Operations & Finance Manager

Sierra Executive Solutions Inc; Carson City (NV); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Executive Solutions Inc. is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit in Carson City, NV, to recruit an Operations & Finance Manager.

This hands-on role covers accounting, HR, and day-to-day operations, with growth into broader financial responsibility over time. Ideal candidate has 3–5 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, strong QuickBooks Online and GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with nonprofit and grant accounting.

Qualifications

• Three to five years progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, GAAP, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations.
• Fund accounting, nonprofit accounting, grant accounting, or federal grant compliance experience preferred but not required for someone with strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to learn.
• Exposure to payroll, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, or other HR support functions is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments, deposits, and cash receipts.
• Complete bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain the general ledger and support monthly and year-end close activities.
• Prepare payroll and maintain accurate payroll records.
• Support monthly financial statements, management reporting, budgeting, and cash-flow monitoring.
• Assist with grant accounting, allocations, reimbursements, draw requests, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, separations, benefits administration, leave tracking, and HR records.
• Serve as the first point of contact for routine employee questions concerning benefits, paid time off, and HR policies.
• Support office operations, vendor relationships, IT coordination, records management, and organizational insurance administration.

Skills

Accounting

QuickBooks Online

GAAP

General Ledger

Reconciliations

Payroll

HR support

Fund accounting

Grant accounting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Job description

SES is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization to identify an Operations & Finance Manager who will support its accounting, human resources, and day-to-day operational functions. This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, values accuracy, and wants to grow into broader financial responsibility over time.

Why You Will Be Excited About This Role

• Take ownership of essential day-to-day accounting activities while developing deeper exposure to fund and grant accounting.
• Build toward greater involvement in month-end reporting, financial statements, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Work closely with an experienced Director of Admin & Finance who is prepared to provide training and mentorship.
• Support an organization whose work strengthens access to healthcare throughout Nevada.
• Join a role designed with long-term professional growth and succession planning in mind.

Why You Will Like Working Here

• Mission-driven, service-oriented organization with a strong commitment to its employees and community.
• Collaborative small-team environment where employees are trusted to contribute across multiple functions.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance, flexibility, and employee retention.
• Supportive leadership that values potential, organizational fit, and a willingness to learn.
• Opportunity to contribute to an organization with a long record of clean audits and responsible financial management.

What You Will Be Working On

• Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments, deposits, and cash receipts.
• Completing bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining the general ledger and supporting monthly and year-end close activities.
• Preparing payroll and maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Supporting monthly financial statements, management reporting, budgeting, and cash-flow monitoring.
• Assisting with grant accounting, allocations, reimbursements, draw requests, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinating employee onboarding, separations, benefits administration, leave tracking, and HR records.
• Serving as the first point of contact for routine employee questions concerning benefits, paid time off, and HR policies.
• Supporting office operations, vendor relationships, IT coordination, records management, and organizational insurance administration.

What Type of Person Will Be Successful

• An accounting professional with approximately three to five years of progressively responsible experience.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, GAAP, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations.
• Fund accounting, nonprofit accounting, grant accounting, or federal grant compliance experience is preferred but not required for someone with strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to learn.
• Exposure to payroll, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, or other HR support functions is strongly preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and comfortable handling confidential financial and employee information.
• A resourceful self-starter who can work independently while collaborating closely with a small team.
• Someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and is willing to assist wherever needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, human resources, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Location/Logistics: Based in Carson City, Nevada, with a hybrid schedule requiring at least two days per week in the office; candidates must reside in Nevada and have reliable transportation for occasional in-state travel.