Finance & Operations Leader for Mission-Driven Nonprofit

YWCA of Asheville and WNC; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The YWCA of Asheville is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to work with the CFO, ensuring accurate financial records, strong internal controls, and responsible resource management to support mission-driven programs.

This role combines hands-on accounting, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, vendor management, and facilities coordination, with a focus on efficiency, documentation, and cross-department collaboration to strengthen financial health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, operations management, or related field.
• 3–5 years of increasingly responsible experience in finance, accounting, operations, nonprofit administration, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial management.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting software; QuickBooks Online experience strongly preferred.
• Strong organizational and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High level of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals across different departments and levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO in keeping accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, proper coding, supporting documentation, and compliance with organizational policies
• Oversee or assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Review vendor invoices and make sure proper approvals are obtained before payment
• Reconcile selected balance sheet accounts, bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial accounts
• Assist with preparation of monthly financial statements and management reports
• Monitor departmental and program budgets and flag significant variances
• Work with department leaders to understand budget-to-actual variances as needed
• Maintain schedules for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, deposits, and other financial accounts as assigned
• Assist with grant and restricted-fund allocations
• Support annual audit and tax preparation activities
• Keep proper financial documentation and records
• Assist with payroll approvals alongside leadership

Skills

Financial management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Job description

The YWCA of Asheville is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to work with the CFO, ensuring accurate financial records, strong internal controls, and responsible resource management to support mission-driven programs.

This role combines hands-on accounting, accounts payable/receivable, budgeting, vendor management, and facilities coordination, with a focus on efficiency, documentation, and cross-department collaboration to strengthen financial health.