Finance and Operations Associate

Finance and Operations Associate

THE CITY is seeking a highly organized detail-oriented Finance and Operations Associate to support our Director of Finance and Administration. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment enjoys solving problems and wants to grow their finance and operations skills within a mission-driven organization.

Were looking for a results-driven early-career finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about making a measurable this role youll support the organizations financial needs with an emphasis on bookkeeping and help us manage our operational systems.

The Organization

THE CITY is New York Citys award-winning nonprofit nonpartisan local news organization. Working across all five boroughs our stellar journalists bring diverse skills and backgrounds to the task of covering New Yorks neighborhoods holding the powerful to account and making sense of the greatest city in the world.

THE CITYs investigative reporting has resulted in criminal indictments political resignations and ethics inquiries. It has inspired new laws influenced budget choices and reversed injustices. THE CITYs explanatory journalism has helped hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers to vote keep their apartments warm stay safe in dangerous weather and access public assistance.

Key Responsibilities

Finance & Bookkeeping

• Enter and code invoices accurately
• Process 401(k) transactions
• Run regular reports for financial control and compliance purposes
• Maintain vendor relationships and manage contract renewals

Operations

• Create and maintain recurring systems and processes that keep the organization running smoothly
• Coordinate IT maintenance with our outsourced provider
• Troubleshoot system issues
• Research and recommend improvements to enhance organizational efficiency
• Serve as a resource for internal and external stakeholders

Who You Are

• Detail-oriented and reliable with strong organizational skills
• Curious and proactive able to identify what needs to be done and take initiative
• Trustworthy and discreet capable of handling confidential information responsibly
• Excited to learn and grow your finance knowledge over time
• A self-starter who can take projects from idea to completion with guidance and support
  
  

Why Join THE CITY

Youll be part of a mission-driven organization that values data-driven decision making and transparent reporting. This position offers the opportunity to develop hands-on finance and operations expertise with close mentorship and support. Youll gain exposure to both day-to-day financial management and the systems that make an organization thrive.

Ready to make an impact Wed love to hear from you.

Compensation: Salary range: $68000-$72000 comprehensive benefits

Location: New York City

Job descriptions like this one are wish lists that are rarely completely fulfilled even by the successful candidate. Dont hesitate to apply even if you dont check every box. You can be right for the job even if youre missing a bullet point or two and you can have important skills we havent thought of that would make you a compelling candidate. Even if this doesnt end up being a match applying puts you on our radar and its free!

We are dedicated to improving our newsroom in part by better reflecting the people of the city we cover. We are committed to diversity and building an inclusive environment for people of all backgrounds and ages and we especially encourage members of traditionally under-represented communities to apply including women people of color LGBTQ people immigrants veterans people with disabilities and those with lived experiences in the communities we cover.