Finance Manager

Job OverviewWe are seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to oversee our financial operations and contribute to the strategic growth of our organization. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership abilities and a thorough understanding of financial management principles. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with regulations, managing budgets, and driving business development initiatives.Essential Duties & Responsibilities includeOverall coordination and control of fiscal and business operations of the agency, ensuring excellent financial oversight and stewardshipoverseeing long-term budgetary planning in alignment with the strategic planleading and coordinating the annual budget processadministrating agency and program budgets, contracts, purchasing, invoicing, collections, receiving, banking, credit management, and general accountingmanaging payroll, benefits, and taxesdetermining and sustaining appropriate cash flow and reserve levelsdetermining and securing sufficient bridge and operational funding as neededresearching and developing alternate funding sourcesgeneral supervision of all business transactionsplanning, implementing, and on-going evaluation of financial and business policies, procedures, and systemsplanning and managing the annual audit, including: vetting auditor, ensuring the timely and accurate submission of supporting documents and all other required filings and reports, and coordinating presentation and clarification to and acting as staff liaison with Board Audit Committeeconducting comprehensive risk assessment and managementassessing existing liabilities, reviewing and managing all insurance policies, and recommending changes and improvements as neededreviewing lease and managing facility issues and relationship(s)reviewing and negotiating grant, service, and vendor contractsadministrating third-party payment systemsproviding weekly management reports and analysis to Executive Director via Quickbooksproviding monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and analysis to Board via QuickbooksSupervisoryRecruiting, hiring, and training finance staff as neededensuring that the Bookkeeper and other financial staff are capable, effective, and efficient representative of HRCconducting annual reviews of finance staffleading and managing finance staff with professionalism and compassionsupervising and evaluating finance staff; including developing and monitoring work plans and goals; successfully resolving conflicts; and taking and documenting corrective action as necessaryDevelopmentworking with Bookkeeper, Program Manager and Executive Director to prepare grant budget proposalsworking with Development team to ensure integrity in fundraisingmanage/coordinate public fiscal postings with Executive DirectorLeadershipadminister HR oversight function and supportwork with Executive team, staff and Board to develop agency Code of Ethicsparticipating in agency strategic planningworking closely with the Executive Director and other executive and management staffensuring ongoing compliance with, and timely submission of, all federal, state, agency and funder or other applicable reporting requirementsattending and participating in all required meetings and trainingsother duties as assigned by or to assist Executive Director to meet HRC goals and objectivesMinimum skills and qualificationsIt is critical that the Finance Manager, in addition to demonstrated expertise and experience, possess and use executive level analytical, critical, and strategic thinking and planning skills.Other skills required include:comprehensive knowledge of operations and accountingexceptional mastery of technical finance, business, and grants administration skillsdemonstrated assessment and problem-solving skillsexperience to function in both advisory and staff positionsexceptional mastery of financial software, especially QuickBooksability to work closely and successfully with the Executive Director and other executive and management staffensuring compliance with program and funding requirementsmaintaining accurate recordseffective written and verbal communication skillseffective supervision and personnel management skillseffective organizational, time management, and project management skillsability to work accurately with a high attention to detaildisplaying a high level of professionalismability to work independently and as a team memberability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks, projects, and teamsQualification RequirementsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.Employee is responsible for performing work accurately and on time. Requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Education and/or Experienceminimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business, Public or Health Care Administrationa minimum of five years of comparable, applicable, professional experience is requiredcandidates with non-profit, public grants management and/or housing program experience strongly preferred.satisfactory background, DMV, and credit checks are requiredCertificates, Licenses, Registrations, DiplomasA valid California Driver’s License, satisfactory driving record, and use of reliable personal car are required.Computer Skillsmust demonstrate proficiency with PC MS Office and similar software, including Excel, Word, PowerPointable to use standard office equipmentexpert level proficiency in computerized accounting and QuickbooksOther Skills, Abilities, Knowledge Requiredexcellent financial management. budgeting, and project management skillsability to take authority over projects, take initiative, insure compliance, and accept responsibilitydemonstrated dependability and initiativeexcellent skills in grants compliance, management, and reportingexceptional record keeping skills; including the ability to obtain and maintain accurate, detailed and confidential notes and client files specific to program requirementsmust maintain program, client and agency confidentialityability to inspire, lead and manage staff effectively and efficientlyflexibility to deal effectively with a variety of people, situations, problems and challengesmust be organized, detail oriented, and able to manage multiple diverse projects and priorities successfullyLanguage Skillsmust effectively communicate at professional, management level in English; including ability to read, write, and orally communicate (including presentation skills) at all levels of the organizationMathematical Skillsability to apply basic and advanced mathematical concepts (addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication, fractions, ratios and percentages) to practical work, including planning, budgeting, data analysis, projection, and reportingReasoning Abilitymust have the ability to define problems and seek workable solutions; apply principles of logical thinking to localized tasks and projects; as well as deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variablesmust have demonstrated ability to spot inconsistencies and suggest appropriate course of action.Physical Demands and Working EnvironmentThe physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. HRC is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Variations in conditions may occur under certain circumstances.Physical DemandsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Employee frequently is required to sit. Employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch.Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25-30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. HRC is an equal opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.The work environment is usually indoors in a typical office environment. Travel within MontereyCounty is frequent. Occasional travel outside of Monterey County, including the throughout the state of California and out of state, is required.