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A purpose-driven organization focused on advancing equity and regional prosperity is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Finance Operations Manager to join its team. This position plays a key role in managing financial workflows, ensuring compliance, optimizing systems, and supporting cross-functional operations across the organization.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, the Finance Operations Manager will oversee financial processes, data systems, reporting, and team coordination, all while ensuring smooth and accurate operations in a fast-paced, mission-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Compliance

• Lead the development and implementation of internal financial processes and procedures

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to forecast financial activities and generate monthly and ad-hoc reports

• Monitor transactions for compliance with regulatory and organizational policies

• Manage data integrity in the organization’s financial systems, ensuring timely and accurate documentation

• Review and approve payment requests and documentation for accuracy and policy adherence

• Maintain oversight of system coding structures and support team members with financial systems use

Reporting & Analysis

• Track financial contributions and align with budgetary planning

• Assist in developing and monitoring program and operational budgets

• Review financial reporting packages and follow up on discrepancies or compliance issues

• Prepare data for tax filings, audits, and organizational reporting (e.g., board reports, annual reports)

• Support year-end reconciliations and manage recurring financial processes such as distribution schedules

Grants Management

• Develop, maintain, and improve grantmaking processes, policies, and systems

• Coordinate with program teams to forecast grant activity and prepare related financial reports

• Conduct compliance checks on grant recipients against relevant watchlists (sanctions, political exposure, etc.)

• Ensure accuracy and proper documentation of grant data within the CSuite platform

• Review and validate payment requests, award letters, and grant agreements

• Serve as the main point of contact for system-related inquiries and staff support

• Respond to donor and grantee inquiries and troubleshoot issues as needed

Process Optimization & System Management

• Lead initiatives to digitize workflows, streamline operations, and improve financial system usage

• Maintain financial documentation and record-keeping protocols

• Standardize procedures and policies related to finance-related data and transactions

• Support tax documentation and year-end reporting processes for stakeholders

Team & Project Leadership

• Supervise and guide a team focused on administrative and system support for financial operations

• Lead training on internal systems and ensure continuous learning across the team

• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development for team members

• Collaborate across departments to maximize efficiency and consistency in financial workflows

• Champion continuous improvement initiatives and best practices in financial operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field

• 6+ years of experience in financial operations, systems management, or a related role

• Proficiency in financial and CRM platforms (e.g., CSuite, Foundant, Salesforce, or similar)

• Strong understanding of financial compliance and reporting standards

• Proven leadership and team management skills

• Exceptional organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills

• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and operational excellence

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on operational efficiency, is passionate about financial stewardship, and enjoys leading system and process improvements in a collaborative and values-driven environment.
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