Manager of Finance and Accounting

Position:
Manager of Finance and Accounting
Location: 1009 Grant Street, Denver, CO 80203
Compensation: $96,750 – $112,500 annually
Work Arrangement:
Hybrid | Onsite 2 Days per Week
Employment Type:
Exempt | Full-Time

Why join The Denver Foundation?

At The Denver Foundation
, you'll be part of an organization dedicated to inspiring people and mobilizing resources to strengthen our community. Guided by a vision of Metro Denver where leadership, prosperity, and culture are shaped by racial equity, we are committed to creating meaningful and lasting change.

As a proactive, collaborative, and resolute leader in reducing racial disparities, we bring together donors, community partners, and changemakers to address the region's most pressing challenges. Joining our team means contributing to impactful work that advances equity, strengthens communities, and helps build a more inclusive future for all.

For more information about The Denver Foundation, visit https://denverfoundation.org/

What We Offer:

Medical, Life, and Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Contributions

Tuition Assistance

Make an Impact Through Financial Leadership:

The Denver Foundation is seeking a Manager of Finance and Accounting to strengthen financial operations, enhance reporting and analysis, and support informed decision-making across the organization.

Reporting to the Controller within the Finance, Impact, and Technology (FIT) Department, this newly created role offers a balanced opportunity to lead core accounting functions while driving financial planning and analysis. The Manager will also supervise accounting team members and collaborate closely with the Assistant Controller to promote accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in the Foundation's financial processes.

Components of the role will focus upon:

Accounting Oversight and Financial Operations (50%)

• In coordination with the Assistant Controller, support oversight, accuracy, and completeness of accounting activity and the general ledger.
• Support in review and approval across accounting processes, including transaction activity, reconciliations, accounts payable, and payroll accounting.
• Participate in monthly and annual close activities, including review of account analyses, reconciliations, financial statement support, and unusual variances.
• Support accounting for gifts, grants, investments, fund activity, and other foundation transactions, escalating significant or unusual accounting judgments as appropriate.

Financial Planning and Analysis (50%)

• Support the development and coordination of the annual budget and periodic forecasts in partnership with the Controller and organizational leaders.
• Develop multi-year financial models, scenario analyses, and forecasts to support strategic planning and organizational decision-making.
• Analyze revenue, expenses, staffing, administrative fees, and other key financial drivers; identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Support development of financial models for new programs, partnerships, service models, and other organizational initiatives.
• Prepare management reporting and financial analysis that translates financial and accounting results into actionable insights for leadership.

Reporting and Strategic Projects

• Prepare and review financial and management reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Support development and maintenance of financial dashboards, KPI reporting, and recurring management reports.
• Partner with the Assistant Controller to ensure reporting is based on accurate, timely, and well-controlled financial data.
• Support Board, Finance, and Audit Committee reporting.
• Assist with preparation of annual audit work and Form 990 reporting.
• Support implementation of new financial processes,…