Operations and Finance Manager
Groundwork USA
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per year
About the role
- Manage month-end and year-end close processes, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, and account analysis
- Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for the Executive Director, board of directors, funders, and other stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP) and funder requirements
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial best practices across Affiliates
- Manage invoicing and reporting for subawards and other grants
- Monitor grant expenditures to ensure compliance with federal, state, and private funder requirements
- Work in conjunction with the Director of Network Organizational Health to enhance HR functions for Affiliates
- Review and support updates to employee handbooks, PTO and sick leave policies, and internal procedures
- Assist with payroll coordination including time tracking and timesheet management
- Collaborate with Director of Network Organizational Health to develop and deliver training and resources for Affiliate staff on financial, operational, and HR best practices
- Collaborate with the Network Support and Learning team to provide guidance, tools, and training to build long-term capacity across the Network
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree OR a minimum of 5 years experience in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles (GAAP) and experience with month-end and year-end close processes
- Familiarity with federal, state, and private grant requirements, including invoicing, subaward management, and reporting
- Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in nonprofit finance and operations, including grant management and compliance
- Proficiency in accounting and payroll software - QuickBooks online and bill.com preferred
- Proficiency in payroll software - Paylocity, Gusto, Quickbooks payroll, etc
- Excellent attention to detail
- Working knowledge of human resources functions, including employee handbooks, PTO and sick leave policies, payroll coordination, and compliance with employment laws
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams and with affiliate organizations in a virtual environment.
Benefits
- Health Insurance - medical, dental, and vision
- Life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan and match
- Sustainable vacation time
- Paid holidays
- Paid wellness/sick days
- Paid parental leave
- Monthly work from home stipend
- Eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
nonprofit accounting principlesGAAPmonth-end close processesyear-end close processesgrant managementcomplianceinvoicingaccount analysisfinancial reportingpayroll coordination
Soft skills
attention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationorganizational skillstraining development