Mission-Driven Finance Manager | Hybrid, Sacramento

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Chiropractic coverage

Acupuncture coverage

13 paid holidays

One paid personal day annually

Paid vacation

Paid time off

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) is seeking a Finance Manager to lead CFILC’s day-to-day accounting operations in a Sacramento-based hybrid role. You will report to the Executive Director and work with program managers, staff, and external providers to maintain audits-ready, compliant financials.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field with at least five years of nonprofit accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field and at least five years of progressively responsible accounting or financial management experience.
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP, nonprofit and fund accounting, revenue recognition, restricted funds, cost allocation, financial statement preparation, and internal controls.
• Experience managing government grants or contracts, including funder invoices and financial reports, with familiarity with federal award compliance and Single Audit requirements.
• Experience leading annual audits and coordinating Form 990 (or comparable regulatory filings).
• At least two years of supervisory or comparable experience directing accounting staff or professional service providers.
• Advanced proficiency with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel, including ability to manage related systems.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information and communicate it clearly to staff, executive leadership, and Board members.
• Commitment to confidentiality, ethical financial practices, accessibility, and CFILC’s disability-led mission.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations including general ledger, chart of accounts, accounting calendar, and month-end/year-end close.
• Supervise the Bookkeeper and coordinate with external providers for accounting, audit, tax, payroll, benefits, and banking.
• Define roles, approval processes, schedules, and deliverables for staff and contractors; review work for accuracy and timeliness.
• Review account activity including coding, reconciliations, journal entries, payroll allocations, and depreciation.
• Ensure revenue recognition, donor-restricted funds tracking, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Prepare or oversee monthly and annual financial statements and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Provide financial analysis, variance explanations, forecasts, and recommendations to leadership.
• Maintain secure accounting records and audit trails; lead annual financial statements and Single Audit processes.
• Coordinate Form 990, 1099s, and other regulatory filings.
• Design and monitor internal controls; update fiscal policies and advise on financial condition and forecasts.
• Administer investment accounts per Board-approved policies.
• Provide training to managers and staff on budgets, documentation, and compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Communication

Judgement and discretion

Organization and time management

Education

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

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Excel

Job description

California Foundation for Independent Living Centers (CFILC) is seeking a Finance Manager to lead CFILC’s day-to-day accounting operations in a Sacramento-based hybrid role. You will report to the Executive Director and work with program managers, staff, and external providers to maintain audits-ready, compliant financials.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field with at least five years of nonprofit accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and