Managing Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (Remote)

Job Details

Job Location: Reading Partners New York Remote - New York, NY 55555

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary Range: $135,703.00 - $151,668.00 / year

Job Category: Finance/Accounting

Overview

Reading Partners is a nonprofit organization that partners with community volunteers to provide individualized reading tutoring in under‑resourced schools. The Managing Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (MDFP&A) leads the Finance and Accounting team, reports to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer, and supports national and regional fiscal planning and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the FP&A function and provide business and financial advice to the CFOO and department leaders.
• Assist in the preparation of budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for national departments and regional Executive Directors.
• Manage a team of two, including a Senior Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis, and collaborate with CFOO on future staffing.
• Build financial models and forecasting tools for long‑term scenario planning.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecast cycle, preparing reporting on performance and variance analysis by region/function.
• Support executive leadership on key financial metrics and cash flow forecasts.
• Prepare financial reports for quarterly Board of Directors meetings.
• Oversee operational excellence, refine and support systems and processes, and enhance the use of Adaptive Insights.
• Prepare accurate financial reports for funders and donors, manage grant report documentation, and track line‑of‑credit covenants.
• Guide employee performance management, facilitate team meetings, and contribute to Leadership Team sessions.

Required Skills

• Establish relationships with stakeholders, board members, and community constituents.
• Think and act strategically, anticipating future needs and potential challenges.
• Drive results by setting goals and delivering on them before being asked.
• Apply logical, systematic financial analysis and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of FP&A experience with progressive responsibility.
• 3+ years of people management in finance; nonprofit experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and Excel skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to convey complex concepts to non‑finance stakeholders.
• Adaptable to changing priorities and able to manage multiple projects.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel and financial planning software (Adaptive, Hyperion, Cognos). Familiarity with Salesforce is a plus.
• Demonstrated professional judgment and a commitment to the mission and core values of Reading Partners.
• Legal eligibility to work in the U.S. and minimum age 18.

Bonus Points

• MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Accounting.
• Alumnus of AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs.
• Experience in launch or growth phases of organizations.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance with substantial employer contributions.
• Pre‑tax medical support and first‑dollar coverage options.
• Mental health support via Spring Health, including six free therapy sessions.
• Inclusive health support (Carrot) for hormonal, fertility, and gender‑affirming services.
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (Unlimited PTO) and 8‑week paid parental leave.
• 14 paid holidays, plus two weeks of office closure in December.
• Dynamic, mission‑driven culture focused on employee development and career growth.

Reading Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.