Business Finance Manager

Sevita; Bakersfield (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position (40 hours/week)

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

On-Demand Pay

Job summary

Mentor Community Services, part of the Sevita family, is hiring a Business Finance Manager in Bakersfield, CA. The role focuses on financial planning, analysis, and reporting to support strategic decisions and ensure integrity of financial data.

The ideal candidate will bring 5–7 years of accounting/financial management experience, a degree in accounting (MBA/CPA preferred), and proficiency in Hyperion/Essbase; VBA is a plus. This is a full-time, hybrid role with in-office weekly requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field is required or preferred.
• MBA & CPA is preferred.
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in Accounting/Financial Management.
• Hyperion/Essbase experience preferred.
• VBA experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial plans in accordance with annual budgets, quarterly revenue and profit targets, headcount authorizations, and recurring forecasts.
• Serve as the region’s primary liaison to corporate finance and accounting; articulate field operations’ needs for support and assistance.
• Provide assistance to corporate finance and accounting staff with development of systems and approaches that address company requirements and are responsive and sensitive to field needs.
• Perform monthly/quarterly analysis of operations’ results for all state and regional centers vs. plan(s).
• Serve as a financial resource to the operating group, Vice President, and State Director(s).
• Make recommendations for approval of state and regional headcount additions.
• Review and make recommendations for approval of requisitions of capital and operating expenditures.
• Provide financial input and recommendations for approval of requisitions of capital and operating expenditures in accordance with Region/Corporate goals and needs.
• Provide financial input and recommendations for contracts and proposals.
• Maintain an effective control environment for the accounting operations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

Adaptability

Time management

Multitask

Written and oral communication

Contract/operational finance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or related field)

MBA & CPA preferred

Tools

Hyperion/Essbase

VBA

Job description

Mentor Community Services, a part of the Sevita family, provides community-based services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Here we believe every person has the right to live well, and everyone deserves to have a fulfilling career. You’ll join a mission-driven team and create relationships that motivate us all every day. Join us today, and experience a career well lived.

Business Finance Manager

Do you have strong leadership skills, extensive experience in Business Finance, and are looking for more meaningful work? Are you interested in working for a company that positively impacts the lives of the many individuals it serves? In the Business Finance Manager role, you will contribute to the company’s commitment to serve others by providing financial analysis to support business decision making and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.

Salary: $90,000 - $91,500 Annually

Hybrid Schedule (1x a week in office, 4 remote)

Must be able to commute to Bakersfield office.

• Prepare financial plans in accordance with annual budgets, quarterly revenue and profit targets, headcount authorizations, and recurring forecasts
• Serve as the region’s primary liaison to corporate finance and accounting; articulate field operations’ needs for support and assistance
• Provide assistance to corporate finance and accounting staff with development of systems and approaches that address company requirements and are responsive and sensitive to field needs
• Perform monthly/quarterly analysis of operations’ results for all state and regional centers vs. plan(s)
• Serve as a financial resource to the operating group, Vice President, and State Director(s)
• Make recommendations for approval of state and regional headcount additions
• Review and make recommendations for approval of requisitions of capital and operating expenditures
• Provide financial input and recommendations for approval of requisitions of capital and operating expenditures in accordance with Region/Corporate goals and needs
• Provide financial input and recommendations for contracts and proposals
• Maintain an effective control environment for the accounting operations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field; MBA & CPA preferred
• Minimum 5 - 7 years’ experience in Accounting/Financial Management
• Hyperion/Essbase experience preferred
• VBA Experience a plus
• Demonstrated adaptability and efficient time management with ability to prioritize workload
• Ability to multitask with outstanding attention to detail
• A reliable, responsible attitude and a compassionate approach
• Demonstrated ability in areas of leadership, personnel, program operation, and fiscal management
• Experience with CDPH or ICF a plus.
• Skilled in written and oral communication, community relations, and service development

Why Join Us?

• Full-time position (40 hours/week)
• Full compensation/benefits package plus 401(k) with company match.
• Generous Paid time off and holiday pay.
• \"On-Demand Pay\"- get paid for the days you work without waiting for payday! All employees have the option to access their pay as soon as they earn it through their employee app - no fees and super easy!
• Complex work adding value to the organization’s mission alongside a great team of co-workers.
• Enjoy job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.