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Finance & Risk Management Associate

Who We Are

Think of Us (TOU) is a Research + Design lab on a mission to fundamentally re-architect the foster care system as we know it, powered by the data, leadership and insights of people with lived experience. The most challenging social problems we face – homelessness, mental illness, incarceration, and human trafficking – share a common intersection point: foster care. That’s why we are sparking, driving, and co-creating a nimble, responsive foster care system that will ensure every person has the conditions from which to heal, develop, and thrive. We partner with leading organizations driving change across the national ecosystem – from the White House to local providers and agencies – to identify leverage points and build solutions.

Think of Us is driving nationwide, catalytic change via multiple coordinated channels, including:

Mobilizing and leveraging the collective voice of 38,000 former foster youth into over $400M in Federal pandemic relief funds
Collaborating with three consecutive presidential administrations to improve Federal policy, participating in 26 engagements with the White House in the last year alone
Inspiring 22 states to commit to eliminating group homes within 72 hours of releasing our groundbreaking Away from Home report, and partnering with six jurisdictions to make this commitment a reality
Creating a new model for frontline support, TOU’s Virtual Support Services (VSS) connects individuals impacted by foster care with vital resources. Successfully operating in California, Georgia, and Boston, VSS boasts an <8 hour response time and 95+% of help seekers needs being met.

Our team members share a commitment to driving systems change through creative problem-solving, obsessive curiosity, and a love of quickly driving innovative, measurable, and impactful results.

_{At this time, Think of Us does not sponsor visas for candidates, and unfortunately cannot accept candidates in the US on Curricular Practical Training (CPT) or Optional Practical Training (OPT).}

The Role

We are seeking a Finance and Risk Management Associate to support our finance team and contribute to our risk management efforts. This role is integral to supporting our organization's fiscal management and compliance posture as we continue to grow. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proficient in Excel, and comfortable working in a dynamic environment with shifting priorities.

Reports to: Senior Manager, Finance
Direct Reports: None
Location: Remote
Category: Full-time, Exempt

Responsibilities

Finance Support

Assist in finance and accounting tasks and ad-hoc projects.
Prepare and manage documentation for annual audits.
Collaborate with auditors and internal teams to complete yearly audits successfully.
Oversee time and expense tracking for federally funded contracts on a reimbursement basis.
Prepare monthly Excel reports for invoicing related to federal contracts.
Ensure all invoices and expenses are accurately entered into our financial systems.

Risk Management

Participate in identifying and assessing potential risks to the organization.
Assist in developing and implementing risk mitigation strategies.
Support the execution of a risk-based internal audit plan.
Help prepare risk reports for management and the board of directors.

Operational Support

Support projects aimed at strengthening infrastructure between departments to maintain consistency and quality standards.
Ensure compliance with policies and procedures in procurement, contracting, and documentation with partners, vendors, and subscriptions.
Manage external financial interactions, including compliance, tax matters, and payment processing.
Organize and maintain important company documents in Google Drive and other record-keeping systems.
Meet project deliverables on time with a focus on quality and continuous improvement

Requirements

About You

Finance Experience: You have some knowledge of finance and accounting procedures. Ideally, you have experience with non-profit finance or some transferable for-profit accounting skills and knowledge.
Strategic Planner: You proactively anticipate and prepare for needed financial tasks and outcomes in a highly organized fashion.
Problem Solver: You proactively and effectively identify and solve challenging problems; this often will involve quickly and effectively seeking new information, mastering new skills and concepts, and managing stressful situations.
Results-driven: In all you do, you focus on achieving results that promote business & operational success. You settle for nothing less than high-quality, high-impact work.
Comfortable with confidentiality: You deal confidently with TOU’s internal & operational policies. To a high degree, you hold the confidentiality of employee records and TOU’s financial & sensitive information, understanding when it is ok and when it is not ok to share information.
Clear Communicator: You express ideas easily and effectively. You know how to use a communication style suited to the subject and audience.
Team Player: You work well within diverse groups to achieve common goals.

Experience

Relevant certifications such as Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) are required.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is required.
Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work effectively under tight timelines and adapt to shifting priorities.
Comfortable operating in ambiguous situations and taking initiative to resolve issues.
Basic understanding of risk management principles; experience in risk management or internal audit is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

Our compensation philosophy is based on transparency and attentiveness to people's holistic needs. We believe that fair and competitive compensation is essential for attracting and retaining exceptional talent, which is crucial for achieving our audacious goals. Our compensation packages include both cash compensation and benefits and all decisions are made in accordance with our financial standing as a not-for-profit organization.

The annualized compensation for this role is $65,000-80,000.

Benefits

“Build your office” stipend
Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage - We cover 100% of your premium and 50% of your family's premium for our "base" plan
Health Care & Dependent Care FSA
Employer-sponsored Short Term Disability
Employer-sponsored Life and AD&D
Voluntary Supplemental Life
Voluntary Long Term Disability
8 major holidays + 3 Org wide Breaks over Summer, Thanksgiving, & Winter
Flexible PTO
Sick Leave
Paid Leave of Absence
401k for pre-tax retirement contributions
Individual ($1500 per person) & Organizational-wide Learning & Development
We hold monthly learning sessions organization-wide to deepen our understanding of foster youth's Lived Experience. We also discuss topics outside of Child Welfare to foster curiosity and growth in our culture.
We put you at the cutting edge of change in the child welfare system.
We offer you the chance to engage with inspiring leaders in government, foundations, the nonprofit sector, and entertainment who are passionately committed to transforming the child welfare system.