Senior Finance & Operations Leader - Nonprofit

ReadyCT; Clay Arsenal (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ReadyCT is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance & Administration in Hartford to oversee financial monitoring, budgeting, payroll, and compliance for youth‑serving initiatives. You will partner with program leads to ensure grant requirements are met and systems run smoothly to support a high‑quality launch into the professional world.

The role suits a organized, analytical professional who balances multiple projects, communicates complex financial info to non‑finance audiences, and helps teams

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, nonprofit management, finance, or related field.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience building program budgets in a nonprofit setting with grant reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and update program budgets and track expenses against grant requirements.
• Monitor federal/state program compliance and prepare financial updates for leadership.
• Oversee payroll processes and timesheet delivery to accounting contractor.
• Prepare financial reports for funders and contractors on a regular basis.
• Coordinate program documentation, onboarding/offboarding, and vendor/contractor relations.

Skills

Budget management

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration, nonprofit management, finance, or related field

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

ReadyCT is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance & Administration in Hartford to oversee financial monitoring, budgeting, payroll, and compliance for youth‑serving initiatives. You will partner with program leads to ensure grant requirements are met and systems run smoothly to support a high‑quality launch into the professional world.

The role suits a organized, analytical professional who balances multiple projects, communicates complex financial info to non‑finance audiences, and helps teams