Strategic Finance Leader – Nonprofit

Community Youth Center of San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Richmond District SF location

Job summary

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the nonprofit's finance operations, reporting, and compliance. This role ensures accurate financial transactions, manages staff, and supports strategic planning.

Based in the Richmond District, the in-person position requires strong leadership and communication to guide finance functions and maintain strong internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent non-profit accounting experience.
• 6+ years progressive experience in financial functions; 4+ years in managerial role in non-profit Finance/Accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT a plus.
• Ability to analyze complex financial situations; handle multiple tasks and maintain confidentiality.
• Experience in financial process improvement, internal controls, and risk management strategies.
• Ability to collaborate with senior leadership, program managers, and external stakeholders on financial planning and decision-making.
• Strong knowledge of federal, state, and local compliance requirements related to nonprofit accounting and grant management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily finance operations, including payroll processing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Ensure timely payroll processing with benefits, deductions, and regulatory compliance.
• Review reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and other financial transactions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports per GAAP.
• Analyze financial statements, variances, and KPIs for leadership.
• Prepare financial statements for board meetings, audits, and external reporting.

Skills

Payroll processing

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Internal controls

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Non-profit accounting experience

Tools

Excel

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

Job description

The Community Youth Center of San Francisco is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the nonprofit's finance operations, reporting, and compliance. This role ensures accurate financial transactions, manages staff, and supports strategic planning.

Based in the Richmond District, the in-person position requires strong leadership and communication to guide finance functions and maintain strong internal controls.