Application Guide

How to Apply for Finance & Operations Manager

at New Left Accelerator

🏢 About New Left Accelerator

New Left Accelerator (NLA) and The Capacity Shop (TCS) are unique because they specifically serve social justice organizations, helping them scale impact while maintaining legal compliance and operational integrity. Working here means directly supporting progressive movements by bridging the gap between ambitious strategy and practical execution, which is rare in traditional finance/operations roles.

About This Role

This Finance & Operations Manager role is pivotal for ensuring NLA and TCS can operate smoothly while supporting social justice clients. You'll manage everything from contract systems and GAAP-compliant financial operations to staff onboarding and event logistics, directly enabling organizations to focus on their mission without operational bottlenecks.

💡 A Day in the Life

A typical day might involve reviewing contracts for new movement partners, processing accounts payable for multiple organizational entities, troubleshooting technology systems for remote staff, and preparing operational onboarding materials for new consultants. You'd balance compliance-focused financial tasks with hands-on support for social justice organizations scaling their impact.

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🎯 Who New Left Accelerator Is Looking For

  • Has 5+ years of operations experience specifically within movement-building organizations (not just any nonprofit)
  • Demonstrates deep understanding of multi-entity nonprofit structures including 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, political campaigns, and/or PACs
  • Possesses hands-on accounting/bookkeeping experience with organizations having operating budgets of at least $500K+ (implied from job description)
  • Shows genuine alignment with progressive values and can articulate how their work supports social justice goals

📝 Tips for Applying to New Left Accelerator

1

Explicitly quantify your experience with multi-entity nonprofit structures - specify which types (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), PACs) you've worked with

2

Highlight specific movement-building organizations you've supported in your operations roles, not just general nonprofit experience

3

Demonstrate your GAAP knowledge with concrete examples of how you've maintained compliance in previous roles

4

Show how you've managed contract systems end-to-end, from drafting to execution to stakeholder liaison

5

Connect your operational experience directly to enabling social impact - explain how your work helped organizations scale safely

✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter

["Your alignment with NLA's progressive values and vision for supporting social justice organizations", 'Specific examples of managing operations for movement-building organizations (not generic nonprofit experience)', 'Experience with the complex financial structures of multi-entity nonprofits (501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, campaigns, PACs)', "How you've previously bridged strategy and operations to help organizations scale impact safely"]

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🔍 Research Before Applying

To stand out, make sure you've researched:

  • → Explore NLA's and The Capacity Shop's client case studies to understand the types of social justice organizations they serve
  • → Research the specific challenges social justice organizations face when scaling operations while maintaining compliance
  • → Understand the political and legal landscape for 501(c)(3)s, 501(c)(4)s, and PACs that NLA's clients navigate
  • → Review progressive movement ecosystem to understand where NLA/TCS fits and their unique value proposition
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💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics

Based on this role, you may be asked about:

1 Describe your experience managing financial operations for organizations with multiple legal entities (501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), etc.)
2 How have you ensured GAAP compliance while supporting fast-moving social justice organizations?
3 Walk us through your contract management process from drafting to execution for movement partners
4 How do you balance operational rigor with the need for flexibility in movement-building contexts?
5 What systems have you implemented to support staff onboarding and technology tools in remote settings?
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⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Presenting generic corporate finance experience without connecting it to social justice or movement-building contexts
  • Failing to demonstrate specific knowledge of multi-entity nonprofit structures (assuming all nonprofits operate the same)
  • Focusing only on technical skills without showing alignment with progressive values and NLA's mission

📅 Application Timeline

This position is open until filled. However, we recommend applying as soon as possible as roles at mission-driven organizations tend to fill quickly.

Typical hiring timeline:

1

Application Review

1-2 weeks

2

Initial Screening

Phone call or written assessment

3

Interviews

1-2 rounds, usually virtual

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