Chief Finance and Administrative Officer

About The New Press

The New Press is a nonprofit publisher committed to social change. We have amplified progressive voices for a more inclusive, just, and equitable world for more than thirty years. Our books enrich public discourse, defend democratic values, and promote the public interest.

• A book publisher with a social justice mission.
• An intellectual home for the nation’s leading progressive thinkers, journalists, scholars, political leaders, and activists.
• A publishing house where ideas and movements come together.
• A small, diverse organization with a big vision: to change the world, book by book.

Today, The New Press has evolved into a key player in the progressive infrastructure, collaborating with dozens of nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, research institutes, think tanks, colleges and universities, and philanthropic foundations as we position our books as catalysts for social change.

Reporting to The New Press’s Executive Director, the Chief Finance and Administrative Officer (CFAO) will lead and manage all financial, administrative, and operational aspects of the company. Serving as a member of the senior leadership team, the CFAO will oversee effective finance and data systems, conduct finance analysis, and help maintain the smooth functioning of our business and nonprofit operation.

The CFAO will manage a small team, leading and coordinating fiscal functions and management; administrative services; human resources; and IT and infrastructure, including systems and systems integration. The CFAO will work with the finance committee of the Board to support The New Press’s financial and organizational health and growth trajectory as the organization’s structure evolves toward sustainability. The CFAO will be responsible for preparing, interpreting, and effectively communicating financial information and analysis to the senior leadership team, the finance committee of the Board, and the full Board of Directors to facilitate sound financial decisions.

The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and detailed-oriented leader who brings expertise in financial and strategic planning, accounting, nonprofit and business administration, and effective human resources. Publishing experience will be considered a major plus. Successful candidates will be experienced with the demands of a relatively small nonprofit organization. They will have strong communication and emotional intelligence skills to work with both stakeholders who are well versed in financial management, and with staff who do not share that background.

Like all senior positions at The New Press, the role shuttles regularly between operational leadership and hands-on administration. This leader will have a strong work ethic, a commitment to clear goals and measurable outcomes, and an ability to learn quickly within a nonprofit publishing organization.

The New Press is affiliated with the Technical, Office and Professional (TOP) Union, Local 2110 UAW, AFL-CIO, but this position is not covered in the bargaining unit.

• Oversee and manage short- and long-term financial planning for earned and contributed revenue for the annual budget cycle, liaising closely with senior leadership.
• Manage finance and accounting functions, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, inventory policies including setting reserves, royalty accounting and semi-annual royalty payments, payroll, taxes, and other government filings.
• Guide senior leadership through the annual budget and reforecast processes and oversee the timely release of all financial data to be shared with senior management, the department directors, and the Finance Committee of the Board.
• Lead the audit process, working with the auditors and the Finance team to ensure that the audit preparation occurs on a timely basis and that accounting practices are GAPP compliant.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and various staff to develop systems and integration of other software used by the organization for effective monitoring, analyzing, forecasting, and reporting.

• Conduct business analyses, monitor key financial metrics, and compile appropriate…