Persevere · 12 hours ago
Nonprofit Finance Manager (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expPersevere is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering justice-impacted individuals through innovative workforce development and career preparation. The Finance Manager will be responsible for day-to-day accounting and grant management while partnering closely with leadership to support sound financial decision-making.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Manage core accounting operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timeliness
Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial reports that support organizational planning and decision-making
Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, proactively flagging issues and recommending solutions
Support leadership with financial insights that connect daily operations to broader organizational goals
Execute key accounting functions, including:
Month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
Payroll entry and payroll allocation across funding sources
Fixed asset tracking and schedules
Preparation of financial information for audits, tax filings, and Form 990
Maintain QuickBooks Online records, bank accounts, credit cards, and supporting documentation
Ensure adherence to GAAP and internal financial controls
Support financial planning and budget development for grant-funded programs
Monitor grant budgets and expenditures to ensure compliance with funder and regulatory requirements
Allocate payroll and expenses across grants, contracts, and cost centers in accordance with budgets and the Cost Allocation Plan
Maintain accurate tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds
Identify potential compliance or budget issues early and collaborate with staff to resolve them
Assist with grant reporting, documentation, and audits
Identify opportunities to improve financial and grant management processes, documentation, and workflows
Help develop and maintain clear procedures that support compliance, efficiency, and continuity
Collaborate cross-functionally with program, operations, and leadership teams to support grant and financial success
Contribute to a culture of accountability, learning, and continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
3–5 years of accounting or financial management experience
At least 1–2 years of nonprofit and grant accounting experience
Working knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial practices
Familiarity with grant administration, compliance, and cost allocation
Experience with QuickBooks Online and advanced spreadsheet skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
Preferred
CPA or progress toward certification
Grant management certification
Experience improving or scaling finance processes in a growing organization
Company
Persevere
Persevere, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with a mission to support at-risk and justice-impacted individuals.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$15.4MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administation
2022-08-03Grant· $15.4M
Leadership Team
Talia Klutch
Director of Strategic Partnerships
Recent News
Memphis Business Journal
2022-10-26
2022-08-23
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