Finance Manager at a Non-Profit in Cambridge (Direct Hire)

Our Non-Profit client in Cambridge is looking for a Finance Manager with superior attention to detail and excellent communication and relationship building skills to work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders while providing financial support at a non-profit. This is a direct-hire position with a salary range in the mid 60Ks to high 70Ks per year. Immediate availability to interview is needed.

Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):

• Monitor and execute the day-to-day financial operations including billing, contract management/reporting, payroll, invoicing, banking, investments and other financial needs and transactions as necessary
• Work closely with employees to ensure accurate time reporting
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures; provide information and expectations to Executive Director to aid in long-term and short-term decision making
• Track the company’s financial status and performance to identify areas for potential improvement; seek out methods to minimizing financial risk
• Lead the annual audit process, liaise with external auditors and the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors
• Manage organizational cash flow and forecasting; implement all financial, project/program and grants accounting in Quickbooks
• Implement contracts management and financial management/reporting system to ensure contract billing and collection schedule is adhered to, and that financial data and cash flow are steady and support operational requirements
• Ensure all policies and procedures comply with legal regulations and best practices and ensure timely and accurate reporting to all outside agencies
• Complete other duties and special projects as required.

Qualifications:

• Excellent mathematical skills
• Proficiency in software applications such as Excel and Word, and knowledge of accounting and reporting software
• Understanding of data privacy standards and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Outstanding organizational, planning, research and analytical skills
• Personal commitment to integrity, credibility, and honesty 
• At least five years of experience in a finance role
• BA/BS or advanced degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field