Finance & Accounting Manager (Foundation)

Finance Manager | Boston | Hybrid (3 days/week on-site)An established foundation is seeking a Finance Manager to lead its finance and accounting operations, support HR and payroll compliance, and help refine the systems that keep the operations team running. This is a hands-on, cross-functional role at a mission-driven grantmaking organization that stewards a substantial annual giving budget. It's a strong fit for a finance professional who wants their technical skills to translate directly into community impact. Reports to the Finance Director.Compensation / Benefits:Strong base pay+ 6% retirement plan mat+ Hybrid working environment+ Top pedigree organization+ Opportunities for growth & promotionResponsibilities: Own the annual operating budget and partner with department leads to track budget-to-actual performanceBuild financial models and forecasts, and prepare and present reporting to senior leadershipDirect cash flow planning while keeping internal and external stakeholders informedReconcile and review monthly financials, and monitor profit-and-loss activityOversee the day-to-day work of the outsourced accounting partnerEstablish and continuously strengthen internal controls, assessing regularly for adherence and improvementCoordinate the annual tax preparation process including form 990 alongside the external tax preparerAct as a strategic thought partner to finance leadership on priorities, planning, and cross-team collaborationMaintain documented policies and procedures, financial contracts and renewals, and inventory/asset trackingServe as the primary point of contact for finance inquiries, internal and externalAdminister biweekly payroll and, in partnership with an outsourced HR consultant, manage onboarding/offboarding, leave administration, and benefits- and compliance-related trainingPrepare and submit annual benefits filings and complete compensation and benefits surveysRequirements:Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline7+ years in accounting or finance; a mix of public accounting and nonprofit/foundation experience is a strong plusAdvanced Excel is essential (pivot tables, lookups), with broad Microsoft Office proficiencySharp financial analysis and modeling capabilityClear, confident communication with both internal teams and external partnersStrong project-management instincts and a deadline-driven approachA proven track record of handling confidential information with discretionSelf-directed and proactive, with sound judgment on when to loop in teammatesDetail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable balancing competing prioritiesA demonstrated focus on controls, compliance, and risk mitigationCollaborative, adaptable, and service-minded, suited to a small, close-knit teamExperience managing accounting or HR vendors, familiarity with benefits administration, and exposure to cloud-based AP automation and nonprofit/fund-accounting ERP platforms are all a plus