Finance & Operations Specialist

CCV; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

10 holidays per year

Cell phone stipend

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

Vision benefits

Dental insurance 75% covered

Life Insurance

3% retirement match after 1 year

Job summary

CCV, a Columbus, Ohio-based nonprofit, seeks a Finance & Operations Specialist to support daily financial operations, build analytical tools, and assist with dashboards and variance reporting.

Reporting to the CFO, you will manage SGO transactions, ensure regulatory compliance, and collaborate with leadership on financial strategy in a full-time, office-based role in Columbus with occasional statewide travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field is required.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or data analysis; nonprofit experience is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail to ensure accurate data entry and reporting.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets and AI tools for streamlining workflows; experience with QuickBooks or similar software; nonprofit GAAP understanding preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track financial transactions specific to the Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO).
• Collaborate with CEN staff to prepare scholarships and troubleshoot donation/distribution issues; ensure donor receipting and disbursement tracking in compliance with regulations.
• Build and maintain financial reporting and dashboards for CFO and leadership; monitor KPIs, budget vs. actuals, and cash flow trends; prepare variance analyses.
• Support full-cycle accounts payable and accounts receivable coverage; assist with credit card reconciliations and bank deposits; aid in audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Administration

Tools

QuickBooks

Spreadsheets

AI tools

Non-profit GAAP

Job description

The Finance & Operations Specialist supports daily financial operations and building analytical tools that guide leadership's decisions. This role works closely with the CFO and Finance Director to manage the distinct financial transactions of the Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO), assist with dashboard creation and variance reporting, and provide crucial support to organizational financial operations.

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Compensation: Full-time, Salaried/Exempt

Location: CCV Office in Columbus, Ohio, with Occasional Statewide Travel

Benefits

• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Monthly Cell Phone Allotment
• Mileage
• Health
• Vision
• Dental Insurance (CCV covers 75% of premium)
• Life Insurance
• 3% Match on Retirement Plan Available after 1 Year

Key Responsibilities

Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO) Management

• Manage and track all financial transactions specifically related to the organization's Scholarship Granting Organization (SGO).
• Collaborate with Christian Education Network (CEN) staff to prepare scholarships for distribution, and assist with troubleshooting donation and distribution issues.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations governing SGO funds, including accurate donor receipting and scholarship disbursement tracking.

Financial Reporting & Dashboarding

• Build, update, and manage dynamic financial reporting and analysis tools for use by the CFO and executive leadership.
• Design and monitor financial dashboards to track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), budget vs. actuals, and cash flow trends.
• Prepare preliminary variance analyses and data visualizations to support the CFO's monthly budget review meetings with department leaders.

Financial Operations

• Collaborate with the Finance Director to ensure continuous, full-cycle Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) coverage throughout the week.
• Assisting the Finance Director with credit card reconciliations, including reviewing and posting transactions as necessary.
• Provide coverage and support for managing weekly bank deposits, ensuring organized records and timely reports.
• Assist with gathering documentation for annual internal and external audits.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in finance, accounting, bookkeeping, or data analysis. Experience in a non-profit setting is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational skills with a meticulous eye for detail, ensuring zero-defect data entry and reporting.
• Familiarity with spreadsheets and AI tools and their application in streamlining administrative or financial workflows.
• Experience with QuickBooks (or similar) and a baseline understanding of non-profit GAAP preferred.

Character and Spiritual

• Mature Christian, currently attending or pursuing attendance in a local church.
• Agreement with and adherence to CCV's Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.
• Demonstrated commitment to CCV's mission and position on Core Issues.
• Ability to work discreetly with confidential information.
• Trustworthy, responsible, tactful, diplomatic, and focused on building consensus rather than emphasizing differences.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism focused on client/constituent relationships.