Finance Manager

Lifesouth Community Blood Centers • Gainesville, FL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

LifeSouth Community Blood Centers is seeking an experienced, results-driven Finance Manager to lead Business Office operations at its headquarters in Gainesville, Florida. The position oversees essential accounting and financial functions, develops a high-performing team, and supports operational excellence within a nonprofit community blood center.

The Finance Manager supervises and develops Business Office staff and directs daily operations across payroll, accounts payable and receivable, revenue cycle, fixed assets, and expense reporting. The role ensures accurate reconciliations, general ledger integrity, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements. It also oversees banking, company credit card programs, billing and collections, depreciation reporting, and other financial transactions.

The position identifies opportunities to improve workflows, internal controls, systems, and operational effectiveness. It builds collaborative relationships with employees, donors, vendors, customers, and internal departments, and partners with leadership on financial analysis, audits, year-end activities, system implementations, and special projects. The Finance Manager develops and maintains standard operating procedures and ensures deadlines and financial activities are completed accurately and on time.

This is a fully on-site position at LifeSouth's Gainesville, Florida headquarters. The starting salary is $75,000 annually, with compensation negotiable based on relevant experience and qualifications. LifeSouth is a nonprofit community blood center dedicated to providing a safe and reliable blood supply.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least five years of progressive accounting or financial experience; an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• At least two years of direct supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems, financial software, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop employees while maintaining high performance standards.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, accuracy, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer service mindset and ability to build positive, collaborative relationships.
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet LifeSouth driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• CPA or CMA certification.
• Experience in healthcare or nonprofit financial operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coach, and support Business Office staff; set clear expectations, encourage professional growth, and promote accountability.
• Direct daily payroll, accounts payable and receivable, revenue cycle, fixed asset, and expense reporting activities.
• Oversee reconciliations, general ledger integrity, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage banking activities, company credit card programs, billing and collections, depreciation reporting, and other financial transactions.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen internal controls, improve systems, and enhance operational effectiveness.
• Build responsive, solutions-focused relationships with employees, donors, vendors, customers, and internal departments.
• Collaborate with leadership on financial analysis, audits, year-end activities, system implementations, and special projects.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, monitor deadlines, and ensure financial activities are accurate and timely.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off plan.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available to full-time employees after 60 days.
• Supplemental life, accident, and disability insurance options.
• Access to mental wellness resources and telehealth.
• Free basic life insurance for full-time employees.
• Health Savings Account with employer match.
• Employer-funded retirement plan for vested employees.
• 403(b) plan.
• Wellness program with incentives and HSA rewards.
• Access to wages before payday.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager