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Breathe Project; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Prorated PTO

Professional development opportunities

Mission-driven impact

Job summary

East End Cooperative Ministry is seeking a Finance Manager to lead financial operations in a nonprofit setting. The role oversees the general ledger, reporting, cash flow, payroll, and year-end close, partnering with program managers to align budgets with funding.

This is a full-time on-site position in Pittsburgh, with travel to ensure compliance and accuracy. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, 5+ years nonprofit accounting experience, familiarity with GAAP and grant

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, GAAP, and grant management.
• Experience coordinating annual audits.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the organization's general ledger and accounting operations.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain cash flow reports.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Assist CFO in developing the annual operating budget and monitor departmental budgets.
• Prepare variance analyses and grant expenditures reports.
• Prepare financial reports for government agencies and private funders; ensure IRS, state, local reporting compliance.
• Assist CFO with coordinating the annual independent financial audit and develop internal controls.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

GAAP

Grant management

Financial analysis

Excel

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

MIP

QuickBooks

Job description

Description

East End Cooperative Ministry changes the lives of those facing the impacts of poverty. Whether offering meals and pantry items to those who are experiencing food insecurity, working alongside those without a safe place to live and recover and with barriers to obtaining employment, or reaching out to young people to help them work toward a brighter future, EECM is always here

Requirements

Financial Management

• Manage the organization's general ledger and accounting operations.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts and maintain cash flow reports.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closing processes.

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Assist the CFO in developing the annual operating budget.
• Monitor departmental budgets and prepare variance analyses.

Grants and Compliance

• Track grant expenditures and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Prepare financial reports for government agencies and private funders.
• Maintain compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and federal regulations.
• Ensure compliance with IRS, state, and local reporting requirements.

Audit and Internal Controls

• Assist CFO in coordinating the annual independent financial audit.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
• Recommend and implement improvements to accounting procedures.

Leadership and Collaboration

• Work collaboratively with program managers to monitor budgets and funding.
• Support organizational decision-making through financial analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experience, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, GAAP, and grant management.
• Experience preparing for and coordinating annual audits.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software (e.g., MIP, QuickBooks or comparable nonprofit accounting systems) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Working Conditions and Physical Demand:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in a standard office environment and must be able to:

• Demonstrate manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office equipment such as telephone, copier, scanner, computer, etc.
• Perform light work - exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• Able and interested in daily travel to the East Liberty section of Pittsburgh, PA. Street and lot parking is available at no cost.
• Possess current and valid PA driver's license with 3-year clean driving record and maintain that driving record throughout employment
• Possess a reliable vehicle that is available at all times throughout workday.
• Maintain current and valid vehicle insurance and supply those financial responsibility cards to human resources as insurance comes due
• Must meet Act 33 and 34 and FBI clearance requirement

Work Schedule/Compensation:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Flexible schedule during normal business hours.
• Annual Salary: $68,744
• Paid holidays and prorated paid time off in accordance with EECM policies.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact in the Pittsburgh community.