EDC Solutions Finance Manager (Finance Manager II)

Company Description

EDC is one of the world’s leading nonprofit research and development firms. EDC designs, implements, and evaluates programs to improve education, health, and economic opportunity worldwide. Collaborating with both public and private partners, we strive for a world where all people are empowered to live healthy, productive lives.

EDC’s approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion is grounded in EDC’s commitment to respect the dignity of each individual. EDC has a commitment to promoting equity and access to high quality education and health services that contribute to thriving communities where people from diverse backgrounds learn, live, and work together. EDC expresses its commitment to increasing equity through its strategies, services and products, which contribute to building capacity and transforming lives.

Job Description

EDC Solutions at Education Development Center, Inc. has an opening for an EDC Solutions Finance Manager reporting to the Managing Director. US-based remote candidates will be considered.

The Finance Manager plays an integral role on the EDC Solutions business team and requires an individual with an entrepreneurial mindset and a customer-focused approach to support staff, sponsors, and colleagues. The successful candidate for this role will demonstrate the ability to understand and navigate the technical requirements of implementing and managing project-based contracts and budgets while also applying critical reasoning skills to analyze, interpret, and communicate business outcomes, financial projections, and risk assessments.

• Prepare, analyze, and interpret financial reports such as project over/under spending analyses and estimates-to-complete, project financial status reports, and profit and loss statements; provide status updates to the Division Finance Director; and work closely with senior management and project leaders to determine action items.
• Provide financial expertise to key leaders engaged in developing new business initiatives that require alternative financial models and business strategies.
• Prepare quarterly forecasts, generate quarterly fiscal reports for senior management, and present an analysis of current status with clear recommendations to senior management.
• Advise project directors on matters of compliance and financial terms of grants/contracts in close coordination with EDC’s Office of Sponsored Programs.
• Develop budgets and supporting financial materials for grant and contract submissions in compliance with RFPs/RFAs and EDC guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet modeling, including the ability to build dynamic spreadsheets with multiple variables, to create reports, summarize, and analyze data using Excel, and other spreadsheet and proprietary applications
• At least 3-6 years of experience conducting financial analysis, preparing financial reports, and developing budgets
• Working knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Account Principles
• Strong writing skills and ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Ability to take initiative and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines; attentiveness to detail

• Master's degree
• Experience developing and managing budgets for both federal and non-federal sponsors in a sponsored research, non-profit environment is preferred

Additional Information

EDC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce and ensuring an equitable and highly inclusive work environment. EDC is a smoke-free workplace, and offers a supportive work environment, competitive salary, and excellent benefits. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Research shows that individuals from historically marginalized groups find themselves meeting many of the criteria of a job posting, yet doubting if they should apply. At EDC, we value and strive for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Equity and excellence are inseparable. If you meet some of the preferred requirements but not all of them, and feel aligned with our vision and mission, we encourage you to apply.

EDC offers the following comprehensive benefits package for all eligible employees:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation benefits for full- and part-time employees
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition and transportation reimbursement
• Robust retirement plan with TIAA/CREF (Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association/College Retirement Equities Fund)
• Paid sick time and up to 16 hours of personal time annually
• Parental leave
• Employee assistance program

This position offers an anticipated annual base salary range of approximately $66,000 to $99,000. Salary offers are made based on market analysis and internal equity.