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Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA) · 22 hours ago

Finance Operations Manager

Santa Cruz, CA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$84K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Nonprofits Insurance Alliance (NIA) is a mission-driven organization that supports over 20,000 nonprofit organizations in the U.S. The Finance Operations Manager will optimize finance processes, collaborate with leadership, and ensure seamless financial data flow while supporting core accounting duties.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive reviews of the month-end close process to reduce cycle time and improve data accuracy

Partner with the Finance leadership to ensure the chart of accounts and reporting structures support meaningful monthly variance analysis and forecasting

Lead continuous improvement projects, such as implementing new tools or streamlining processes

Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

Act as the primary liaison between Finance leadership to ensure data integrity across all financial reports

Work with the Finance leadership to document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure internal controls are robust yet efficient

Translate complex financial data or situations into actionable insights for the CFO to support executive decision-making

Assist with technical accounting tasks, month-end close activities, expense reviews, audits preparation and execution, and reconciliations or other ad hoc projects

Assist with payroll process as needed

Monitor departmental KPIs to track the health of financial operations

Assess compliance with financial regulations and controls by testing general ledger, account balances, balance sheets, income statements, and related financial statements, examining and analyzing records, reports, operating practices, and documentation

Ensure compliance with GAAP standards while maintaining an agile operational environment

Qualification

Financial processesGAAP complianceFinancial reportingProcess mappingMicrosoft ExcelCritical thinkingAnalytical skillsStakeholder influenceMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordFinance certificationsCorporate finance experienceCommunication skillsAttention to detailTime managementProblem-solving

Required

Strong understanding of financial processes, generally accepted accounting principles, and financial reporting

Strong critical thinking analytical skills and attention to detail

Demonstrated ability to write clear and conclusive narrative reports

Strong ability to map complex processes and identify 'pain points' or risks

Ability to navigate through ambiguous conditions

Exceptional communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at the VP and C-Suite levels

Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Outlook & Word, proficient in Excel

Comfortable with fast paced activity and ability to prioritize to meet deliverable dates

This is a desk position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, bend, reach, or sit for up to 3 hours at a time

Must have adequate vision (with corrective lenses if needed) to clearly view computer screen

Must have adequate hearing to perform job tasks

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

7+ years of relevant experience in corporate finance, accounting, or finance operations