Nonprofit Finance Fund

• Process accounts payable invoices, expense reports, and payment requests accurately and in a timely manner. • Review invoices and supporting documentation for completeness, coding accuracy, and compliance with organizational policies and procedures. • Assist with weekly payment processing and vendor set-up activities. • Respond to internal and external inquiries related to accounts payable and payment status. • Maintain organized financial records and documentation in accordance with organizational practices and audit requirements. • Prepare recurring journal entries and supporting schedules. • Perform assigned balance sheet reconciliations and research routine discrepancies. • Maintain accurate financial records within the accounting system. • Support month-end and year-end close activities by completing recurring accounting tasks and preparing related financial reports. • Assist with audits and other financial reviews by preparing documentation and responding to routine requests. • Support ongoing finance operations, process improvement efforts, and special projects as assigned. • Collaborate with Finance team members and cross-functional partners to support efficient financial operations and strong customer service. • Participate in training and opportunities to build accounting knowledge and professional skills. • Participate in internal and external meetings, training sessions, and cross-functional collaboration. • As work and community/client needs change, assignments, projects, and job duties may evolve in support of organizational priorities.

• Manage financial review, accounting, and reporting for assigned grants, including federal grants subject to Single Audit requirements. • Ensure timely and accurate revenue recognition for grants and contributions in accordance with GAAP, FASB guidance, and OMB Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200). • Prepare and post monthly journal entries related to grant revenue, expense allocations, and releases from restricted net assets. • Maintain grant revenue, grant receivable, and net asset release schedules; reconcile schedules to the general ledger and trial balance each month. • Partner with Program, Lending, and Finance teams to prepare grant financial reports and ensure alignment with funder agreements. • Support post-award compliance and monitoring processes and serve as a primary accounting contact for grant-related audits. • Prepare grant-related documentation and schedules for the annual financial audit and federal Single Audit. • Maintain NMTC fund-related accounting records in accordance with GAAP and fund accounting standards. • Reconcile NMTC fund bank accounts and related general ledger balances. • Record quarterly accruals of NMTC asset management fee revenue and maintain related schedules. • Track and reconcile expenses paid by NFF on behalf of NMTC funds; prepare and invoice receivables for reimbursement. • Review quarterly and annual NMTC fund financial statements and draft tax returns prepared by external auditors and advisors prior to investor distribution. • Support NMTC fund exits, including cash reconciliations, final financial statements, audits, and tax filings. • Maintain and improve accounting processes and internal controls related to NMTC activity, identifying opportunities for efficiency and consistency. • Contribute to monthly and quarterly close activities, including restricted fund reconciliations and reporting. • Partner with Finance leadership on financial systems modernization, process improvement, and automation efforts. • Support cross-functional projects related to financial technology implementation, workflow redesign, and continuous improvement. • Participate in internal and external meeting, department meetings, training sessions, and cross-functional collaboration as appropriate.

Role Description The Senior Director, Loan Origination (New Jersey) is responsible for driving lending activity in the state of New Jersey. The Senior Director cultivates relationships with clients that may have financing needs, builds a continuous pipeline of new lending opportunities, and evaluates incoming loan requests for viability and preliminary loan structuring. This role draws on the existing relationships, programs, and products NFF is currently deploying across the state, which include debt products and financial strategy consulting. This is a US-based remote role, with a New Jersey residency requirement and 25% travel. NFF has core business hours where we expect all staff to be available from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm local time. What You Will Do - Loan Originations (50%) - Generate new business and manage loan pipeline to meet enterprise-wide lending goals. - Ensure high-quality prospects and timely progression of deals into underwriting. - Originate loans and NMTC transactions, supporting the Underwriting team and Program Directors. - Advance NFF’s strategies for special asset classes and exploratory markets. - Gather due diligence, conduct initial assessments, draft loan overview memos, and prepare term sheets. - Provide strategic and technical guidance to Loan Origination colleagues. - Proactively monitor industry and regional trends that may inform strategies for pipeline development. - Identify unmet financing needs in New Jersey and propose new products or partnerships. - Relationship Management (10%) - Develop and nurture new and existing client relationships. - Engage clients with empathy to understand their experiences and needs. - Develop financing solutions that reflect client needs. - Cultivate relationships with lending partners and stakeholders. - Represent NFF at local, regional, and national events. - Collaborate closely with Loan Origination staff and other teams. - Program Management (20%) - Oversee NFF’s BEACoN NJ program, a $20MM 10-year statewide revolving loan fund. - Maintain an active pipeline and relationships with stakeholders related to BEACoN NJ lending. - Provide client and project-related information for periodic investor reporting. - Represent NFF and the BEACoN NJ program in public events and meetings. - Leverage other NFF lending programs as needed. - Strategy and Market Development (10%) - Develop and implement tactical annual plans for client and transaction pipelines. - Help lead planning for geographic and sector expansion of NFF’s lending services. - Coordinate with Community Engagement and Client Services staff for outreach strategies. - Research and share insights from relevant industry conferences. - Participate in business development activities and support team efforts. - Identify and develop community partnerships to support product design. - Meetings and Other Duties as Assigned (10%) - Attend internal and external meetings as needed. - Adapt to evolving projects and job duties as community/client needs change. Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent experience. - Eight (8) years of progressive professional experience in the financial services industry. - Advanced expertise in credit analysis, loan structuring, and business development. - Demonstrated success leading programs or projects to deliver on growth and impact goals. - Market knowledge and existing relationships with nonprofits and stakeholders in New Jersey. - Proven ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and discretion. - Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. - Proficiency with online collaboration tools, Salesforce or similar CRM software, and Microsoft Office Suite. Requirements - Commitment to NFF’s values, mission, and approach to community impact. - Strong understanding of CDFIs and their role in nonprofit financing. - Familiarity with real estate and financing structures. - Experience with nonprofit accounting and financial statements. - Experience with community development finance programs. - Strong organization and project management skills. - Ability to work independently in a remote environment. - Willingness to collaborate with a dynamic team. - Learning orientation and commitment to continuous improvement. - Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing context. Benefits - Up to twenty (20) paid holidays/business closure days. - Three (3) floating holidays. - Flexible time off. - Group medical insurance with a funded health reimbursement account. - Dental and vision plans. - Life insurance and disability plans. - Retirement plan with a non-elective employer contribution (4%) and additional match (up to 2%). - A “work from home” fund. - Flexible spending accounts for health, dependent care, and commuter costs.

• driving lending activity in the state of New Jersey • cultivates relationships with clients that may have financing needs • builds a continuous pipeline of new lending opportunities • evaluates incoming loan requests for viability and preliminary loan structuring • draws on existing relationships, programs, and products NFF is currently deploying across the state.