Position Summary: 

The Finance Manager plays a critical role in supporting the financial health and operational efficiency of our client’s nonprofit organization. This position is responsible for overseeing accurate and timely multi-state payroll processing for over 600 employees, managing grant drawdowns in accordance with funder requirements, and ensuring the integrity of the accounts payable process.  

Key Responsibilities: 

Payroll (multi-state, 600+ Employees): 

• Manage full-cycle, biweekly multi-state payroll processing in coordination with HR. 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local wage and hour laws. 

• Maintain payroll records and reconcile payroll-related accounts. 

• Respond to employee payroll inquiries and resolve discrepancies. 

Grant Management & Drawdowns: 

• Track restricted and unrestricted grant funding across multiple sources. 

• Prepare and submit grant drawdown requests and financial reports to funders. 

• Monitor spending against grant budgets and alert leadership of potential variances. 

• Ensure grant compliance and support audits and reporting requirements. 

Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive finance/accounting experience, including nonprofit experience. 

• Demonstrated experience processing multi-state payroll for a large employee base. 

• Strong understanding of grant compliance, drawdowns, and reporting (federal and private). 

• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, or similar) and payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Paycom, or Paylocity). 

• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail. 

• Excellent organizational and communication skills. 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working in a mission-driven, multi-program nonprofit environment. 

• Supervisory experience or the ability to mentor junior finance staff.