Finance Student (m/ž) Početak rada 1.6 Location: Radnička cesta 47, Zagreb Working Hours: Part-time (20 hours/week) Pay: 7,5 € per hour Who we are looking for? We are looking for a sharp, detail-oriented student to join our team in Zagreb. This is a hands-on role designed for someone who wants to master accounting practices while leveraging modern data tools to drive business insights. Your Responsibilities: - Accounting Support: Manage invoice payments, review ledger (konto) cards, and perform balance reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy. - Reporting Support: Assist in preparing financial and management reports - Cross-team Support: Act as a point of contact for requests from other departments, assisting with data extraction and day-to-day financial administrative tasks. What We Are Looking For: - Student Status: Preferably Finance, Statistics, Accounting or IT but all are welcome  - Excel Knowledge: Good foundation in formulas and Pivot tables, and who enjoys keeping data organized and well-formatted. - Commitment: Ability to work 20 hours per week with a potential for full time at our office in Radnička street (we offer flexibility around your college exams and obligations). - Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to question assumptions, identify inconsistencies, and apply logical reasoning to solve financial and accounting challenges. What we offer: - Practical exposure to finance reporting and administrative tasks - Flexible working hours that fit around your university schedule - Opportunity to develop strong analytical and organizational skills - Office snacks and drinks As an intern, you won't be flying solo, you will receive dedicated guidance and mentorship from our senior team to help you bridge the gap between theory and practice. We are committed to your growth, and for the right candidate, this position offers a clear pathway for long-term career development within the company.

• Drive the analytical work on the company's highest-stakes decisions • Drive the financial narrative for board, investor, and executive audiences • Embed in cross-functional programs to move insights to outcomes • Lead enterprise planning workstreams • Identify and close gaps in forecasting and financial processes

• Play a key part in the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP and works closely with Finance, IT, and operational teams to ensure systems and processes are aligned with business needs • You will focus on execution, coordination, and continuous improvement of finance transformation initiatives, while contributing to enhanced financial visibility and operational efficiency • Support the implementation of Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, including participation in solution design, testing, deployment, and post go live activities • Assist in the financial integration of newly acquired companies by supporting system alignment, process standardization, and reporting consistency • Coordinate with Finance, IT, Project Management, Resource Management, and CRM teams to ensure transformation initiatives are executed effectively and align with business priorities • Contribute to the development and execution of finance transformation initiatives, including requirements gathering, documentation, and process improvement efforts • Serve as a key point of contact between functional teams to ensure finance requirements are communicated and addressed in system and process changes • Support change management efforts, including training, documentation, and user support to drive adoption of new tools and processes • Monitor project progress and assist in identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities for improvement • Participate in due diligence and integration planning for mergers and acquisitions, including financial system assessments and transition support • Ensure revenue recognition and financial reporting practices remain compliant with company policies and applicable accounting standards during transformation activities

Role Description This is a remote position. The CFO is the organization's senior leader for finance, operations, HR, compliance, and administration—and a trusted business partner to the President and CEO in shaping its next chapter. This role sits at the intersection of nonprofit stewardship and commercial enterprise development. - Full accountability for financial management, federal grant compliance, HR, governance, and administrative infrastructure. - Requires business acumen, financial creativity, and entrepreneurial judgment to design and sustain new revenue-generating business lines. - Hands-on role within a lean organization. - Set financial strategy and directly execute operational finance responsibilities as needed. - Deep familiarity with federal grant financial management, nonprofit GAAP, and the regulatory environment governing federally funded research and technical assistance organizations. - Build pricing models, contract structures, and unit economics for new consulting and technology-enabled businesses. Qualifications - Active CPA license required. - Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial management experience, including at least 5 years in a senior finance leadership role. - Demonstrated experience managing federal grant finances under 2 CFR Part 200. - Experience building financial infrastructure for a revenue-generating services or product business. - Proven ability to build financial models, pricing frameworks, and unit economics for new business lines. - Strong working knowledge of nonprofit GAAP, functional expense allocation, and Form 990 reporting. - Experience reviewing and negotiating professional services agreements and subcontracts. - Proficiency in QuickBooks and financial reporting tools. - Ability to operate effectively in a lean, fully remote organization with high individual accountability. Requirements - MBA or other graduate degree in business, finance, accounting, or a related field strongly preferred. - Experience in a research, consulting, or technical assistance nonprofit serving federal and non-federal funders and clients. - Familiarity with NICRA negotiation and indirect cost rate proposal preparation. - Experience pricing and structuring contracts for consulting, advisory, or technology services. - Exposure to SaaS business models, subscription revenue, and product unit economics. - Experience supporting affiliated entity structures and multi-entity board governance. - Comfort with AI tools and demonstrated ability to evaluate and govern their use in an organizational context. Benefits - Competitive salary commensurate with experience. - Health, dental, and vision insurance. - Retirement plan with employer contribution. - Generous paid leave. - Fully remote work environment. Company Description Our client is a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit research and consulting organization headquartered in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. For more than five decades, the organization has advanced its field through evidence, innovation, and practice. - Partners with public-sector agencies, government funders, and philanthropic organizations nationwide. - Operates with approximately 30 fully remote professional staff. - Executing a strategic pivot from a primarily grant-funded research institution to a diversified, revenue-generating enterprise.