Job Description

Submit your resume and cover letter to

info@abetterwayfoundationct.org

, with the subject line "Finance Manager." Open until filled. Ideal start date mid-late March 2025.

About A Better Way Foundation:

A Better Way Foundation is a fiscal sponsor dedicated to supporting grassroots community organizing efforts across Connecticut. We provide high-quality, values-aligned fiscal sponsorship to help organizations grow, strengthen, build power, and organize communities across Connecticut. We help emerging groups transform into robust, sustainable organizations.

Position Overview:

The Finance Manager works with the Operations Director to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of ABWF's financial management systems, processes, policies and records. The Manager must be experienced in non-profit accounting and able to manage the complexity of fiscal sponsorship accounting at the scale of $3million and above. The Manager leads day-to-day finance functions for the organization, performing a variety of bookkeeping and accounting duties. In collaboration with ABWF staff and our fiscally-sponsored projects, the Manager will maintain the general ledgers; provide regular financial reporting; and ensure compliance with all regulations. To that end, the Manager must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate and influence people working together with a variety of priorities. The Manager must also be able to teach basic non-profit financial management principles to leaders of fiscally sponsored projects. The Manager should be comfortable with handling large amounts of data and be very familiar with QuickBooks Online. This position is part of a growing and robust finance and operations team at ABWF, offering opportunities for growth.

Essential Job Functions

Ensure the integrity and data quality of ABWF's financial management systems. Oversee integrity and manage all accounting processes and systems. Ensure that all books are accurate and maintained up to date; Perform monthly close; Analyze financial statements, ensure accuracy, and make ongoing corrections as necessary; Provide timely and accurate cash flow projections; Manage invoices and receivables, distribute financial reports internally and to fiscally sponsored projects. Review and process all organizational expenses and payments and follow up as needed. Oversee timely credit card reconciliations. Oversee compliant cash management practices including conducting reconciliations for all bank accounts, prepaid debit cards, PayPal, and other accounts. Ensure that the financial systems and ABWF processes provide proper financial management support and assistance to our fiscally sponsored projects; Work with Operations Director to ensure that ongoing financial training is provided and that all deadlines and requirements are met; Handle internal bank transfers; Prepare required financial reports for funders; Coordinate and oversee 1099 preparation at the end of the year; Coordinate with the Operations Director and external accountants to complete 990 and Fixed Asset schedule; Manage the annual audit; Ensure that ABWF policies and procedures are implemented as expected; Perform other administrative and financial responsibilities as may be required.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting and at least 3 years' relevant experience or4 or more years of relevant experience working in organizations with annual budgets of at least $2 million dollars; Experience in non-profit accounting; able to hit-the-ground running with a large, complex non-profit organization with a budget of approximately $3.5million. Strong knowledge and a proven record of success in managing key nonprofit financial and accounting practices and procedures; Extensive knowledge of QuickBooks Online and Excel; also Google Workspace; Knowledge of fiscal sponsorship and/or multi-entity structures strongly desired; Knowledge of Bill.com or similar expense management software a plus; Experience training others in non-profit financial management principles is a plus; Strong commitment to racial, economic, and gender justice values; Deep respect for community organizing in low-income communities for human rights and human dignity; Must be able to thrive in a workplace culture where diversity is valued; Must be a people person who can influence others to collaborate for the greater good, while attending to specific needs of individuals; Ability to work both independently and in a collaborative environment; Must be focused and well-organized; A problem solver; Must be a strong operational, as well as, strategic manager; Able to manage multiple priorities.

Position Type:

Salaried $80,000-$85,000 (commensurate with experience)

Full-time (exempt), 40 hours/week.

The position is mostly virtual with some in-person requirements. Our office is based in New Haven, Connecticut.

Benefits package includes health/dental insurance, unlimited PTO, and 401k options.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid parental leave Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in New Haven, CT 06510