Manager of Foundation Finance & Compliance

Kern Medical•Bakersfield, CA

13h

About The Position

The Manager works closely with Foundation leadership and Kern Medical Finance to maintain strong internal controls, support budgeting and reporting processes, and ensure compliance with nonprofit and healthcare-related regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
3-5 years of experience in finance, accounting, or operations
Experience in nonprofit or healthcare preferred
Experience with grants and fund accounting preferred
Understanding of nonprofit accounting principles
Proficiency in Excel and financial systems
Grants and fund accounting
Data collection, analysis, and reporting techniques.
Prepare accurate financial reporting and budgets
Pay strong attention to detail
Communicate in a professional manner, both in verbal and written communications
Ensure compliance with regulatory bodies and grant-specific requirements.
Communicate complex financial information to stakeholders effectively.
Work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Adapt to changing regulations and implement necessary adjustments.

Nice To Haves

Experience in nonprofit or healthcare preferred
Experience with grants and fund accounting preferred

Responsibilities

Manages foundation accounting activities, including general ledger, reconciliations, and monthly close
Tracks and reports restricted, endowed, and unrestricted funds
Assists in development and management of the Foundation’s annual budget
Prepares routine financial reports for leadership and Board committees
Coordinates with health system finance to ensure policy alignment
Monitors compliance with donor intent and fund restrictions
Supports financial reporting for grants
Partners with development team for fund tracking
Maintains audit-ready documentation
Ensures compliance with nonprofit regulations (e.g., IRS Form 990 support)
Maintains internal controls and financial policies
Supports compliance reviews and internal audits
Prepares documentation for audits
Responds to auditor requests
Assists with implementing audit recommendations
Supports vendor coordination and contract tracking
Manages expense and procurement processes
Supports fundraising initiatives
Partners with Foundation leadership and internal teams
Supports Board and committee materials
Serves as liaison across departments
Collaborates with Foundation and Hospital leadership to improve operational workflows and systems
Other duties as assigned.