Remote Finance & Operations Manager Role at Words Without Borders (WWB) – Apply by May 14, 2026 @Words Without Borders

Overview

This role offers an opportunity for a mid-career professional passionate about international literature and organizational development. The Finance and Operations Manager will support the financial health, administrative functions, and operational capacity of Words Without Borders.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management

• Oversee daily financial operations, including processing payments, invoicing, deposits, and expense categorization.
• Support annual budgeting, financial planning, and forecasting.
• Maintain documentation for financial systems and improve reporting processes.
• Prepare financial materials for grants, reports, and audits.
• Liaise with auditors and financial consultants.

Human Resources

• Manage payroll, benefits, and liaise with external providers.
• Develop HR systems for payroll, timesheets, PTO, and compliance.
• Support onboarding and offboarding of staff.
• Assist with staff performance reviews and HR issues.

Operations

• Collaborate with leadership to foster an equitable and supportive work environment.
• Develop and refine organizational policies and procedures.
• Conduct research on organizational and field-related opportunities.
• Support staff development, training, and team-building initiatives.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of experience in budgeting and financial management, preferably within nonprofits or similar organizations with budgets of $500k–$1M.
• Proven experience creating multi-user systems for accuracy and efficiency.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, with excellent time management skills.
• Discretion handling sensitive information.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Salesforce, Dropbox, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace.
• Interest or background in international literature and diverse cultural contexts.

Benefits

• Salary: $54,000–$58,000 annually, DOE.
• Health insurance (vision and dental).
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 13 paid holidays.
• Life & disability insurance.

Location

Remote (US-based applicants only)

How to Apply

Interested candidates should email their résumé and a cover letter explaining how their skills align with the role to jobs@wordswithoutborders.org by 11:59pm ET on May 14, 2026, with the subject line “Finance and Operations Manager”.

Deadline

May 14, 2026