Finance Manager

People's Express is a growing nonprofit transportation provider serving Southeast Michigan. Our culture and core values are centered on compassion for others, reliable transportation, and care and concern for our clients and each other. If you are hoping to work in a mission‑driven environment, we look forward to hearing from you!

The Finance Manager directs and administers all accounting and financial operations for People's Express and Whitmore Lake Area Human Services ensuring effective stewardship and compliance over organizational resources. This role supports transportation programming through budgeting, accounting, grant compliance, and financial reporting. The Finance Manager works closely with executive leadership, program managers, auditors, and funding agencies. This role is an in‑office position with occasional work from home permitted.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead annual budgeting and ongoing forecasting processes, including variance analysis and reforecasting
• Prepare and present timely monthly and quarterly financial statements and analysis to executive leadership and the Board
• Manage and forecast cash flow, including funding utilization and compliance with grant and funding restrictions
• Support funding diversification strategies while maintaining appropriate liquidity and reserve levels

• Supervise staff and processes for accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger maintenance, bank reconciliations, and payroll journal entries; provide positive and growth‑minded leadership to the team
• Monitor and reconcile restricted and unrestricted funding, including transportation-related grants (e.g., DOT/FTA), ensuring compliance with all grant requirements
• Prepare and submit accurate grant invoices, reimbursement requests, and supporting financial documentation in accordance with funding agency guidelines and timelines
• Administer and maintain financial systems, including the general ledger and reporting tools; identify and implement process and system enhancements
• Develop and deliver training to internal staff on financial policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Lead planning, preparation, and coordination of annual financial statement audits and Single Audits, including preparation of schedules, supporting documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries; ensure compliance with federal funding and Uniform Guidance requirements
• Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks across funding streams and programs; implement and monitor internal controls to address identified risks

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; advanced degree preferred
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience necessary, preferably in a nonprofit or government organization, as well as prior experience successfully managing a team of accounting professionals
• Must demonstrate strong knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP); proficiency in Quick Books required, including hands‑on experience with general ledger management, financial reporting, and grant tracking
• Direct experience administering government grants and contracts (federal, state, and local) is required, with demonstrated expertise in allowable costs, funding restrictions, and multi‑f funding stream reporting requirements
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills necessary, including the ability to explain financial information to leadership and board members in a clear and collaborative manner
• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal transportation policies, regulations, and funding programs preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required, with strong interpersonal effectiveness across diverse audiences