Finance Manager (Government / Nonprofit)

StevenDouglas; Kendall (FL); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas is seeking a Finance Manager for a government/nonprofit sector opportunity in the Miami area. The role focuses on financial oversight, reporting, and grants management within a mission-driven organization.

The ideal candidate will bring 5+ years of progressively responsible financial management experience in public-sector environments, strong budgeting and reporting skills, and advanced Excel proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive financial management experience.
• Experience in government, nonprofit, municipality, or public-sector environments preferred.
• Experience with state and/or federal grants.
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting experience.
• Experience with regulatory compliance and audits.
• Strong understanding of internal controls.
• Ability to manage multiple funding streams and reporting deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, report, ensure compliance and financial planning for the organization.
• Review budgets, financial statements, financial reports and audits.
• Analyze financial performance and address fiscal concerns; develop corrective action plans.
• Establish and improve financial reporting processes, templates and internal controls.
• Manage state and federal grant budgets, reporting, funding requests and reimbursements.
• Monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with requirements.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors; prepare required financial reports.
• Develop budgeting tools and reporting processes for leadership.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Grant management

Budgets & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Audits

Internal controls

Financial reporting

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Job description

Finance Manager – Government / Nonprofit

$115K Base

We are seeking a Finance Manager for a highly visible opportunity within a stable, mission-driven organization in Miami.

This role is ideal for someone coming from a government, nonprofit, municipality, public agency, or similar public-sector environment who understands the unique financial requirements that come with public funding, grants, regulatory reporting, compliance, and fiscal oversight.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• High visibility with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to be a decision maker, not simply prepare reports
• Help build and improve financial processes, controls and reporting
• Significant responsibility for financial oversight, compliance and grants
• Strong work/life balance

What You'll Do

The Finance Manager will serve as a key financial resource responsible for oversight, reporting, compliance and financial planning.

Responsibilities include:

• Review budgets, financial statements, financial reports and audits
• Analyze financial performance and identify potential fiscal concernsDevelop and manage corrective action plans when financial issues are identified
• Establish and improve financial reporting processes, templates and internal controls
• Manage state and federal grant budgets, reporting, funding requests and reimbursements
• Monitor grant expenditures and ensure compliance with applicable requirements
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors
• Prepare required state and federal financial reports
• Develop budgeting tools, financial resources and reporting processes
• Work closely with senior leadership and external government agencies
• Translate complex financial information into clear recommendations for non-financial stakeholders

Who We're Looking For

The strongest candidates will have a background in government or nonprofit finance and understand the additional accountability that comes with managing public, restricted, or grant-funded dollars.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
• 5+ years of progressive financial management experience
• Government, nonprofit or public-sector finance experience strongly preferred
• Experience with state and/or federal grants
• Strong budgeting and financial reporting experience
• Experience with regulatory compliance and audits
• Strong understanding of internal controls
• Ability to manage multiple funding streams and reporting deadlines
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical and communication skills