Head of Finance (Full-Time)

The Association of Women's Health, Obstetric and Neonatal Nurses (AWHONN) is a not-for-profit membership organization that promotes the health of women and newborns. Our mission is to empower and support nurses caring for women, newborns, and their families through research, education, and advocacy.

The Finance Manager plays a critical role in ensuring the financial integrity and operational efficiency of the organization. This position is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with grant and funding requirements, preparing for audits, and overseeing the accounts payable and receivable processes. The Finance Manager will work collaboratively across departments and with external vendors and auditors to ensure sound financial stewardship of the organization's resources.

Accounting Operations

Manage daily accounting transactions and maintain the general ledger.

Oversee cash receipts, deposits, and bank reconciliations.

Maintain chart of accounts and ensure proper cost allocation across departments, programs, and grants.

Financial Reporting

Assist in preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.

Provide financial support to department leads and program managers.

May be asked to participate in or support payroll, as needed.

Audit & Compliance

Assist in preparing schedules, documentation, and lead coordination for annual independent audits.

Assist in preparation of IRS Form 990 and other financial filings with third‑party support.

Grant Management

Track restricted and unrestricted grant funds and ensure proper use and reporting.

Maintain compliance with grant contracts, invoicing schedules, and financial documentation.

Support reporting to government and private grantors.

Accounts Payable & Receivable

Manage full‑cycle AP/AR, including invoice processing, check runs, ACH payments, and reimbursements.

Ensure proper coding and documentation for all transactions.

Maintain vendor and customer records in the accounting system.

Serve as the primary point of contact with internal team members.

Communication may occur by phone, virtually, or in‑person.

Supervision
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or progress toward CPA a plus).

Minimum 5 years of nonprofit accounting experience, with knowledge of fund and grant accounting.

Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial regulations.

Experience with accounting and AP software (e.g., Proficient in Excel and financial data analysis.

Experience preparing audit workpapers and supporting external audit teams.

Familiarity with CRM or donor management systems (e.g., Salesforce, Nimble AMS, Wicket, etc).

Experience with multi‑entity or state‑level financial consolidation.

This position is Hybrid and will be required to adhere to AWHONN's Telecommuter Policy.

Incomplete application submissions will not be considered.

AWHONN provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Full-time

Finance