Finance Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a Finance Manager to oversee core accounting activities and help maintain reliable financial operations for a mission-focused organization in Richmond, Virginia. This role combines hands-on financial management with support for grant oversight, payroll administration, budgeting, and selected human resources processes. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while producing accurate reporting and maintaining compliance.

Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily financial operations by managing payables, receivables, reconciliations, and other routine accounting tasks that keep records current and accurate.
• Maintain the general ledger and prepare timely financial information to support leadership decision-making, program activity, and external reporting needs.
• Monitor income and spending across programs, grants, and funding categories to ensure expenses are recorded correctly and restricted funds are used appropriately.
• Administer vendor payments, recurring disbursements, and payroll processing while verifying accuracy and supporting compliance with applicable requirements.
• Partner with leadership on annual budgeting, month-end close activities, cash flow visibility, and the preparation of internal financial reports.
• Assist with audit readiness by organizing supporting documentation, strengthening internal controls, and helping compile materials for compliance reviews and required filings.
• Contribute to grant financial administration by tracking allocations, documenting transactions, and supporting reporting tied to funded initiatives.
• Support employee recordkeeping, benefits coordination, onboarding and offboarding activities, and maintenance of HR-related documentation and policies.
• Help coordinate hiring logistics, time and leave tracking, and adherence to federal and state employment guidelines relevant to day-to-day operations.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Human Resources, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in accounting or finance, with additional exposure to HR administration considered a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency with QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Experience preparing budgets, supporting month-end close, and producing clear, accurate financial reports.
• Familiarity with payroll administration for a small workforce and understanding of related compliance considerations.
• Ability to stay organized, manage competing deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy in detailed financial work.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Background in a nonprofit or other small-organization environment is highly preferred.