Finance Manager

CollegeSpring•Walnut Creek, CA

1d•$78,000 - $91,000•Remote

About The Position

The Finance Manager leads all financial and accounting practices while ensuring that CollegeSpring executes on its strategic vision by developing the financial infrastructure and measures to achieve dramatic results and growth. This role is hands-on and execution-oriented, owning the day-to-day accounting close, bookkeeping, reconciliations, and preparation of complete, audit-ready financial statements. By expertly fulfilling financial stewardship responsibilities, the Finance Manager ensures high levels of operational efficiency and compliance, increased program sustainability, and sustained program growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree
3-5 years of leadership experience in finance and/or accounting in a nonprofit setting.
Demonstrated experience owning month-end close, reconciliations, and audit preparation in a nonprofit or complex accounting environment.
Experience preparing organizations for independent financial audits and managing auditor relationships.
Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with the ability to articulate financial concepts and metrics to varying audiences.
Experience working in and managing a metrics-driven team.
Proficiency in QuickBooks, bill.com, and Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the education sector (schools/school districts)
Certified Nonprofit Accounting Professional (CNAP), Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), or Financial Risk Manager (FRM)

Responsibilities

Financial Stewardship: Drive impeccable finance and accounting processes by owning execution and strategic levels.
Accounting Operations & Close: Own core accounting functions including accounts payable, expense management, journal entries, reconciliations, general ledger maintenance, and month-end and year-end close. Accurately track and recognize multiple revenue streams (restricted and unrestricted philanthropy and fee-for-service) in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
Financial Reporting & Audit: Produce timely, accurate financial statements and supporting schedules; investigate variances; and maintain clean, well-documented records. Lead the annual audit end-to-end as primary liaison to auditors and oversee preparation of required regulatory filings.
Investment Oversight & Cash Management: Oversee investment and reserve accounts in alignment with Board-approved policies; serve as primary staff liaison to investment advisors; and ensure accurate accounting, monitoring, and reporting of investment activity for Board, audit, and compliance purposes.
Program Sustainability: Promote organizational health and longevity through financial planning and transparency.
Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead preparation and ongoing management of the annual budget in partnership with departments; analyze and forecast performance to inform leaders on budget-to-actual results.
Financial Efficiency & Metrics: Strengthen financial management practices and cost controls; collaborate cross-functionally on vendor and system decisions; and prepare clear financial and operational metrics for leadership, Board, and committee use, including ownership of FinOps-related strategic goals.
Program Growth: Support strategic initiatives to expand and enhance CollegeSpring's programs through financial thought partnership.
Financial Modeling: Develop financial models to support strategic decision-making, scalability, and resource allocation.
Fundraising & Grant Finance Support: Partner with the development team to support fundraising and grant efforts through financial briefs, donor and grant reporting, forecasting, and compliance monitoring; ensure accurate tracking and reporting of restricted, multi-year, and donor-funded revenue.
Board & Committee Support: Ensure effective Board and committee governance through thoughtful preparation, organized materials, and timely follow-through.
FinOps, Audit, & Governance Committees: Prepare and coordinate FinOps and Governance Committee meetings and materials; maintain accurate financial, investment, and governance documentation; track decisions and action items; partner with legal counsel on policy and bylaw updates; and serve as primary liaison to external advisors, including the investment advisor.
Board Meetings: Coordinate Board meetings end-to-end, including scheduling, agendas, materials, and logistics; partner with the Board Chair and CEO to finalize agendas and presentations; compile and distribute Board packets; and track Board action items and follow-through.