Finance Manager

• Location 467 Bloomfield Avenue,Bloomfield, CT, 06002,United States
• Base Pay $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Finance, Foundation, Policies
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Travel 5%
• Manage Others No

The Finance Manager is responsible for overseeing and executing the financial operations of the Connecticut Catholic Foundation. This position supports the financial health, stewardship, compliance, and long-term sustainability of the Foundation through sound financial management, fund accounting, budgeting, reporting, internal controls, and strategic financial analysis.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Finance Manager works collaboratively with the Board of Directors, Investment Committee, Finance Committee, staff, volunteers, financial institutions, auditors, and professional advisors to develop, implement, and maintain financial strategies that support the Foundation's mission and goals. The Finance Manager serves as a key resource to leadership by providing accurate financial information, analysis, and recommendations to support informed decision-making.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• Develop and maintain financial reporting tools, dashboards, and analyses to support organizational decision-making.
• Analyze financial trends, operating results, and emerging risks, and provide recommendations to support strategic planning and long‑term sustainability.
• Manage account reconciliations, cash flow projections, investment transfers, and operating fund transfers.
• Manage the Foundation's fund accounting system and related financial records.
• Ensure accurate accounting and reporting of endowed, restricted, donor‑advised, designated, and unrestricted funds in accordance with donor intent and applicable accounting standards.
• Manage fund balances, contributions, grants, distributions, investment activity, and related transactions.
• Ensure the accurate recording and reconciliation of gifts, grants, fund activity, and related financial transactions.
• Monitor financial stewardship of Foundation assets and ensure adherence to approved financial policies and spending practices.
• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve internal controls, financial policies, and procedures to safeguard Foundation assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Coordinate all required tax filings, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax preparers, financial institutions, and other professional advisors.
• Identify and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks affecting the Foundation.

• Prepare financial reports, analyses, presentations, and supporting materials for the Board of Directors, Investment Committee, Finance Committee, and other stakeholder groups.
• Assist with the operations and administration of the Investment and Finance Committees.
• Participate in meetings and provide professional financial guidance to Foundation leadership and committees.

• Evaluate financial systems and technologies and recommend enhancements to support organizational growth.
• Stay current on trends in philanthropy, nonprofit finance, accounting standards, and financial management best practices.
• Identify opportunities and business strategies that support the Foundation's mission, vision, and long‑term growth.

• Assist with operations of the Investment and Finance Committees
• Assist with maintaining the foundation’s policies
• Assist with technology and security
• Provides supplemental support for marketing, communications, or development projects as…