All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.
Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.
OverviewThis is a pro-bono volunteer position.
- The Finance Manager will support a senior executive and will play a critical role in supporting the finance functions. This position is also responsible for developing and updating the Finance department’s policies and procedures.
- You are a creative problem-solver and self-starter who is resilient in a fast-paced environment.
- We are looking for a team member volunteer to continue adding to our great culture!
- Establish and maintain financial reports
- Create financial budgets, business plans, and forecasting models
- Develop monthly financial reports and conduct financial analysis
- Manage and maintain Quickbooks
- Develop internal controls and oversees control systems to prevent financial fraud; evaluate the efficiency of controls and continuously improves them
- Responsible for compliance audits and examinations
- Responsible for all tax and regulatory filings
- Lead financial meetings
- Develop presentations and present to leadership
- Participate in cross-functional meetings
- Experience in developing financial models and in financial planning and analysis
- Knowledge of non-profit accounting
- Proficiency in QuickBooks
- Detail-oriented and analytical
- Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple assignments at any given time
- Maintains professional demeanor and calm composure under deadline pressures and in sensitive or stressful situations
- High levels of integrity and discretion
- Highly motivated, organized individual who is able to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Expert level user of Microsoft Suite and Google Suite products
- Experience with Slack and Jira or similar products
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance or related field 3-5 years of relevant experience
- Time commitment: 7-10 hours/week
This is a pro-bono volunteer position.
Skills Required
- Experience developing financial models and performing financial planning and analysis
- Knowledge of nonprofit accounting
- Proficiency in QuickBooks
- Detail-oriented and analytical abilities
- Strong organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments
- Professional demeanor, calm composure, integrity, and discretion
- Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision
- Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Google Suite products
- Experience with Slack and Jira or similar tools
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance or a related field
- 3–5 years of relevant experience
- Availability for 7–10 hours per week
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What We Do
JerseySTEM is a grassroots 501(c)(3) nonprofit that brings science, technology, engineering, and math education to middle-school girls in underrepresented New Jersey communities. It partners with socially responsible companies, youth organizations, colleges, universities, schools, and volunteers to provide hands-on and online after-school projects and inquiry-based learning. Its programs build teamwork, problem-solving skills, self-esteem, and pathways toward college, STEM careers, and future leadership.
