Job description
Position description
Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting, defending, and empowering public-interest journalism, is hiring an HR/finance analyst to support its finance and human resources functions.
Reporting to the chief development & operations officer, the analyst will be responsible for routine compliance tracking in both departments, financial recordkeeping and reporting, recruitment support, and other HR-related projects as necessary. This role is well-suited for someone who enjoys building systems, improving processes, and growing with a mission-driven organization.
Responsibilities
Financial operations
- Serve as primary liaison with the external accounting firm, attend biweekly meetings, and coordinate deliverables with the chief development & operations officer.
- Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring accurate coding, timely invoice approvals and payments, and prompt receipt and deposit of funds.
- Review and reconcile company credit card transactions monthly and staff reimbursements weekly.
- Prepare and present regular spending, budget-to-actual, and trend analyses for budget owners and leadership, including quarterly review meetings.
- Support the chief development & operations officer during the annual audit, tax return preparation, and annual budgeting processes, providing financial data, reconciliations, and documentation as needed.
- Coordinate quarterly meetings with the Finance Subcommittee of the FPF board of directors to review investment performance with the external investment manager and schedule the annual meeting to review and approve audited financial statements.
- Support financial compliance and process improvements by updating policies, training staff, and identifying automation opportunities.
- Track grant-related income and expenses, and prepare financial documentation for funder reports.
- Maintain accurate records in accounting systems, ensuring timely entry of employee/vendor information, invoices, payments, and deposits.
- Review contracts and vendor agreements to ensure alignment with budget parameters.
Human resources
- Recruitment support — maintaining applicant tracking records, posting jobs, screening resumes, and scheduling interviews for/providing application materials to hiring panels.
- Onboarding of new staff and contractors — procurement of equipment, scheduling of onboarding meetings and trainings, and handling I-9 verifications.
- Coordinating annual performance review process — sending emails and reminders to relevant parties about submitting their assessments, and processing salary updates.
- Drafting agreements for independent contractors in accordance with relevant budgetary considerations.
- Maintenance of general organizational infrastructure (i.e., forwarding state tax notices; approving PTO requests; and processing any updates to our employee handbook and organization-wide holiday calendar).
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the chief development & operations officer.
Required Qualifications
- Passion for the First Amendment and protecting the press freedom rights of all.
- 2-4+ years of experience in finance, accounting, or human resources, with demonstrated budgeting and financial reporting experience.
- Demonstrated familiarity with GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles, including grants management.
- Proficiency in data entry (e.g., Excel or Google Sheets) with strong attention to detail.
- Familiarity with accounting systems (e.g., Justworks, Bill.com, and Sage Intacct).
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially, while demonstrating integrity and professionalism.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and diplomatic skills, with the ability to effectively liaise with colleagues.
Working with us
This is a full-time role with a competitive nonprofit salary in the range of $75,000-85,000, depending on experience. This position will preferably be based in FPF’s Brooklyn, N.Y., headquarters; however, strong U.S.-based remote candidates will also be considered. For more information on our full benefits package, please visit our website’s careers page.
FPF does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion, marital status, pregnancy, sexual or reproductive health decisions, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship, veteran or military status, and other personal characteristics protected by law.
How to apply
If you think you’d like to be a part of our team, please submit your résumé and a cover letter (no longer than one page). Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, and we reserve the right to close this process early due to high applicant volume.
After an initial application review, FPF’s hiring process involves a phone screen with HR, an interview with senior leadership, and an organization-wide panel.
