Senior Finance Manager

• Support and ensure consistency with the Institution’s mission, goals, strategic plans, policies and procedures, as well as compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations
• Oversee all accounting and reporting functions to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), regulatory requirements and other best business operational and accounting practices
• Implement and continuously improve processes to maximize departmental efficiency, reduce redundancies, and streamline financial operations
• Establish, maintain, and regularly assess comprehensive internal controls to safeguard institutional assets and ensure accuracy of financial reporting
• Compile, analyze, and clearly communicate financial data and prepare all financial reports including Financial Statements, Budget to Actual Reports, Board Financial Reports, and Compliance Reporting in an accurate and timely manner
• Support senior management in the annual budgeting and planning process
• administer and review all financial plans and compare them to actual results
• Provide real-time financial analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making
• Maintain current knowledge of and implement changes based on the Institution’s policies and procedures, local, state and federal policies and directives, and current accounting practices
• Maintain and establish internal controls
• Oversee the accounting of various Restricted Funds such as Federal, Cal Grant, Endowment and Temporarily Restricted Funds
• Oversee all financial, project/program and grants accounting
• ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets throughout the grant period

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting from an accredited College or University
• Certified Public Accountant license or Master’s degree a plus
• 5+ years in managing a department, including budgeting, project management and supervisory responsibilities
• Experience in higher education, non-profit industry required
• Experience implementing and maintaining internal controls in an institutional setting
• Demonstrated success in improving departmental efficiency and streamlining financial processes
• Excellent quantitative, analytical and financial reporting skills
• Excellent business writing, oral presentation and communication skills
• Strong proficiency and working experience with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) information systems, Jenzabar Software preferred
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to foster a cooperative work environment and inspire staff

Knowledge of fund and grant accounting preferred

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401k
• generous paid time off