Finance Operations Lead, Nonprofit — Grants & Reporting

The Little Light House Central Kentucky, Inc.; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement match

PTO

Disability

Job summary

Lexington Leadership Foundation (LLF) is seeking an organized, self-motivated Assistant Director of Finance to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, coding and data entry, and support financial reporting. The role reports to the Controller and helps sustain LLF’s financial infrastructure.

The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, 3–5 years of accounting experience, and strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Excel, and DonorPerfect.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field required.
• Three to five years professional accounting/bookkeeping experience preferred.
• High proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Excel, MO365 and comfort working with financial data; DonorPerfect experience is a plus.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with leadership direction and organizational goals.
• Demonstrated discretion, sound judgement, and strong integrity.
• Strong communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented, Christian ministry environment.

Responsibilities

• Compile, verify, and organize data for financial statements and internal reports including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, donor records, and payroll.
• Follow best practices for non-profit accounting and current LLF bookkeeping procedures.
• Assist with budget development and monitor budgets, forecasts, and financial reports, including grant budgets and reports.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and maintain required records.
• Coordinate preparation and filing of 1099's, employment tax reports (through 3rd party service provider), and related filings.
• Maintain accurate financial records, tracking tools, and internal databases.
• Provide operational support of Human Resource functions including benefits administration, staff onboarding, and compliance when needed.

Skills

Communication

Analytical

Organizational

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or related field

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

MO365

DonorPerfect

Job description

Lexington Leadership Foundation (LLF) is seeking an organized, self-motivated Assistant Director of Finance to manage day-to-day bookkeeping, coding and data entry, and support financial reporting. The role reports to the Controller and helps sustain LLF’s financial infrastructure.

The candidate should have a bachelor's degree in accounting or related field, 3–5 years of accounting experience, and strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online, Excel, and DonorPerfect.