Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

People's Express is a growing nonprofit transportation provider serving Southeast Michigan. Our culture and core values are centered on compassion for others, reliable transportation, and care and concern for our clients and each other. If you are hoping to work in a mission-driven environment, we look forward to hearing from you!The Finance Manager directs and administers all accounting and financial operations for People's Express and Whitmore Lake Area Human Services ensuring effective stewardship and compliance over organizational resources. This role supports transportation programming through budgeting, accounting, grant compliance, and financial reporting. The Finance Manager works closely with executive leadership, program managers, auditors, and funding agencies. This role is an in-office position with occasional work from home permitted.Responsibilities include:Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes, including variance analysis and reforecastingPrepare and present timely monthly and quarterly financial statements and analysis to executive leadership and the BoardManage and forecast cash flow, including funding utilization and compliance with grant and funding restrictionsSupport funding diversification strategies while maintaining appropriate liquidity and reserve levelsSupervise staff and processes for accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and payroll journal entries; provide positive and growth-minded leadership to the teamMonitor and reconcile restricted and unrestricted funding, including transportation-related grants (e.g., DOT/FTA), ensuring compliance with all grant requirementsPrepare and submit accurate grant invoices, reimbursement requests, and supporting financial documentation in accordance with funding agency guidelines and timelinesAdminister and maintain financial systems, including the general ledger and reporting tools; identify and implement process and system enhancementsDevelop and deliver training to internal staff on financial policies, procedures, and compliance requirementsLead planning, preparation, and coordination of annual financial statement audits and Single Audits, including preparation of schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries; ensure compliance with federal funding and Uniform Guidance requirementsIdentify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks across funding streams and programs; implement and monitor internal controls to address identified risksQualifications include:Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree preferredMinimum five years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience necessary, preferably in a nonprofit or government organization, as well as prior experience successfully managing a team of accounting professionalsMust demonstrate strong knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); proficiency in QuickBooks required, including hands-on experience with general ledger management, financial reporting, and grant tracking Direct experience administering government grants and contracts (federal, state, and local) is required, with demonstrated expertise in allowable costs, funding restrictions, and multi-funding stream reporting requirementsStrong analytical, organizational, and communication skills necessary, including the ability to explain financial information to leadership and board members in a clear and collaborative mannerWorking knowledge of local, state, and federal transportation policies, regulations, and funding programs preferredExcellent written and verbal communication skills required, with strong interpersonal effectiveness across diverse audiences