Finance Manager (Non-Profit)

Finance Manager (Non-Profit) $65000 - $80000 per year | Cleveland, OH | On-site | Permanent Finance & Foundation Operations Manager | Nonprofit Financial & Fund Administration A bit about us: Our client is a mission-driven nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting charitable giving and strengthening community-focused initiatives. The organization partners with individuals, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders to help manage charitable resources and facilitate meaningful giving. Guided by faith-based values, integrity, stewardship, and service, the team is committed to making a positive and lasting impact in the communities it serves. Why join us? Take ownership of a diverse, high-impact role spanning finance, fund administration, grantmaking, and foundation operations. Make a meaningful difference by helping administer approximately $10.5 million in annual grants and distributions supporting charitable organizations and communities. Enjoy employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, family coverage, an HSA contribution, and up to a 4% matching 403(b) contribution. Grow professionally through development and educational opportunities while building specialized expertise in nonprofit finance, charitable funds, and foundation operations. Join a relaxed, positive, faith-centered workplace that prioritizes flexibility, work-life balance, a family-positive culture, generous holidays, paid vacation, and sick time. Job Details Working closely with organizational leadership, outside accounting professionals, financial partners, donors, grant recipients, and vendors, this individual will play a central role in ensuring financial and charitable activities are administered accurately, efficiently, and with a high level of integrity and responsiveness. Responsibilities Finance Management Oversee day-to-day financial operations, including accounts payable, bookkeeping, account reconciliations, invoice processing, and financial recordkeeping. Monitor administrative budgets, prepare financial reports for leadership and the Board, and identify significant budget variances. Coordinate annual audits, compliance reviews, and required financial filings in partnership with outside accounting and audit professionals. Maintain accurate and organized financial records and supporting documentation. Fund Administration Administer various types of charitable funds, including establishing new funds and maintaining appropriate agreements and documentation. Monitor contributions, distributions, fund balances, and applicable restrictions while maintaining accurate financial and database records. Respond to routine inquiries from donors and fundholders and coordinate more complex matters with organizational leadership. Maintain appropriate internal controls, financial procedures, and documentation standards. Research and resolve financial or administrative discrepancies as needed. Grant Administration Process and track grant recommendations, approvals, payments, acknowledgments, and supporting documentation in accordance with established policies. Communicate with donors, grant recipients, financial institutions, and other parties involved in charitable transactions. Prepare grant and fund distribution materials, reports, award communications, and supporting records for leadership and Board review. Maintain accurate and organized grantmaking documentation and records. Office Operations Help oversee day-to-day office operations, including vendor relationships, technology coordination, facilities, office equipment, supplies, insurance records, and filing systems. Serve as a professional point of contact for visitors, phone calls, email inquiries, mailings, and other organizational communications in collaboration with administrative staff. Assist organizational leadership with events, special initiatives, and other operational projects as needed. Qualifications Professional Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent education and relevant professional experience will be considered. Three to five years of experience in accounting, bookkeeping, nonprofit operations, fund administration, or a related financial role. Working knowledge of bookkeeping principles, financial controls, reconciliations, and sound financial recordkeeping practices. Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience working with database software and bookkeeping or accounting systems. Demonstrated ability to manage projects, communicate professionally in writing, and maintain accurate and organized financial records. Previous nonprofit experience is preferred but not required. Personal Qualifications Alignment with the organization’s Christian faith, mission, and values, including active participation in a local church. Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a strong commitment to accuracy, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with colleagues, Board members, donors, grant recipients, vendors, and other stakeholders. Self-motivated and adaptable, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative, small-office environment. Ability to develop strong working knowledge of the organization’s financial systems, processes, and charitable activities. Sound judgment, personal accountability, and a commitment to performing work with excellence. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. #J-18808-Ljbffr Australia-Employment