Finance Manager

Company Description Grace Way Village is a community-focused nonprofit organization that has served Treasure Coast residents since 2009. The organization supports individuals and families experiencing poverty, food insecurity, homelessness, and other urgent needs. Grace Way Village provides essential services, resources, and programs designed to promote stability, dignity, and long-term hope. Team members work in a mission-driven environment that values compassion, accountability, and collaboration.

The organization continues to expand its impact and seeks professionals who want to contribute their expertise to meaningful community work.

Role Description The Finance Manager is a part-time, on-site role based in Fort Pierce, FL, responsible for overseeing the financial operations of Grace Way Village. This position manages day-to-day accounting activities, including accounts payable and receivable, general ledger entries, payroll, bank reconciliations, and month-end close. The Finance Manager prepares budgets, forecasts, and financial reports for leadership and the Board, ensuring accurate tracking of program expenses and funding sources.

The role includes monitoring cash flow, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring compliance with relevant nonprofit accounting standards, policies, and regulations. The Finance Manager collaborates with program leaders, development staff, and external partners, supports audits and grant reporting, and contributes to strategic financial planning that advances the organization’s mission.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, deposits, payroll, reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance.
• Maintain accurate financial records in Quick Books Online, including chart of accounts, class allocations, and program expense tracking.
• Complete month-end closing procedures and prepare monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and variance analyses.
• Assist with grant budgeting, accounting, reporting and reimbursement requests.
• Apply the organization's capitalization policy, including proper classification of fixed assets, capital expenditures, construction in progress, and operating expenses.
• Assist leadership with annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow monitoring.
• Maintain financial controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Serve as primary contact and support for annual audits and external auditors and accountants.
• Prepare financial reports for leadership and the Board of Directors.
• Maintain and ensure organized, confidential and ethical financial oversight.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality.

Required Qualifications

• A commitment to the mission of serving individuals and families in need.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience
• Proficiency in Quick Books Online, including class tracking, reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and non-profit financial practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel/Google Sheets and financial analysis.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with nonprofit grant accounting, reporting, and reimbursements.
• Familiarity with fixed asset accounting, construction projects, and capitalization requirements.
• Experience preparing financial reports for nonprofit boards and supporting annual audits.
• Experience using Google Workspace.

Work Environment & Expectations This is an office-based, part-time position requiring 20–30 hours per week. The Finance Manager must be able to independently manage accounting responsibilities, meet reporting deadlines, and maintain the highest standards of integrity and confidentiality.

Compensation Based on education and experience, ranging from $23-28 per hour.