Manager, Finance & Operations - Laureus USA

Richemont•New York, NY

22d•$70,000 - $80,000•Remote

About The Position

Richemont, a global luxury goods conglomerate, is seeking a Finance Manager for its Laureus USA division. Laureus Sport for Good USA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of youth and uniting communities through sport. Since 2012, they have invested significantly in community-based organizations, impacting over a million young people. The organization supports youth sport programs via grants and capacity building, empowers local leaders for social change, and convenes the youth sport sector. Laureus USA is part of a global network. The Finance Manager will oversee daily financial obligations and support organizational effectiveness in finance, compliance, governance, and operational initiatives. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role is crucial for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial operations, strengthening internal controls, supporting compliance, and improving operational efficiency. The position involves close collaboration with the Director of Finance and Director of Operations to maintain sound financial practices, effective governance, and supportive operational systems. Approximately 80% of the role is dedicated to financial management, accounting, budgeting, reporting, grant compliance, audit coordination, and internal controls. The remaining 20% supports organizational operations, governance, compliance, vendor management, and cross-functional initiatives. The ideal candidate is proactive, solutions-oriented, possesses sound financial judgment, exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a collaborative nonprofit setting. This individual will serve as a trusted partner to leadership by providing accurate financial information, supporting board and committee activities, and identifying opportunities for efficiency improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or Finance or related field.
Minimum three years of relevant nonprofit finance, accounting, operations, or administrative experience.
Experience supporting multiple departments or program teams while managing competing priorities and deadlines.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of nonprofit finance and operations experience.
Experience supporting organizations with annual budgets exceeding $3 million.
Experience managing government grants, restricted funding, reimbursement-based contracts, and grant compliance.
Experience supporting audits.
Experience working with boards or committees.
Experience developing or improving financial workflows, operational processes, dashboards or reporting tools.
Experience using Sage Intacct, Bill.com, or similar financial systems.
Experience supporting remote organizations.

Responsibilities

Process accounts payable transactions through Bill.com and other financial systems.
Review invoices and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance with organizational policies.
Maintain vendor records, W-9's, and supporting documentation.
Manage cash receipts processing and revenue recording.
Assist with cash receipts processing and revenue tracking.
Assist with expense allocations and coding.
Support monthly credit card reconciliations.
Prepare journal entries as assigned.
Maintain electronic financial files and supporting documentation.
Prepare monthly bank reconciliations.
Prepare and reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts, including prepaid expenses, accrued liabilities, deferred revenues and other general ledger accounts.
Support monthly and year-end close activities.
Maintain financial dashboards and management reporting tools.
Support annual budget development and forecasting processes.
Support in preparing monthly departmental financial reports.
Support in preparing quarterly financial reports for management, committees, and the Board of Directors.
Maintain grant files and supporting documentation.
Assist with grant financial reporting and reimbursement requests.
Support government grant compliance activities.
Monitor grant reporting deadlines and compliance requirements.
Maintain financial compliance calendars.
Assist with maintenance of compliance calendars.
Coordinate collection of audit documentation and schedules.
Support annual audit preparation and external auditor requests.
Support state registration and regulatory filing processes.
Maintain organizational compliance documentation and records.
Maintain organizational contract management system and monitor key contract deadlines schedules.
Maintain vendor files and insurance certificates, and procurement documentation.
Coordinate organizational document management systems and records retention practices.
Support procurement and purchasing processes.
Coordinate operational onboarding and offboarding activities with organizational leadership.
Assist with maintaining organizational operating procedures and workflow documentation.
Identify and recommend process improvements that strengthen operational efficiency and streamline processes.
Coordinate scheduling for Finance Committee, Audit Committee, Governance Committee, and other assigned meetings.
Prepare meeting logistics and materials.
Assist in preparing committee and board packets.
Attend committee meetings as assigned and record meeting minutes.
Maintain governance files and official records.
Support implementation and monitoring of board-approved policies.
Assist with maintaining policy review calendars.