About JFF

Jobs for the Future (JFF) drives transformation of the U.S. education and workforce systems to achieve economic advancement for all. Seeing that millions of people are unfairly shut out of quality jobs and the chance for a better life, our goal is to align education, workforce, and employment changemakers toward a shared North Star: By 2033, 75 million people facing systemic barriers to advancement will work in quality jobs.

To achieve that goal, we design solutions, scale best practices, influence policy and action, and invest in innovation. With a staff of more than 300 people across the country working remotely and in offices in Boston (headquarters), Washington, DC, and Oakland, California, we operate at the national, state, and local levels, forging deep partnerships with employers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and education and workforce development providers to break down barriers and reimagine what’s possible.

We’re on a path of ongoing growth and expanding impact. We have an operating budget of $105 million, and we’re funded by dozens of leading government agencies, foundations, and corporations. Learn more about JFF and join us as we build a future that works—for everyone.

Equal Employment Opportunity at JFF

Inclusion, belonging, and well-being are core to JFF’s North Star and mission, and we seek to invest in and learn from those who represent the communities we serve as it is important to the success of our work and the engagement of our staff members. We aim to cultivate a culture that centers the overall care, well-being, and success of the employee through flexible work hours, balanced workloads, professional development, and career advancement opportunities for all.

JFF is a fair chance employer and in alignment to our North Star, we strongly encourage individuals whose highest level of education attained is less than a 4-year degree; People of Color; and people with records to apply to our open roles.

About the Position

The Finance Team at JFF is organized into four internal teams: Accounting, Grants Stewardship, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Finance Business Partners. The team is composed of highly skilled and knowledgeable professionals who support the JFF mission by providing essential accounting services, finance systems oversight, budget support, and grants management. The Finance Team plays a critical role in ensuring JFF’s financial health and operational excellence and provides accurate and timely financial reporting, maintains strong internal controls and supports JFF’s mission-driven work through strategic financial management and accountability.

As JFF continues to evolve, this new and exciting role will make valuable contributions to the team. Reporting to the Financial Systems Administrator, the Manager, Financial Systems and Reporting will be integral to driving communication, efficiency and best practices for our financial systems and reporting, while ensuring that project and operational goals are met. This role will provide support for JFF’s financial systems—including NetSuite, NetSuite Planning & Budgeting (NSPB), and DOMO—with a strong emphasis on financial systems management, reporting and dashboard creation. The ideal candidate is both technically adept and eager to learn, comfortable working across teams, and passionate about leveraging technology to drive data-driven insights.

What You'll Do

Deliver impactful results through effective financial systems administration, project management and reporting and dashboard development

• Assist in managing and maintaining JFF’s core financial systems—particularly NetSuite and NSPB (NetSuite Planning and Budgeting)—to ensure data accuracy and systems efficiency

• Collaborate with IT, finance, and program teams to implement system enhancements and troubleshoot technical issues

• Utilize Asana to monitor and resolve support tickets and requests; Respond to and ensure requests are addressed in a timely manner and documented appropriately, elevating issues when necessary

• Participate in system integration projects, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and on time

• Build customized financial reports and dashboards that meet the needs of internal and external stakeholders

• Provide operational and project management support including coordinating team projects, analyzing best practices, and communicating information and updates

Contribute to a learning culture through end-user support & training, knowledge management and information sharing across teams

• Provide technical support to JFF staff on financial systems usage and troubleshoot common challenges

• Create and update training materials and documentation to build internal capacity for using NetSuite, NSPB, and DOMO

• Ensure informative and timely follow-up with internal and external stakeholders, coordinating across teams and drawing in appropriate staff as needed

• Build and maintain effective relationships across teams, and with internal and external project partners to support ongoing collaboration

• Adopt new and better ways of leveraging financial systems, tools and reports to increase quality of data, create value and gain efficiency across the team

• Participate in cross-organizational meetings to ensure projects, deliverables and operations are progressing towards goals

Who You Are

The qualifications listed within the job description are intended as a guide and we do not expect candidates to bring all experiences and skills listed. Research supports that self-selecting out of potential professional opportunities is particularly common among individuals with identities that are marginalized in professional spaces. So, if you believe that you can meet the overall expectations of the position, we encourage you to apply so that we have an opportunity to learn more about you and the unique strengths you would bring to the work.

• You bring prior success in financial systems administration and data reporting (New hires at the Manager level at JFF typically bring 3-5 years of prior professional experience through a combination of full-time, part-time, internship, and/or freelance positions)

• You have knowledge and understanding of finance, accounting and financial planning and analysis practices and can translate accounting terms to different audiences

• You have expertise in leveraging financial management and data systems with the ability to learn new tools and programs quickly; Experience with NetSuite (including NetSuite Planning & Budgeting) and DOMO is preferred

• You have experience building customized dashboards and financial reports and some knowledge or experience supporting system integration projects

• You possess strong attention to detail, with the ability to analyze and interpret data sets

• You have a track record of effective project management, including setting ambitious and achievable goals and managing your time effectively to consistently deliver high-quality outputs and fulfill commitments that align with your teams and/or organization’s goals

• You know how to use your good judgment, clear analytical thinking, and strong decision-making skills to independently manage your day-to-day work

• You are a proactive problem-solver who finds creative solutions and can aggregate information for continuous improvement

• You thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment and can seamlessly pivot between being an individual contributor and working in close collaboration with others

• You have experience codifying best practices in technical financial systems through documentation, troubleshooting, and/or trainings to build capacity in end-users

• You possess high energy and passion for JFF’s mission and North Star, and the ability to apply JFF’s core values to all areas of your work

• You demonstrate a growth mindset and desire to continuously improve in your work and approach

• You value building positive and collaborative relationships with others, including people whose identities and backgrounds differ from your own

What We Offer

At JFF, we’re fueled by the desire to create a world where everyone has equal opportunity for economic advancement. Our team works hard to push the boundaries of what is possible, and in return, we provide a gratifying work experience, competitive salaries, and a comprehensive benefits program that includes flexibility and choice as core values in order to support people wherever they are in their lives and careers.

JFF has offices in Boston, Oakland, and Washington, DC; employees are welcome to use JFF office space to work in-person or hybrid, or completely remote. To improve the employee experience and promote productivity while working remotely, JFF offers an annual home office stipend to all regular full-time and part-time employees. In addition, new employees receive office equipment as needed.

The hiring range for this role is $68,000 – $85,000 annually, in alignment to JFF’s Manager salary band and our compensation philosophy. Starting salaries for new hires will be determined based on a combination of the new hire’s relevant experience and market demands.

To Apply

As part of your application, please include your resume and a thoughtful cover letter, addressed to Brian Mandeville, Financial Systems Administrator, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position.

We are accepting applications through 5pmEST on Wednesday, March 19th. Applications submitted by that date will be reviewed and candidates will receive updates on their candidacy by the week of March 31st.

At JFF, we’re also committed to accessibility and want to ensure that everyone, including people with disabilities, can fully access and engage with our application and hiring process. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability and/or have specific access/accommodation needs in order to fully participate in our hiring process, please contact us at hiringaccommodations@jff.org.

Positions at JFF are not eligible for employer-visa sponsorship or open to F-1 student visa holders.