Finance Manager

A well-established Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit focused on advocacy and civil rights is hiring a Finance Manager to own the day-to-day financial operations of the organization. This is a high-impact role with real ownership — you’ll work closely with leadership, manage full-cycle accounting, lead systems upgrades, and help ensure the organization’s long-term financial health. If you’re a detail-oriented finance professional who wants your work to mean something, this is worth a look. WHAT YOU’LL DO Support annual budget preparation, deliver monthly budget-to-actual reports to department leaders, and build financial forecasts for organizational planning and board reporting. Serve as the primary audit liaison, coordinate IRS Form 990 and state filings, and maintain all regulatory compliance requirements including DCCA filings, State Charity Registration, and TDI worksheets. Manage accounts payable and receivable, record payroll journal entries, and reconcile bank and investment accounts on a monthly basis. Lead implementation of expense management tools, payment processing solutions, and automation connecting QuickBooks with payroll (ADP) to streamline reimbursements and reporting. Conduct daily reviews of operating balances, manage inter-account transfers, and communicate material changes in cash position to leadership. Review and approve payroll submissions, coordinate onboarding/offboarding financials. Develop and maintain written financial procedures and internal controls; manage vendor contracts, W‑9s, and payment history. WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience 3+ years in accounting or financial management; nonprofit experience preferred Working knowledge of GAAP; experience supporting annual audits and 990 filings Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll coordination Strong attention to detail, able to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously Self‑motivated with a collaborative, accountable work style NICE TO HAVE CPA license or CPA candidacy Experience with Bill.com, Expensify, Stripe, or similar platforms Familiarity with ADP, TriNet, or other HR/payroll platforms Salesforce or comparable CRM experience Knowledge of Hawaiʻi’s nonprofit regulatory environment (DCCA, State Charity Registration, TDI) WHY THIS ROLE This is a mission-driven organization where your work directly enables advocacy and community impact across Hawaii. Collaboration, transparency, and a commitment to equity and inclusion define the team’s approach to all its work, including financial management. A moving allowance is available for the right candidate relocating to Oahu. #J-18808-Ljbffr