Finance Team - Two Roles

Rethink Priorities is hiring for two roles on our finance team. We invite you to apply to the one that best matches your experience and background. You will get a chance in the application to indicate which role you are applying for. About the roles Both roles sit within our finance team, which currently consists of the Controller and Senior Financial Analyst and, in collaboration with the COO, oversees over $22M in spending annually. Whether you're earlier in your finance career or bring several years of accounting experience, we're looking for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and motivated to support the financial operations of an impact-driven organization. The Finance Associate is focused on transactional accuracy and day-to-day bookkeeping — the engine that keeps our financial records current and clean. The Staff Accountant takes on greater ownership of accounting functions, adding analytical depth, oversight responsibilities, process development, and strategic collaboration with the Controller. Both roles are fully remote and open to candidates in the US only who have valid US work authorization. Our finance team works in Sage Intacct as our accounting platform, alongside project management software and other payment/HR management systems. Key Responsibilities Shared across both roles: Recording and reconciling credit card transactions, ensuring all receipts are submitted and charges are correctly coded Supporting month-end close processes to ensure transactions are entered accurately and on time Assisting the finance team in enforcing RP's expense policies Assisting with the annual audit by providing necessary documentation and supporting schedules Maintaining accurate and organized financial records, including W-9s, W-8BENs, invoices, and other supporting documentation Maintaining confidentiality of Rethink Priorities financial records and activity Finance Associate only: Managing day-to-day bookkeeping tasks including recording bills, contractor invoices, and external payment requests in Sage Intacct accurately and in a timely manner Recording US and UK payroll entries and staff expense reimbursements, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded in the general ledger Supporting the finance team with additional bookkeeping and administrative tasks as needed Staff Accountant only: Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations for month-end and year-end close; maintaining supporting schedules and processing assigned journal entries Managing and overseeing day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities, ensuring timely vendor and contractor payments and accurate processing of deposits and expense reimbursements Managing RP's credit card platform, including user administration, card creation, and budget monitoring Developing and maintaining spend analysis across departments and grants to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting Serving as a responsive and knowledgeable point of contact for staff finance questions and requests, including payment inquiries, expense coding, and platform access Reviewing and approving staff reimbursement requests including meal per diems Supporting the development and maintenance of cost methodologies, including indirect rates and cost allocation approaches, and assisting with financial forecasting to inform budgeting and grant reporting Collaborating with the Controller and finance team on strategic initiatives and process improvement projects as the organization grows Creating and maintaining Standard Operating Procedures for the Finance and Operations team Supporting the organization during periods of substantial org-wide growth and within the Finance department as needed. Skills, Competencies, Knowledge, and Experience S hared across both roles: Highly organized and attentive to detail Comfortable working independently in a fully remote setting Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset Experience with payroll platforms such as Justworks or Remote is a plus Familiarity with Sage Intacct is a plus Finance Associate: 1+ years of relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience, ideally in a nonprofit setting Solid understanding of bookkeeping fundamentals and basic accounting principles Proficient in Excel or Google Sheets Experience with multi-currency transactions or multi-entity structures is preferred Experience with fund tracking is preferred Staff Accountant: 3+ years of relevant experience in bookkeeping and finance, ideally in a nonprofit setting Strong understanding of nonprofit fund accounting and multi-entity accounting Understanding of nonprofit accounting fundamentals, including GAAP compliance; knowledge of IFRS is a plus Advanced knowledge and experience using Excel or Google Sheets Proficient analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to resolve issues and develop new processes when necessary What We Offer Compensation Finance Associate: $55,000-60,000 USD pre-tax (prorated if part-time) Staff Accountant: $70,000-80,000 USD pre-tax Salary offers are determined by RP's internal compensation criteria, and to ensure fairness across the entire organization, we do not negotiate salaries. Other Benefits: Remote-first environment, including flexible work hours and schedule Comprehensive global benefits program, including statutory benefits as required by local law, and supplemental benefits specific to each country (varies by location) Generous paid time off (PTO) and unpaid leave, including: Unlimited vacation with a minimum number of required statutory days off "Mandated" 3 weeks total mid- and end-year organization-wide breaks Unlimited (within reason) personal and sick paid and unpaid leave Parental leave — at least 4 - 9 months of a combination of paid and unpaid leave, available prior to and/or during the first 2 years after a child's birth or adoption Other paid and unpaid leave (e.g., bereavement) Technology stipend of $2,000 USD equivalent every 3 years for work and office equipment AI tools budget of $40 USD equivalent monthly Professional Development Budget of $4000 USD per year Learning opportunities, including workshops/training sessions and 10% of work time dedicated to professional and personal development Paid work trips, including one annual all-staff Mega Team Retreat and relevant conferences Virtual co-working spaces, including a private Rethink Priorities Focusmate group RP Peer Support Program for New Employees Other benefits at the discretion of RP Leadership Additional Information Role-Specific Time Zones and Working Hours: While we welcome applicants from all time zones, you may be expected to attend meetings during working hours between UTC-8 and UTC+3 time zones. Depending on your personal timezone, this might mean early morning or evening calls; however, you would not be required to attend calls outside of waking hours. Travel: Travel at least once a year is a requirement for this position. However, note that a majority of our staff travel a few times per year for conferences, team and all-staff retreats, and other work-related purposes which is highly encouraged. Language: Professional level of English language is required for all roles at Rethink Priorities. AI Tools: Candidates are welcome to use AI tools to proofread or polish their responses, but please answer all technical questions in your own words. We're looking for your genuine understanding and reasoning. Hiring Process-Specific Extension requests: We will try to accommodate extension requests that are made before the deadline and are up to three (3) days. We generally cannot accommodate extension requests made after the application deadline, or are longer than 3 days, and cannot accept late submissions to ensure fairness to other applicants. Application materials: All application materials must be submitted in English language; otherwise, we will not be able to evaluate your candidacy. Inclusivity and fairness: RP is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and supportive community for you to thrive and do your best work. Please don’t hesitate to apply for a role regardless of your age, gender identity/expression, political identity, personal preferences, physical abilities, veteran status, neurodiversity or any other background. We provide reasonable accommodations and benefits, including, for example, flexible work schedules and locations, mental health coverage through medical benefits (as available), as well as technology budgets and professional development time that can be used, for example, to purchase assistive technology or engage in job coaching. Accessibility: We’re committed to running an inclusive and accessible hiring process. We warmly invite you to reach out to [email protected] with any questions or accessibility requests such as chat box use during interviews. Hiring Software: We use Pinpoint for our recruitment and hiring processes and all of the email correspondence is done via Pinpoint. We encourage you to add Pinpoint domain (@pinpoint.email) to your trusted contacts and/or check your 'spam', 'promotions' and ‘updates’ folders, if you don’t hear from us within the expected timeframe. Stages: Initial Screening Skills Assessment Interview Background checks and Reference Checks Other: Visit our Career webpage if you’d like to know more about our hiring process, culture, and what working at RP is like. About Rethink Priorities Founded in 2018, Rethink Priorities (RP) is a think-and-do tank. Through research and action, the organization improves the lives of humans and animals—both now and in the future. We work to identify solutions, mobilize resources, and empower our team and others to address some of the world’s most pressing problems. Our team conducts rigorous research across animal welfare, climate change, global health, international development, and other important and neglected areas. Our operations experts help high-impact organizations to improve efficiency and achieve meaningful results. RP works as all of the following: A consultancy doing commissioned work in response to demands from organizations doing high-impact work A research institute driven by research agendas we set according to our own priorities. A think tank aiming to inform public policy to improve the world. An accelerator, incubator, and base for priority projects. Accomplishments include: Bringing attention to neglected issues, such as lead exposure , fungal diseases , and shrimp welfare . Increasing the collective impact of advocates across each field in which we work through strategic coordination. Investigating potential interventions and identifying the most cost-effective options. In 2025 , our research influenced tens of millions of dollars in foundation grants. Creating practical tools for philanthropists to compare resource allocations across different species and cause areas and to build giving portfolios despite uncertainties . Providing organizations with data to inform their decisions. For example, we have conducted surveys on perceptions of existential risks , AI , effective giving , and other topics. Providing fiscal sponsorship and operational support to ensure that high-impact initiatives in areas like AI safety and animal welfare can launch and grow effectively. Donor Compass - Cross Cause Fund Tool to guide philanthropic giving We welcome you to review our research database and our latest annual report .