Financial Manager (PT), Private Foundation: harp-weaver LLC

Bryn Mawr College; Wales; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Financial Manager responsible for overseeing bookkeeping, tracking grant payments, and preparing financial reports. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least five years of experience in nonprofit accounting. Knowledge of GAAP and proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel are essential. This position requires substantial in-office work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is required.
• At least five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance is necessary.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit-specific accounting standards and compliance management.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and vendor relationships.
• Track grant payments and prepare financial reports.
• Coordinate filing of tax returns with federal and state entities.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Financial management software

Compliance

Internal controls and policies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

The Financial Manager serves as a financial contact for the clients of harp-weaver LLC. The Financial Manager is responsible for initiating grant payments, tracking payments made by the clients of harp-weaver LLC, obtaining, and maintaining financial reports, filings, insurance, all bookkeeping aspects, and special projects.

Typical Duties:

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following on behalf of the clients of harp-weaver LLC:

• Bookkeeping including managing vendor relationships, coordinating grant payments, entering payables/checks in QuickBooks (QB), reconciling Bank and Money Market Accounts in QB, updating and reconciling investment account spreadsheet and recording unrealized gain/loss;
• Maintain and track insurance policies, affinity group memberships, and vendor contracts;
• Support the annual budgeting/spending policy processes;
• Work with Executive Director on cash flow for grants and operations;
• Prepare monthly reports including the Balance Sheet, YTD Profit & Loss, and Grants Payable Spreadsheet and perform financial analysis as needed;
• Provide administrative support and coordination for the audit/review team, including audit firm, staff, Finance Committee, and/or Treasurer and other officers;
• Coordinate the filing for 990-PF, 990-T (if applicable) returns with federal and state entities as well as quarterly estimated excise taxes;
• Attend Finance Committee Meetings and other meetings of the clients of harp-weaver LLC; and
• Other duties as assigned by the Principal of harp-weaver LLC.

Conditions:

• harp-weaver LLC has office space at 8033 Germantown Avenue Phila., PA 19118.
• Due to the collaborative nature of the work, it is expected that most of the time will be spent in the office.

Position Qualifications and Knowledge

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree: A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field.
• General experience: At least five years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance.

Job Knowledge and Skills:

• Nonprofit accounting: Must have a strong knowledge of nonprofit-specific accounting standards, such asGAAP for nonprofits .
• Compliance: Must understand and be able to manage compliance with federal and state requirements for tax-exempt organizations.
• Financial management software: Proficiency in software such as QuickBooks, Excel, and other grant or donor management systems is necessary.
• Internal controls and policies: Must have experience in developing and implementing internal controls and financial policies.