Finance Manager

Australia-Employment; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is hiring a Temp-to-Hire Finance Manager for a nonprofit in San Francisco. The role will manage invoices, budgets, and financial reporting to funders, ensuring compliance with contract terms and GAAP standards.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Excel. Collaboration with HR and department leaders is essential for accurate salary allocations and grant budgets.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting or financial management experience in nonprofit sector
• Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and cross-team collaboration
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit invoices to funding sources per contract terms
• Maintain documentation to support funding, audits, and compliance
• Perform budget-to-actual analyses and identify variances
• Review general ledger activity and record journal entries
• Forecast program and grant spending and update budgets with leaders
• Provide advanced financial analyses and scenario modeling for planning
• Support grant proposals budgeting and reporting for funders
• Coordinate salary allocations and staffing models with HR
• Assist with audits and prepare confirmations and schedules
• Contribute to organization-wide financial forecasting and leadership insights
• Mentor junior team members to ensure reporting accuracy

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Advanced degree a plus

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Temp-to-Hire Finance Manager for Nonprofit in SF!

Salary: $120,000 - $122,000 per year

About Us

Mission driven nonprofit located in San Francisco

Why Join Us

Join a mission-driven organization making a meaningful impact in the Bay Area by supporting individuals and families on their path to stability and self-sufficiency. Our team is dedicated to delivering holistic services—including housing support, workforce development, and community-based care—that help people overcome complex challenges and build better futures.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit recurring invoices to public and private funding sources in accordance with contract terms
• Maintain thorough documentation to support funding requirements, audits, and regulatory compliance
• Perform budget-to-actual analysis, identify variances, and recommend actionable solutions
• Review general ledger activity, reconcile discrepancies, and record necessary journal entries
• Track and forecast program and grant spending; collaborate with department leaders to review financial performance and update budgets as needed
• Deliver advanced financial analysis, including trend evaluations and scenario modeling, to support strategic planning
• Assist with special initiatives such as new program rollouts, process improvements, and cost allocation assessments
• Partner with internal teams to develop budgets for grant proposals and produce financial reports for funders
• Review and process labor allocation reports tied to federally funded programs
• Collaborate with HR to maintain accurate salary allocations and staffing models aligned with grant budgets
• Support audit processes, including preparation of confirmations, schedules, and supporting documentation
• Contribute to organization-wide financial forecasting on a recurring basis and present insights to leadership
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members to ensure accuracy and consistency in reporting
• Complete ad hoc financial analyses and reports as requested

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (advanced degree a plus)
• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial analysis, or financial management; nonprofit experience preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards; familiarity with grant and government funding compliance highly desirable
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Office (Excel required)
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive process improvements
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across teams and present financial insights clearly
• Self-starter who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and discretion when handling sensitive information
• Comfortable working in a diverse and collaborative environment

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