Finance Manager
Legacy Philanthropy Works (LPW) is hiring for an experienced and dynamic Finance Manager to join our administrative team during an exciting phase of growth. This role is perfect for a service-oriented leader with technical expertise in accounting and bookkeeping, a deep understanding of nonprofit finance, and strong interpersonal skills.
Position Overview
As the Finance Manager, you will oversee LPW’s financial operations, collaborating closely with our Fractional Chief Financial Officer, the Director of Operations, and the Executive Director to manage day-to-day finance systems and implement strategic financial initiatives. You will report directly to the Director of Operations and play a vital role in supporting a wide array of programs, projects, and initiatives across our diverse portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:
Implement and ensure adherence to financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure accurate financial reporting
Generate monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements
Prepare adjusting journal entries monthly, quarterly and annually as needed
Review and support with the development and monitoring of annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans
Generate monthly reports, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, cash flow report, and balance sheet audits
Verify and/or complete payment of invoices associated with accounts payable and ensure payments are charged to the appropriate accounts
Undertake daily bookkeeping and accounting tasks and manage accounting systems
Maintain knowledge of nonprofit finance, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements, and make recommendations for improvements as needed
Regulatory Compliance & Grant Management:
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including tax filings, grant accounting, and auditing under supervision of Director of Operations
Provide analytics and financial insights to support program evaluation to Director of Operations
Maintain audit and tax workflow calendars
Support audit and tax workflow with outside auditors and tax return preparers
Maintain and ensure adherence to internal controls documentation and processes, making suggestions for improvement
Review and ensure proper accounting for federal and state grants and cooperative agreement management and compliance
Treasury & Banking
Review bank accounts and work with Director of Operations to maintain the semi-monthly cash flow projections
Ensure monthly reconciliation of checking, savings, loans and credit accounts
Verify weekly deposits and address inquiries from banks
Prepare any bank transfers between accounts as needed
Reconcile cash disbursement accounts, payroll, customer accounts, and other financial accounts
Provide updates and reporting on recoverable grants and “friendly” loans to LPW
Organizational Collaboration
Contribute to the evolution of LPW’s collaborative impact model and support initiatives centered around diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice (DEIJH)
Participate actively in team meetings and organizational working groups to foster a cohesive team environment
Required Experience & Skills
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred
Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in financial leadership roles, with strong knowledge of accounting principles and nonprofit finance
Proficient in GAAP-based accounting, with a focus on nonprofit tax and compliance issues
Expertise in QuickBooks, ideally with more advanced accounting software experience
Strong analytical skills with demonstrated experience in financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making
Culturally competent and emotionally intelligent, with excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment committed to continuous learning
Deep alignment with LPW’s impact model and values
Preferred Experience & Skills
Familiarity with revolving loan funds, conservation finance, and impact frameworks
Experience working with nonprofit organizations and managing complex financial projects
Ability to adapt to new software and integrations as required
This job description serves as a summary of the primary responsibilities and qualifications for the Finance Manager position, however, additional duties may be expected as part of the role.
Compensation & Benefits
The salary for this full-time, remote position ranges from $80,000 to $90,000, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, a Health Savings Account, vision and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, home office equipment stipend, and unlimited vacation time alongside wellness/sick leave.
How to Apply
Email a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references to Jordan Rich, Director of People & Culture, at jordan@legacyworksgroup.com with Finance Manager in the subject line. Applications are only accepted electronically. Review of applications will begin on December 2 and will continue until the position is filled.
About Legacy Philanthropy Works
Legacy Philanthropy Works (LPW) is a network of changemakers and impact entrepreneurs stewarding place-based initiatives, social enterprises, projects, and programs that address an array of critical community needs, challenges, and opportunities. This diverse set of leaders and initiatives share a common foundation-building community resilience through cross-sector collaborations and public-private partnerships. Our role is to hold space for and enable this mode of leadership. We believe each community has the wisdom it needs to confront its challenges and opportunities, but doing so is hard, and organizations often stumble when it comes to initiating and successfully implementing the complex collaborations required. Communities need a partner to occupy the in-between space to weave connections, catalyze partnerships, facilitate collective action, and follow through on project management and implementation. That’s what we are built to do. Our success depends on facilitating initiatives that are truly community-driven and collectively-owned, rather than organizationally-controlled and constrained. While we lead, facilitate, and steward many initiatives, we don’t own or organizationally control them.
LPW is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive work culture. LegacyWorks is committed to increasing the diversity of the team, including board and staff, and continuing to improve compensation and benefits. We welcome candidates of all backgrounds and value life experience and achievements. All employees and applicants for employment are not to be discriminated on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.