Non-Profit Finance Manager

The Finance Manageris responsible foroverseeing thefinancial managementand compliance activities of DWC's government and private grants and contracts portfolio. This position serves as the primary manager of the Finance & Grants team and ensures the accuracy of grant budgeting, funder billing, financial reporting, revenue recognition, and grant-related reconciliations.The Finance Manager works closely with program leadership, Development, Accounting, and Executive Leadership to support strategic financial decision-making,maintaincompliance with funder requirements, and maximize reimbursement opportunities. This position partners with the Accounting Manager during month-end close and financial reporting processes by analyzing grant spending trends, investigating budget-to-actual variances, preparing financial narratives, andassistingwith monthly financial statement footnotes and management reporting. The ideal candidate willpossessstrong nonprofitfinancial managementexperience, extensive knowledge of government grants and contracts, exceptional analytical skills, and the ability to lead a high-performing team while balancing day-to-day operational demands with organizational priorities. Essential Functions Grants and Contract Financial Management Oversee allfinancial managementactivities related to government and private grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with funder requirements, Uniform Guidance, and organizational policies. Review and approve proposal budgets, contract budgets, grant modifications, and budget realignments prior to submission to funders. Partner with Development, Program Leadership, and Executive Leadership in preparing grant application budgets and financial forecasts. Monitor grant expenditures against approved budgets andidentifypotential over-spending, under-spending, or compliance risks. Develop financial projections for grants and contracts and communicate budget concerns and recommendations to management. Ensure proper revenue recognition and grant accounting treatmentin accordance withGAAP and funder requirements. Maintain comprehensive knowledge of government grant regulations, reimbursement methodologies, indirect cost allocations, and allowable cost principles. Insurance and Certifications: Understand insurance requirements and obtain and distribute insurance certificates. Ensure all insurance requirements are met andmaintainedthroughout the contract lifecycle. Serve as the finance lead for all fundermonitoringreviews, site visits, compliance examinations, desk audits, and fiscal assessments conducted by government and private funders. Coordinate cross-functional preparation efforts,establishmonitoring timelines, oversee the collection andvalidation of supporting documentation, and ensure organizational readiness for all fiscal compliance reviews. Develop andmaintainmonitoring readiness tools, compliance checklists, and standard operating procedures to support successful outcomes during funder reviews and audits. Lead organization-wide education and training efforts related to grant and contract requirements by partnering with Development, Program, and Operational leadership teams to ensure a clear understanding of funding terms and conditions, allowable and unallowable costs, match requirements, performance obligations, reporting deadlines, revenue restrictions, and compliance risks associated with government and private funding sources. Billing and Revenue Management Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of all government and private funder invoices prepared by Finance & Grants staff. Review supporting documentation for billing submissions to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements. Collaborate with program and accounting staff to resolve billing discrepancies, questioned costs, and reimbursement issues. Monitoraccountsreceivable aging related to grants and contracts andassistwithcollectionsas necessary. Ensure all billings aresubmitted timelyand maximize revenue recovery opportunities. Financial Analysis and Reporting Analyze monthly grant spending trends, budget-to-actual results, and key financial drivers across government and private grants. Partner with the Accounting Manager during month-end close processes to provide grant-related financial analysis and supporting schedules. Prepare variance analyses, spending forecasts, and financial narratives to support monthly financial statements and management reporting. Assistin preparing financial statement footnotes and other disclosures related to grants, contracts, restricted funding, and program operations. Identify emerging financial risks, operational trends, and opportunities for improved financial performance and communicate findings to leadership. Assist the Director of Finance & Accounting with budgeting, forecasting, KPI reporting, and board presentation materials. Accounting and Month-End Close Support Review and approve grant-related journal entries, accruals, allocations, and other adjusting entries for accuracy and compliance. Assistwith monthly and year-end close activities related to grant accounting and revenue recognition. Review grant reconciliations and ensure consistency between subledgers, billing schedules, budget tracking reports, and the general ledger. Support the preparation of audit schedules and grant-relatedworkpapersfor annual financial audits, Single Audit, Yellow Book Audit, and fundermonitoringvisits. Assistwith implementation and maintenance of financial controls related to grants and contracts. Leadership and Team Management Hire, supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate Finance & Grants team members. Establishdepartmental performanceexpectations and ensure accountability for quality andtimelyworkproduct. Develop and enhance grant finance processes, reporting tools, and internal controls. Promote collaboration between Finance, Accounting, Development, and Program teams. Other duties as assigned. Reasonableaccommodationmay bemadeto enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Competencies Professionalismand Ethics GovernmentGrant Management and Compliance FinancialPlanning and Analysis BudgetDevelopment and Forecasting RevenueRecognition Governance, Risk, and Internal Controls FinancialReporting Leadership, Coaching, and Mentorship StakeholderRelationship Management Auditand Assurance AdvancedExcel and Financial Modeling Skills StrategicThinking Collaborationand Communication ProblemSolving and Decision Making EmotionalIntelligence CulturalHumility Assessment Exam As part of our selection process, all candidates invited for an in-person interview will berequiredto complete an assessment exam. The exam will cover the following topics: Excelproficiencyand its application in financial analysis. Financial statements and accounting principles. The purpose of the assessment exam is to evaluate candidates' knowledge and skills relevant to the position.The same exam will be administered to all candidates to ensure fairness and consistency in our evaluation process. SupervisoryResponsibility This position supervises: SeniorAnalyst – Finance & Grants Finance& Grants Analysts Work Environment Downtown Women’s Centeroperatesseveral program and administrative locations in the Skid Row neighborhood of Downtown Los Angeles. The organization’s primary hub islocatedon San Pedro Street (SP) and includes participant-facing services, staff and departmental offices, and Permanent Supportive Housing units.Programs at the SP site include the Day Center, Women’s Health Clinic, kitchen and meal services, Trauma Recovery Center, supportive service offices, and housing units, among other operations. Although some positions may have a primary work location at another DWC program site or within the community, employees in all roles may be expected to attend trainings, meetings, or other work-related activities at the San Pedro (SP) location. Parking near the San Pedro (SP) Access Center is limited, and employees should plan for offsite parking with a short walk to the site. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of thoserequiredto successfully perform the essential functions of this position: Ability to walk moderate distances between DWC sites or within the surrounding community. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Occasional standing, bending, or reaching for files and office supplies. Ability tolift upto 15lbs. (e.g., binders, reports, or office materials). Ability tomaintainfocus and attention to detail for extended periods of time. Reasonableaccommodationsmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-timeexemptposition. Office hours are 9:00am to 5:30pm with flexibility to work evenings and weekends when necessary Travel Minimal travel throughout LA County fortrainings, conferences, and meetings. Work Location Hybrid(minimum 2 Days Weekly onsite) RequiredEducation,Experience, and Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related fieldrequired. Master's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, or related field preferred. CPA, CGMA, MBA, or similar professional credential preferred. Minimum 3-5 years of experience servingina Finance Manager or equivalent leadership capacity within a nonprofit organization. Minimum 7 years of progressive experience in nonprofit finance,grantsmanagement, budgeting, financial planning, and reporting. Significant experiencemanaging government grants and contracts, including federal, state, county, and city funding sources. Demonstrated experience with OMB 2 CFR 200 Uniform Guidance. Experience preparing and reviewing grant budgets, funder invoices, and financial reports. Experience supervising professional finance staff. Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and GAAP. Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills. Experience with ERP accounting systems (Sage Intacct preferred). Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and interpersonal communication skills. Strong organizational and project management skills. Self-starter with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural humility. Must be a CA resident and live no more than80miles from DWC; mustbe available for in-person meetings at DWC. Must provide documentation ofa negativeTB testresultwithin the last twelve months, onfirstday of hire. Pay Range $95,927- $124,000/yearly Work Authorization Being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. DWC does not sponsor employment visas, such as H-1B. Fair Chance Act Statement Downtown Women’s Center will consider qualified applicants with a criminal historypursuant tothe California Fair Chance Act. You do not need todiscloseyour criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Downtown Women’s Center is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting theCivil Right’sDepartment Fair Chance Act webpage. Downtown Women’s Centerprovidesequal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants andactively seeks candidates who reflect the rich diversity of the communities that we serve. We are committed to a work environment that embraces and promotes individuality and inclusion. We believe that diversity and inclusion of varied perspectives, backgrounds, and life experiences are essential to our organization’s effectiveness, and allow us to serve our clients in the respectful, responsive, and understanding way that they deserve. We define diversity in broad terms to include race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, mental or physical disability, marital status, pregnancy, military and veteran status, medical condition, geography, socio-economic status, and other unique attributes that make us who we are. Downtown Women’s Centercomplies withapplicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Other Duties Pleasenotethis job description is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing ofallactivities, duties,or responsibilities that arerequiredofthe employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities,and activities may change at any time with or without notice. #J-18808-Ljbffr Agupdate