Finance Manager

COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT•Los Angeles, CA

just now•$90,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Finance Manager will work under the direction and guidance of the Director of Finance to implement systems needed to support substantial growth over the next five years. The Finance Manager is also responsible for overseeing the daily accounting operations of the organization, with primary focus on Accounts Payable (A/P), Accounts Receivable (A/R), General Ledger (GL), and grant-related financial activities. This position supervises junior accounting staff, ensures compliance with internal controls and external reporting requirements, and supports the Director of Finance in managing and improving financial systems and processes. This is a hands-on role that requires a high level of technical proficiency, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. The ideal candidate will bring experience in nonprofit or grant-funded accounting environments and demonstrate strong leadership, organization, and communication skills.

Requirements

6-10 years’ experience and BA/BS Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
Demonstrated experience in non-profit allocation methodology
Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, and to meet deadlines
Proficient in NetSuite
Self-Starter, detailed oriented, organized, analytic, able to prioritize multiple deadlines
Good organization, documentation and time management skills
Excellent Math skills
Technologically savvy, with an ability to point to examples of having worked with IT staff developing and implementing new processes and systems that increased efficiency in a fast- moving environment
Flexible and a self-starter; able to multi-task while also being highly detail-oriented
10-key by touch

Nice To Haves

Advanced College courses in accounting or related field of studies
Expert in Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to create formulas and pivot tables in excel
5+ years’ experience in the Non-Profit Industry
Proficient with payment platforms like DIVVY and RAMP

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor accounting staff performing A/P, A/R, and GL duties, ensuring adherence to internal controls, timely execution of tasks, and continuous professional development.
Oversee all Accounts Payable functions, including invoice processing, approvals, check runs review, disbursements, vendor/subcontractor maintenance, Payroll review and submission, and ensuring compliance with established policies and funder guidelines.
Manage all Accounts Receivable activities, including preparing and submitting fee for service invoices (e.g., program service fees, subleases, shared cost reimbursements), tracking collections, overseeing deposit and transfer, and maintaining accurate records.
Review, approve, and post journal entries, including standard, adjusting, and accrual entries to ensure proper cutoff and accurate month-end and year-end closing.
Perform reconciliations for selected expense and revenue accounts, including intercompany accounts, and other key balance sheet accounts.
Ensure proper accruals and revenue recognition for grants and contracts, working with the Budget Analyst to gather required backup and documentation for billing and reporting.
Maintain accurate vendor, contractor, and subcontractor financial records in the accounting system, ensuring timely entry and supporting documentation.
Support the execution and posting of ACH and wire transfers, ensuring compliance with internal approval workflows and accurate general ledger recording.
Prepare audit schedules and support external audits, including government and funder audits, ensuring timely responses and organized documentation.
Participate in system and process improvements, for AR and AP processes, and contribute to the development of formal accounting procedures and internal controls