Deputy Director, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

ABOUT

New America is dedicated to realizing America's promise in an era of rapid technological and social change. At New America, our research and policy recommendations focus on five key thematic areas : education from birth to workforce; family economic security and wellbeing; people- and planet-centered global politics; political reform and civic engagement; and technology and democracy. In each area of our work, we prioritize equity, elevate the stories of people closest to the public problems we seek to solve, invest in the next generation of leaders, and intentionally engage with local perspectives.

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The Deputy Director of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) leads organizational budget development, oversight of fiscal grant management functions, assistance with financial reporting efforts, as well as the maintenance of financial systems, policies, and procedures. This position supervises two finance personnel and reports directly to the Senior Director of Finance. The incumbent will be expected to provide timely, accurate, and meaningful financial data and analysis to the Sr Director of Finance, program personnel, external stakeholders, and other NA leadership as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Team Leadership & Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of Financial and Grants Analysts, fostering professional growth and accountability.
• Ensure effective coordination between Finance, Grants, and Program teams to maintain accurate reporting and compliance.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and data-driven decision-making within the finance function.

Financial Reporting and Compliance

Budgeting

Financial Systems & Practices

Fiscal Grants Management

Serves as a point of contact for assistance with contractual, financial, and compliance issues related to incoming grants

(ERP) Training & Implementation

Other Duties

Qualifications

Experience with fund accounting systems preferred

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time exempt position with benefits. The annual salary will be between $120,000 - $145,000 , depending on experience.

New America offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes health care, dental, and vision coverage; a generous retirement plan; paid time off; observes all federal holidays; and an office-wide closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Location

New America is based in Washington, DC. Flexible, hybrid work arrangements are available for candidates in the Washington, DC, area. Remote / digital candidates outside the DC area are also encouraged to apply. U.S.-based candidates only.

Application Process

Please submit a resume and cover letter. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Physical Requirements

Work Environment

Originality and Transparency

At New America, we value authentic voices and intellectual property rights. All application materials, including, cover letters, writing samples, and any other submissions, must be solely your own original work. The use of AI text generation tools like ChatGPT, language models, or other artificial intelligence writing assistants is strictly prohibited for any part of your job application. Submissions found to contain AI-generated content will be immediately disqualified from consideration. Applicants have a responsibility to be fully transparent about authorship and any tools or resources utilized. We celebrate human ingenuity and want to hear your genuine thoughts and experiences

New America is an equal-opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce at all levels of the organization, thereby creating a culture that allows us to better serve our clientele, our employees, and our communities. We value and encourage the contributions of our employees and strive to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential and drive outstanding results. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits, and termination.

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