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The Finance & Operations Manager is a critical professional role responsible for the integrity of the Alliance’s financial systems, personnel administration, and internal operations. This is a “full-cycle” position: the Manager performs daily bookkeeping and administrative tasks while maintaining high-level ownership of federal grant compliance and HR law.
Job Responsibility:
Execute all daily financial activities in QuickBooks Online, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense allocation, and monthly bank reconciliations
Act as the internal expert on federal grant financial compliance (Uniform Guidance)
Lead the preparation for the annual audit and Form 990 filing, serving as the primary liaison for the external CPA firm
Produce monthly financial statements and grant-specific reports for the Board of Directors, Executive Director and grant program staff
Manage staff timekeeping and process bi-weekly payroll via PayChex
Administer employee benefits (health, retirement) and ensure the organization remains in full compliance with state and federal employment laws and internal policies
Coordinate the administrative onboarding and offboarding process for all staff
Manage core digital systems (Google Workspace, Dropbox, Zoom) and serve as the point of contact for basic IT troubleshooting
Oversee relationships with office vendors (insurance, utilities, maintenance, and supplies)
Requirements:
Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in accounting or bookkeeping, preferably in a nonprofit “fund accounting” environment
Demonstrated experience or technical literacy to interpret regulations associated with managing federal or state grant compliance and audit preparation
High-level experience with QuickBooks Online
Proven ability to work independently as a “department of one,” managing high-level deadlines alongside daily tactical tasks
An obsessive eye for accuracy in data entry and financial record-keeping
A passion for the Alliance’s conservation and community mission in the Shenandoah Valley
Nice to have:
Experience with PayChex or similar payroll platforms
Familiarity with 2 CFR 200 (Uniform Guidance) for federal grants
What we offer:
Dynamic and flexible work environment
Generous benefits package including employer-sponsored health insurance, retirement plan, family leave, paid leave and holidays