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Full-time, Exempt
$55,000-$75,000
Associate of Finance
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Office of the Executive Director
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Louisville, KY
The role supports the Senior Director of Finance with budgeting, project-based financial tracking, and preparation of financial reports used for internal decision-making, as advised by the Executive Leadership Team. The Associate of Finance plays a key role in supporting Cities United’s financial operations, development efforts, and grant management processes. Reporting to the Senior Director of Finance, this position ensures accurate financial tracking, reporting, and documentation in alignment with organizational policies, fiscal sponsor requirements, and nonprofit compliance standards. The Associate of Finance supports day-to-day financial workflows, including processing invoices, maintaining financial systems, monitoring expenses, and assisting with contract and procurement processes.
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Knowledge & Skills
- CRM experience preferred (Salesforce and NetSuite highly desirable).
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
- Ability to develop effective working relationships and communicate with diplomacy and professionalism.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and adapt to evolving priorities.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Google Workspace, and spreadsheet-based reporting.
- Ability to meet deadlines and work with accuracy and attention to detail.
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Key Responsibilities
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Assist with partnering with Cities United’s fiscal sponsor, Tides Center, to manage project finances in alignment with Tides' cash management policies and procedures.
- Develop, implement, and maintain internal financial processes and procedures supporting invoicing, contracting, and financial operations.
- Process accounts receivable and accounts payable invoices promptly and assist with the creation and tracking of outbound invoices.
- Support the development and maintenance of internal financial systems that inform strategic decision-making across leadership and program teams.
- Assist the Executive Leadership Team with the development, tracking, and monitoring of fee-for-service and consulting agreements.
- Support the development and tracking of in-kind service hours for reporting and compliance requirements.
- Track and maintain organizational expenses (accounts payable), including but not limited to office rent, subscriptions, and operational services.
Benefits & Support
Cities United is a project of Tides Center and joining the Cities United team includes a competitive salary along with a generous benefit package including but not limited to:
Premium health care plan including vision, dental, and life insurance
Retirement plan with employer match
12 Vacation days per year
Sign-On Bonus & Work-From-Home stipend
12 Wellness days per year
Free Employee Assistance Plan
Qualifications
Required
- 5+ years of software engineering experience
- Strong proficiency in Python, Java, or Go
- Experience with distributed systems and microservices
- Solid understanding of database design and optimization
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Preferred
- Experience with Kubernetes and containerization
- Background in machine learning or data engineering
- Open source contributions
- Experience leading technical projects
What We Offer
Competitive Compensation
Base salary + equity + bonuses
Remote-First Culture
Work from anywhere
Health & Wellness
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Learning & Development
$2,000 annual learning budget
Flexible PTO
Unlimited vacation policy
Equipment Setup
BaLatest MacBook + $1,000 setup budget
Life at
Cities United
Our team is passionate about reducing gun violence in our communities. We believe in fostering a collaborative environment where everyone can do their best work and grow their careers.
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Equal Opportunity
Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
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