Finance Manager | Boston | Hybrid (3 days/week on-site)
An established foundation is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its finance and accounting operations, support HR and payroll compliance, and help refine the systems that keep the operations team running. This is a hands‑on, cross‑functional role at a mission‑driven grant‑making organization that stewards a substantial annual giving budget. It's a strong fit for a finance professional who wants their technical skills to translate directly into community impact. Reports to the Finance Director.
Strong base pay
- Hybrid working environment
- Top pedigree organization
- Opportunities for growth & promotion
Responsibilities
Own the annual operating budget and partner with department leads to track budget‑to‑actual performance
Build financial models and forecasts, and prepare and present reporting to senior leadership
Direct cash flow planning while keeping internal and external stakeholders informed
Reconcile and review monthly financials, and monitor profit and loss activity
Oversee the day‑to‑day work of the outsourced accounting partner
Establish and continuously strengthen internal controls, assessing regularly for adherence and improvement
Coordinate the annual tax preparation process including form 990 alongside the external tax preparer
Act as a strategic thought partner to finance leadership on priorities, planning, and cross‑team collaboration
Maintain documented policies and procedures, financial contracts and renewals, and inventory/asset tracking
Serve as the primary point of contact for finance inquiries, internal and external
Administer biweekly payroll and, in partnership with an outsourced HR consultant, manage onboarding/offboarding, leave administration, and benefits and compliance‑related training
Prepare and submit annual benefits filings and complete compensation and benefits surveys
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline
7+ years in accounting or finance; a mix of public accounting and nonprofit/foundation experience is a strong plus
Advanced Excel is essential (pivot tables, lookups), with broad Microsoft Office proficiency
Sharp financial analysis and modeling capability
Clear, confident communication with both internal teams and external partners
Strong project‑management instincts and a deadline‑driven approach
A proven track record of handling confidential information with discretion
Self‑directed and proactive, with sound judgment on when to loop in teammates
Detail‑oriented, dependable, and comfortable balancing competing priorities
A demonstrated focus on controls, compliance, and risk mitigation
Collaborative, adaptable, and service‑mindful, suited to a small, close‑knit team
Experience managing accounting or HR vendors, familiarity with benefits administration, and exposure to cloud‑based AP automation and nonprofit/fund‑accounting ERP platforms are all a plus
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