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Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) · 1 day ago

Finance Manager

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $130K/yr

The Institute for Law & AI (LawAI) is an independent think tank focused on the legal challenges posed by artificial intelligence. They are seeking a dedicated finance professional to build and lead financial management, ensuring compliance and providing strategic insight to the leadership team while managing day-to-day finance operations.

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Responsibilities

Supporting the Director and leadership team in preparing grant budgets, donor financial reports, and revenue projections

Monitoring actual vs. budgeted spending, providing timely variance analyses and recommendations

Tracking multiple grants and donor streams, ensuring funds are properly allocated, spent, and reported

Overseeing compliance with US 501(c)(3) requirements, audits, and IRS filings, coordinating with external accountants

Advising on US/EU/UK finance and grant compliance requirements, ensuring cross-jurisdictional consistency

Establishing internal controls, policies, and audit processes to safeguard financial integrity

Coordinating with external legal, accounting, and compliance partners as needed

Managing expenses and reimbursements

Overseeing vendor contracts, service agreements, and financial aspects of partnerships

Ensuring systems (QuickBooks, Bill, Wise, Airtable, etc.) are integrated and efficient

Working closely with operations managers in the US and EU/UK to align finance with day-to-day operations

Qualification

Nonprofit financeMulti-stream budgetsFinancial reportingFinancial systemsCPAACCACompliance knowledgeAnalytical skillsInterest in AILawCommunication skillsRemote collaboration tools

Required

A strong background in nonprofit finance, experience managing multi-stream budgets (>$1M annually), and preparing financial reports for donors, boards, and leadership

A demonstrated ability to track and report on restricted/unrestricted funding, grants, and multi-year monetary commitments from donors and supporters

A strategic mindset: able to advise leadership on revenue streams, financial risks, and long-term sustainability

Hands-on experience setting up or improving financial systems, policies, and reporting

Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to translate finance for non-finance stakeholders

Preferred

CPA, ACCA, or similar qualification

Experience working in US, EU and/or UK contexts

Familiarity with finance for think tanks, academic institutes, or international nonprofits

Interest in AI, law, or technology policy

Comfort with remote collaboration tools (e.g. Slack, Google Workspace, Airtable)

Benefits

A fully remote work environment and flexible working hours (with an option to work from our office in Cambridge, UK)

5 weeks of PTO recommended per year, plus public holidays

12 weeks of paid parental leave that can be taken prior to birth or adoption and during the first year, with the option to take additional unpaid leave

Employer pension or matching 401(k) contribution up to 4% of your salary

Health insurance for employees residing in countries without nationalized healthcare

An annual stipend of $4,000 for productivity and professional development

An annual stipend of $4,000 for mental health support

An annual stipend of $2,500 for equipment and office supplies

A friendly, open work culture that encourages feedback and close collaboration, and a team that appreciates the contributions of all team members.