Senior Associate, Finance

Vollzeit
Redwood City, CA, USA
vor 21 Stunden

About Omidyar Network (ON):Omidyar Network is a philanthropic organization whose mission is to bend the arc of the digital revolution toward shared power, prosperity, and possibility. Digital technology is a powerful and ubiquitous force, that, harnessed wisely, makes wondrous things happen. We believe in working together to guide tech's trajectory intentionally. Our vision is for our shared humanity to steer our digital future. So far, we have committed more than $1.86 billion to initiatives that share our vision. We engage, partner, and fund some of the world's brightest thinkers and innovators to guide our digital future toward the greatest good for the greatest number of people. About the Finance Team:We appreciate the operational, financial, and strategic purpose of accounting and finance in service of social impact and systems change. We collaboratively engage with cross functional teams, external partners and stakeholders to provide quality results, ensure regulatory compliance and support the mission of the organization. Our goal is to responsibly serve the long-term mission of ON and act as stewards of company resources. This role requires critical thinking, building connections and influencing stakeholders through effective communication, an analytical approach, and a bias towards action.About the Role:In this role, you will work directly under the Head of Finance supporting programmatic work and working closely together with the operations team.You will have a direct ability to impact the success and the trajectory of the organization through work that will cover short- and longer-term forecasting, thorough analysis to support strategic decision making, and various projects aimed at improving the performance of the organization. Your unique position will enable you to connect the dots across various parts of the organization.Position Summary:Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Associate, Finance will support financial planning & analysis, investment accounting and operations, business systems and operational planning. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Financial Planning & Analysis (50%): Assist with preparation of monthly Budget Variance Analysis (BvA) reporting and analysis, including preparation of ad-hoc financial analysis, slide decks, management and board reports. Track budget transfers for operations expenses (Opex) BvA. Support annual budgeting process.
  • Investments (20%): Assist with Investment Accounting, including; capital calls, realized gains, investment roll-forwards, quarterly Fund (NAV) cap statements, annual direct investment valuations, and other investee data collection. Supports quarterly investment reporting to family office, and annual investment reporting to management and board. Provide support on monthly Programmatic Spend Reports, forecasting, dashboards, and pipeline monitoring. Train and help staff with basic financial due diligence of grantee organizations.
  • Business Systems (20%): Participate in the implementation, integration, maintenance, trouble-shooting, and upgrade of business systems and processes (e.g. accounting, CRM, credit card/ expense reporting, budgeting, investment monitoring, etc.). Initiate and implement continuous process/reporting/system improvements and contributes to the assessment of internal controls.
  • General Team Support (10%):
    • Learn and perform other accounting responsibilities as needed, including back-up responsibilities during special projects, audits, tax prepartation, transitions and vacations.
    • Assist with month-end close procedures including preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, review and other duties as necessary.
    • Analyze and make recommendations for accounting treatments for non-standard activities (e.g., grants, investments, international transactions).
    • Support clear and accurate documentation of monthly and year end accounting activities as well as documentation of key process controls and procedures.
    • Participate in cross-functional teams, providing functional expertise as needed.
    • Support tax (Federal, State, Local, Property, foreign filing analysis), audit, and other regulatory reporting.
    • Assist as a backup for accounts payable

Location: We are currently working in a hybrid capacity and will require staff to work in person a minimum of 2 days per week beginning in September 2025. This position is currently based out of our Redwood City (CA) office. However, we plan to relocate to an office in San Francisco in Fall 2025. Employees are required to reside within 100 miles of ON’s office location. Candidates must have a current U.S. work authorization to be considered.Compensation:This is a full-time, salaried position that features competitive pay and benefits, including health care (medical/dental/vision), paid time off, and a generous employer 401k contribution. The salary range for this role is $125,791 to $157,238. ON manages pay equity seriously and new hires generally start at the midpoint of this range. Qualifications:

  • 4+ years relevant finance and/or accounting experience (i.e., blend of audit and investment industry experience); CPA/CFA preferred
  • Proven understanding of financial reporting and analysis, as well as accounting principles and practices (US GAAP)
  • Experience with business systems implementations and maintenance, including GL, AP, FP&A, CRM, ERP, etc. a plus
  • High level critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills with ability to analyze financial information, identify trends, and make forecasts
  • Ability to work independently while managing multiple project assignments
  • Self-motivated and exhibits strong judgment and professionalism at all times
  • Strict adherence to ethical and confidentiality guidelines
  • Expert in Excel, including experience building analyses and models, and proficient computer skills (e.g., MS Office – PowerPoint; experience with Ramp, Intacct, Adaptive Planning, Salesforce, iLevel, etc a plus)

At Omidyar Network, diversity, equity, and inclusion are directly aligned with our fundamental belief that people are inherently capable, but they often lack opportunity. We know that a diverse workforce allows us to see problems in more nuanced ways, creating the thought leadership needed to have outsized positive returns on the world. We actively recruit, develop, and retain the most dedicated people from a diverse candidate pool. Omidyar Network is an equal opportunity employer and encourages people from all experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply.