(CLOSED) Employment Opportunity: Finance Manager

South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG); Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 97,850 - 133,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holiday closure from December 24 – January 1

Employer contributions toward health benefits and retirement

Collaborative work environment with professional growth opportunities

Job summary

South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) in Torrance is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee accounting and financial operations. The role involves managing a finance team and ensuring compliance in financial practices. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting, alongside over 5 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers a hybrid working environment with employer contributions towards health benefits. Support diverse regional programs impacting local communities across 16 cities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting/finance experience.
• Experience with grant-funded, public agency, or nonprofit environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all core finance and accounting functions.
• Oversee grant billing and contract administration.
• Ensure compliance with financial systems and organizational operations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Management skills

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Quickbooks

Job description

Seeking – Finance Manager

Hybrid – Torrance, CA (In office at least two days a week)

South Bay Cities Council of Governments

$97,850 – $133,900 annually

Full-Time | 9/80 Schedule | Some Evening Meetings Required

The South Bay Cities Council of Governments (SBCCOG) is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to oversee the organization’s accounting and financial operations supporting innovative regional programs serving the South Bay, while managing and guiding a small finance team.

What You’ll Do

The Finance Manager leads and manages all core finance and accounting functions, including:

• Grant billing and contract administration
• Financial reporting, audits, and reconciliations
• Oversight of finance staff and organizational financial operations
• Accounts payable and treasury functions
• Payroll, benefits, retirement, and PTO management
• Budget development and tracking as well as financial forecasting

This position plays a key leadership role in maintaining financial systems, ensuring compliance, and supporting organizational operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; Quickbooks experience desirable
• Five (5)+ years of progressively responsible accounting/finance experience
• Experience with grant-funded, public agency, or nonprofit environments preferred
• Strong analytical, organizational, and management skills
• Supervisory experience desirable

Why Join SBCCOG?

• Work on diverse and meaningful regional programs focused on homelessness, sustainability, transportation, senior services, and technology throughout the South Bay
• Be part of a dynamic public agency environment where finance plays a direct role in supporting innovative programs and regional initiatives that make a measurable impact
• Opportunity to help shape and support programs that affect real change in local communities across 16 cities and South Bay portion of Los Angeles County
• Collaborative and mission-driven workplace with opportunities for professional growth and leadership development
• Hybrid telework environment; every other Friday off (9/80 schedule)
• Paid holiday closure from December 24 – January 1
• Employer contributions toward health benefits and retirement

Apply

Submit a Resume And Cover Letter To

Janna Jaime, Administrative Assistant

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Applications are open until filled.

Learn more about SBCCOG: South Bay Cities Council of Governments

For more information and to apply, see job announcement attached below.