Finance and Operations Manager (Part-Time)

Non-Profit, Humanitarian (Children's Education)

16 hours per week

$76.9k p.a. (Full-time equivalent)

Fully Remote or Hybrid

New York City

Tiger is partnering with a global humanitarian non-profit organization, seeking a part-time Finance and Operations Manager / Bookkeeping professional. This is a part-time position of 16 hours a week. There is flexibility for remote working with occasional visits to the company's NYC office. This person will report to the National Director of Canada and US. No direct reports.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Ensure the effective financial, administrative, and operational functioning of the office by overseeing accurate financial records, coordinating people and legal processes, and continuously improving practices to support successful fundraising outcomes.
• Lead financial management, compliance, and reporting for the National Office by ensuring accurate and timely recording of all expenses connected with the operation of the USNO, overseeing liquidity, payroll, audits, tax reporting, and external financial relationships, and delivering reliable management and statutory reports to leadership, HQ, and authorities (35%).
• Lead for US based staff payroll and benefits, HRIS data accuracy, payroll coordination, contracts, insurance and benefits administration, and employee records to ensure compliance, efficiency, and strong organisational support (20%).
• Direct office operations, administration, IT, and legal coordination by establishing efficient administrative processes, managing office infrastructure and IT security, coordinating vendors and service providers, monitoring licenses and compliance requirements, and supporting organisational risk management and legal obligations (15%).
• The incumbent operates with significant autonomy, holding delegated authority over financial management, systems, and office operations, including safeguarding all funds received, and preparing supplier invoices for payment. They operate with high trust and independence and is expected to safeguard assets and ensure full statutory, fiscal, and HR data compliance.
• The role exercises functional and collaborative leadership with no direct reports, providing guidance and influence across the National Office. Leadership is demonstrated through setting standards and supporting teams to work effectively within organisational policies and financial controls, by providing authoritative guidance to the National
• Office on financial policies, internal controls, and risk management; escalating material risks and recommending mitigation actions to the National Director and HQ Finance. The incumbent is expected to operate effectively in a low‑segregation environment due to small staff size by implementing and monitoring compensating controls (spot checks, reviews with National Director, exception reporting) to maintain strong control integrity.
• The incumbent requires secure access to accurate financial, donor, and operational data - primarily through the MCRM and ERP systems - which is already identified and readily available and applies established analysis and reporting methods as a super-user to interpret information, ensure compliance, protect confidential constituent records, and support informed financial and operational decision-making.
• Expected to drive process improvements and functional innovations within the National Office - data integrity, financial tracking, and internal collaboration - while supporting others to implement these changes, with major or high-risk innovations subject to approval by the National Director.
• Maintain key internal relationships with all National Office team members and HQ colleagues in MCRM, Finance, and People & Culture, and external relationships with Board members, and event partners, using effective communication and donor stewardship to support organizational objectives and ensure smooth operations. The incumbent stewards the National Office’s fiduciary obligations and is the primary authorized liaison with banks, landlords, insurance and payroll providers, external auditors, tax advisors, and legal counsel.

WHO YOU ARE

• Post-secondary diploma or undergraduate degree in accounting, business administration, Finance, or other related fields.
• Professional Accounting Designation preferred
• 5 years of progressive finance experience, including audit coordination, statutory filings, and external advisor management
• Adaptable with the aptitude to work well under pressure, and manage multiple competing and/or changing priorities
• Experience in navigating accounting, banking and payroll platforms
• A team player who is collaborative and innovative
• Excellent organizational skills; systematic in follow-through of tasks; diligent, with strong attention to detail
• Results-oriented with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity, with strong judgement skills and ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• General knowledge of fundraising practices, procedures and standards preferred
• Fluency in oral and written English
• Ability to work irregular hours depending on event and external meeting schedule

REF: HK157101