited PTO) and Paid Parental Leave for up to 8 weeks for birth and non-birth parents.
• Holidays & Office Closures: 14 paid holidays annually plus one week of office closure in early July and two weeks in late December.
• Culture & Growth: A dynamic mission-driven culture with a strong commitment to employee development and career growth.

The other things you need to know:

• This role is remote-based
• This position may also involve occasional travel to Reading Partners National Headquarters in Oakland CA.

Whats Next

If youre interested in joining our Reading Partners team please submit the following application materials to our online job posting:

• A cover letter describing your interest in Reading Partners and how your past experience has prepared you for this role.
• Resume

Reading Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About you!

Youll be successful in this role if you:

• 5-7 years of relevant job experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Possess robust and relevant job experience in roles with increasing responsibility; nonprofit experience a plus
• Extensive knowledge of financial planning software (e.g. Adaptive Sage Intact PowerBi Cognos) strongly preferred; familiarity with Salesforce a plus
• Proven experience managing nonprofit cash flow projections including forecasting liquidity and aligning restricted and unrestricted funds with operational needs.
• Have experience managing across the organization (business partnering)
• Display strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to successfully convey financial concepts to non-finance colleagues
• Able to adapt to changing organizational needs and priorities and juggle multiple projects while meeting deadlines
• Demonstrate strategic and analytical thinking abilities and strong problem-solving skills
• Exhibit excellent professional judgment
• Hold a bachelors degree in Accounting Finance Economics Statistics Management information systems or any other related field.
• Approach your work with pride and have fun while doing it
• Actively seek professional and personal growth opportunities
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment.
• Display a deep belief in our mission and root your work in ourcore values.
• Ability to prove eligibility to work legally in the U.S. and that you are at least 18 years of age.

Bonus Points if you:

• Are an AmeriCorps Peace Corps or other national service alum/alumna
• Have experience working in launch or growth phases of organizations