Amanda Nicholson

Director, Finance & Operations @Product Stewardship Institute

Direct and manage day-to-operations of Boston-based nonprofit operating nationally and internationally, including financial and business operations, asset management, office management and lease negotiations, and vendor management. Contract with, direct, and liaise with human resources, IT, and accounting consultants. Develop organization\'s annual budget and provide monthly financial reports and analysis to Finance Committee. Oversee annual financial audit and negotiate annual indirect cost rate with cognizant federal agency, US EPA. Develop organization\'s strategic plan with CEO and input from Board of Directors and staff. Develop and implement company policies and procedures. Administer grant agreements, ensuring compliance with contractual and reporting requirements, including Section 504 compliance. Provide project budget oversight and project and budget management support to policy team. Develop project work plans and budgets for grant proposals and funding applications and write grant applications, business proposals, and other funding proposals in collaboration with team members.