Finance Manager

Girl Power; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Girl Power Rocks seeks a strategic, hands-on Finance Manager to build and lead a strong in-house finance and accounting function that supports the organization’s growth, sustainability, and mission impact.

Reporting to the Operations Director and working closely with the CEO and Board Finance Committee, the Finance Manager oversees accounting, budgeting, payroll, grants management, financial reporting, compliance, audit preparation, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Nonprofit accounting and grants management experience required.
• CPA or MBA preferred; seven+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Supervisory experience and internal controls familiarity are essential.
• Proficiency with GAAP nonprofit standards and financial reporting.
• Experience with vendor management and payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including GL, payables/receivables, payroll, and month-end close.
• Prepare timely financial statements by program and grant for leadership and board.
• Develop and enforce financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Supervise bookkeeper and finance staff; liaise with auditors and vendors.
• Oversee budgeting, cash flow, and grant budgets; monitor financial performance.

Skills

Leadership

Fund accounting

Grants management

Nonprofit experience

GAAP knowledge

Vendor management

Payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business administration

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Financial software

Job description

Girl Power Rocks seeks a strategic, hands-on Finance Manager to build and lead a strong in-house finance and accounting function that supports the organization’s growth, sustainability, and mission impact. Reporting to the Operations Director and working closely with the CEO and Board Finance Committee, the Finance Manager oversees accounting, budgeting, payroll, grants management, financial reporting, compliance, audit preparation, and internal controls. A key priority is modernizing financial operations, including transitioning appropriate functions from outsourced providers to an efficient, best-practice in-house model.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.

Seven or more years of progressive accounting and financial management experience are required.

Demonstrated nonprofit experience, including fund accounting and grants management, required.

Supervisory experience required, with the ability to support, develop, and evaluate finance staff.

Demonstrated experience managing audits, budgets, financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls.

Advanced proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, and other financial software required.

Comfort selecting and overseeing accounting, HR/payroll, and other financial software, as well as managing vendor relationships.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Finance, Accounting & Reporting

Lead all accounting operations, including the general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations, and month-end and year-end close in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.

Prepare timely, accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements segmented by program and grant.

Develop and maintain financial systems, policies, procedures, and internal controls, streamlining accounting through effective use of QuickBooks and other financial software.

Supervise, support, and develop the bookkeeper and any future finance staff.

Serve as liaison between the agency and outsourced audit and accounting firms.

Budgeting, Grants & Fund Accounting

Lead the annual budgeting process and ongoing cash-flow forecasting; monitor financial performance and advise leadership on key decisions.

Oversee grant budgets, cost allocations, reimbursement requests, compliance monitoring, and budget modifications to maximize reimbursement and ensure proper fund accounting.

Partner with the development team on donor revenue, reporting, and restricted-fund accounting.

Partner with the Director of Programs on grant-funded program accounting, reimbursement, and financial reporting.

Compliance, Audit & Risk

Serve as primary liaison for the annual audit and IRS Form 990 preparation.

Ensure compliance with federal, state, grantor, and nonprofit reporting requirements.

Keep corporate registrations, insurance, licensure, and related compliance documentation current.

Identify and mitigate financial and operational risks through strong internal controls and ongoing process improvement.

Oversee payroll administration and support benefits and employee recordkeeping.

Oversee the evaluation and implementation of payroll-related platforms and/or PEO solutions.

Serve as a key member of the leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy and communicating financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.