Finance and Adminstration Manager

THE CHAMPLIN FOUNDATION; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

SEP IRA contribution after 1 year

Job summary

The Champlin Foundation, located in Cranston, RI, seeks a Finance and Administrative Manager to support the Executive Director in guiding financial and administrative policy, direction, and grantmaking due diligence. Anticipated start date is January 2027.

Reporting to the ED, the role oversees comptroller/finance, HR policy support, operations, and grant-health assessments of nonprofit applicants, ensuring compliance with not-for-profit accounting standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years senior-level nonprofit/public-charity finance experience.
• Degree in accounting and finance, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online, BILL, MS Office and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead comptroller/finance activities and support HR and policy.
• Oversee payroll, accounts payable, and financial statements; ensure compliance.
• Conduct financial health assessments of nonprofit grant applicants.
• Staff the Investment Liaison Committee and assist Trustee on compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit finance

Audits

Payroll management

HR policy support

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Equivalency

Tools

QuickBooks Online

BILL

Excel

MS Office

Job description

The Champlin Foundation located in Cranston, RI, seeks a Finance and Administrative Manager to support the Executive Director in guiding financial and administrative policy, direction, performing grantmaking due diligence and development of effective, streamlined systems. Anticipated start date is January 2027.

Established in 1932, The Foundation has awarded more than $737 million in grants and continues the legacy of George Champlin and his siblings by serving as a source of help, hope, and economic growth in Rhode Island. As a private foundation and a place-based funder, it awards approximately $20 million annually, primarily for nonprofit capital projects. Operating with a lean structure, a $1.4 million budget, five FTEs and considering about 300 applications each year — it values discretion, transparency, collaboration, and an equity-minded culture. Learn more about the The Champlin Foundation .

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the ED, the Finance and Administrative Manager will be responsible for four main functions: comptroller/finance lead, HR & policy support, general operations advisor, and grantmaking due-diligence reviewer. This position safeguards the Foundation's compliance with private-foundation and public-charity accounting/tax rules, oversees payroll, AP, and financial statements, and —distinctively — conducts financial health assessments of nonprofit grant applicants. This includes analyzing financial statements, audits, and Form 990s for red flags (deficits, revenue concentration, declining trends, deferred liabilities) and works with the Trustee on compliance, records investment activity (has no role in investment decisions or managing the investment team), and staffs the Investment Liaison Committee.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND ATTRIBUTES:

The successful candidate is a mature leader with 5+ years senior-level nonprofit/public-charity finance experience, degree in accounting & finance , (or equivalent), a team player, with a collaborative and flexible style, strong service mentality and commitment to the non-profit sector. Strongknowledge of not-for-profit GAAP principles, experience leading annual audits and proficiency in QuickBooks Online, BILL (or similar) and MS Office and Excel required. Proficient written and verbal communication skills and the ability to balance rigorous financial assessment with compassion for applicants of varying capacity required. Experience assessing, developing and implementing financial, HR, technology and administrative policies and procedures necessary. The manager is initiative-taking and hands-on. Limited local travel is required.

The Champlin Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and fully committed serving our community. This position is based in the offices in Cranston, RI. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The salary range is $120,000-$135,000 annually. Benefits include a generous SEP IRA contribution after one year. Successful completion of background and credit checks required. Candidates who apply before September 30, 2026, will be fully considered.