Finance Manager

Description

Life South Community Blood Centers is seeking an experienced, results-driven Finance Manager to lead our Business Office operations at our headquarters in Gainesville, FL
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This position offers the opportunity to oversee essential accounting and financial functions, develop a high-performing team, and drive operational excellence within a mission-driven organization. We're looking for someone who takes ownership, leads by example, and understands that a successful Business Office is more than numbers and deadlines. It's about building relationships, supporting the people who depend on us, and continuously finding ways to do things better.

• Lead and develop your team: Supervise, coach, and support Business Office staff, establishing clear expectations, encouraging professional growth, and promoting accountability.
• Oversee financial operations: Direct daily activities across payroll, accounts payable and receivable, revenue cycle, fixed assets, and expense reporting, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely results.
• Maintain financial accuracy and compliance: Oversee reconciliations, general ledger integrity, financial reporting, and compliance with accounting standards, organizational policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage key financial processes: Oversee banking activities, company credit card programs, billing and collections, depreciation reporting, and other essential financial transactions.
• Drive continuous improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen internal controls, improve systems, and enhance overall operational effectiveness.
• Be a trusted business partner: Build strong relationships with employees, donors, vendors, customers, and internal departments by providing responsive, solutions-focused support.
• Support organizational priorities: Collaborate with leadership on financial analysis, audits, year-end activities, system implementations, and special projects.
• Promote consistency and accountability: Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, monitor deadlines, and ensure financial activities are completed accurately and on time.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and a minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting or financial experience required. An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered in lieu of these requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct supervisory experience
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience with ERP systems, financial software, and advanced Microsoft Excel functions
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and develop employees while maintaining high performance standards
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and a commitment to accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• A customer service mindset with the ability to build positive, collaborative relationships
• Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and ability to meet Life South driving requirements
• Preferred qualifications include a master's degree in Accounting or a related field, CPA or CMA certification, and/or experience in healthcare or nonprofit financial operations.

At Life South, your leadership and financial expertise will make a meaningful impact beyond the numbers. As a nonprofit community blood center dedicated to providing a safe and reliable blood supply, we offer the opportunity to contribute to a lifesaving mission while growing professionally and making a difference across our organization. In…