Finance Manager; Non-Profit

Finance Manager (Non-Profit)

$65000 - $80000 per year | Cleveland, OH | On-site | Permanent

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.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

• 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 fund holders 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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…