Finance Manager

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is assisting a stable nonprofit in Columbia, MD to recruit a Finance Manager who can eventually advance to a Director of Finance position within a few years. The role offers a hybrid schedule, leadership trust, and a real seat at the table as the organization plans for the future.

Responsibilities include owning monthly/quarterly financials with P&L, improving processes, and supervising one Accountant while partnering with the Controller on budget and insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• MBA or CPA is a plus but not required.
• 4+ years of general accounting experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software; Excel proficiency.
• Nonprofit experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and prepare monthly and quarterly financials, including P&L reporting.
• Support and maintain accounting processes, controls, and documentation.
• Partner with Controller on financial analysis, budget process, and operational insights.
• Assist with contracts and related accounting oversight, as applicable.
• Help streamline, digitize, and improve accounting workflows and systems.
• Supervise one Accountant.

Skills

P&L analysis

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or CPA a plus

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

Finance Manager – Columbia, MD

About the Company and Finance Manager Opportunity:

• CFS is partnering with a repeat client, a stable non profit in the Columbia area. Due to an upcoming retirement, they will be hiring a Finance Manager who can eventually move into a Director of Finance position within 3 years or less.
• This Finance Manager role offers flexibility, trust from leadership, and a real seat at the table as the organization plans for the future

Why This Finance Manager Role Is Appealing:

• Work closely with an experienced staff and leadership team that values transparency, collaboration, and smart decision-making
• Opportunity to help shape staffing, processes, and systems as the finance team evolves over the next year
• Flexibility to start part‑time with a clear path to full‑time
• Exposure to high‑level financial reporting, including P&L ownership and cross-functional analysis
• Leadership that is open to new ideas, process improvement, and modernizing accounting workflows
• Stable, mission‑driven environment with long‑term continuity and low turnover

Key Responsibilities of the Finance Manager:

• Own and prepare monthly and quarterly financials, including P&L reporting
• Support and maintain accounting processes, controls, and documentation
• Partner with Controller on financial analysis, budget process, and operational insights
• Assist with contracts and related accounting oversight, as applicable
• Help streamline, digitize, and improve accounting workflows and systems
• Supervise one Accountant

Qualifications for the Finance Manager:

• Bachelors degree in in Accounting, Finance, or similar required. MBA or CPA a plus but not required
• 4+ years’ general accounting experience
• Experience working at a non profit a plus
• Experience with QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software
• Proficiency with Excel required
• Supervisory experience a plus
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, hybrid schedule in Columbia, MD
Salary: $95,000-$110,000 depending on experience