Finance Manager - Nonprofit Grants & Reporting

lawyerscommitteeforcivilrightsunderlaw; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 130,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Parental leave

403(b) match

Disability insurance

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is seeking a Finance Manager in Washington, DC to lead accounting operations, reporting, and internal controls for a nonprofit with a $15M+ budget. This role supervises staff, manages an outsourced vendor, and ensures compliance with GAAP and funder requirements.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, you will drive month-end close, grant tracking, audits, and process improvements while partnering with program teams to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; CPA/CMA preferred; 6–8 years nonprofit accounting experience.
• Experience supervising staff and managing outsourced accounting/vendor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable with proper coding and timely vendor payments.
• Maintain internal control systems to satisfy GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and funder requirements.
• Lead month-end and year-end close, prepare financial statements and schedules.
• Oversee restricted funds, grants, and program tracking with grant activity reconciliation.
• Coordinate annual independent financial audit and tax/compliance tasks.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Vendor management

Excel skills

Supervisory skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Related field

6–8 years nonprofit accounting experience

CPA or CMA designation preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Excel

Job description

The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law is seeking a Finance Manager in Washington, DC to lead accounting operations, reporting, and internal controls for a nonprofit with a $15M+ budget. This role supervises staff, manages an outsourced vendor, and ensures compliance with GAAP and funder requirements.

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance, you will drive month-end close, grant tracking, audits, and process improvements while partnering with program teams to ensure accurate