Finance Coordinator

ISD is an independent, non-profit organization dedicated to safeguarding human rights and reversing the rising tide of polarization, extremism and disinformation worldwide.

Why work for ISD?

ISD is not your ordinary think tank. We turn research into action that changes the world. Our insights don't gather dust on shelves - they power the fight to protect democracy and human rights on the front lines. We're committed to delivering real change, from the grassroots to the highest levels of global institutions. And we're looking for passionate individuals who share our commitment to making a difference. Join us and be part of an organization that's making an impact.

ISD's Guiding Principles of  integrity, collaboration, agility and courage  define who we are as a team and an organization. These principles reflect our culture and guide the way we work and the choices we make.

Our benefits

• Flexible and remote working based on ISD's Time Principles of trust, communication and flexibility.
• 20 days paid time off (plus 11 public holidays, a week of additional paid time off over Christmas, an extended 4th of July holiday and Thanksgiving office closures = over 40 PTO days/year!). 
• Health Insurance policy including healthcare covered at 80% by ISD, as well as vision, dental and fully employer-sponsored life insurance, short and long term disability policies.
• 401k policy with generous employer match.
• 6 weeks paid sick leave and other family-friendly policies.
• Annual personal development and remote working budgets. 
• Dedicated mental health counsellors on staff for those working with potentially traumatic content.
• Inclusive wellbeing program with regular wellbeing initiatives e.g. early finish every Friday, 'Digital Detox' in the month of August, and bi-annual all-staff retreats in Washington ,D.C. 

Salary

$50,000 - $65,000 per annum, depending on experience. 

Location

Anywhere in the US - EST timezone highly preferred. Unfortunately we are unable to provide Visa sponsorship for this vacancy.  

Hours

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week. 

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

ISD is committed to promoting diversity throughout its workforce and aims for its team to be truly representative of all sections of society. We make a concerted effort to ensure our workplace, employment policies and organisational culture creates an inclusive, positive and progressive environment in which all members of our team are treated with dignity and respect. For further information about this policy or our recruitment practices, please email [email protected].

We strongly encourage applications from people of color, the LGBTQ+ community, people with disabilities, neurodivergent people, and others from diverse socio-economic backgrounds and underrepresented populations.

The role

The Finance Coordinator will support the Director of Finance and Director of US Operations and will work closely with other members of the global Operations team and other Finance team members on critical projects. The post holder will support across a variety of finance work streams including finance administration, payroll, bookkeeping, as well as well as providing general operations support. 

Key responsibilities include:
Financial Management (50%)