We are looking for a Finance Manager to lead core accounting and financial activities for a mission-driven non-profit organization in Gladstone, Missouri. This position plays an important role in maintaining fiscal stability through oversight of budgeting, reporting, compliance, and grant-related financial tracking. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and hands-on experience using QuickBooks Online and Excel to support accurate, timely financial operations. If you are interested in working for an organization with a great mission and come with solid accounting and finance experience, please contact Melissa Valenzuela at 816-601-1192 for more details!
Responsibilities:
- Direct the annual budgeting cycle by compiling financial data, evaluating funding needs, and preparing budget materials for leadership and board review.
- Produce monthly and year-end financial statements that provide clear insight into organizational performance and support informed decision-making.
- Oversee the external audit process by organizing schedules, preparing documentation, and serving as the primary contact for auditors.
- Monitor grant spending to confirm expenses are properly assigned, fully documented, and aligned with funding requirements.
- Maintain compliance with applicable financial regulations, reporting standards, and nonprofit accounting practices.
- Manage day-to-day integrity of the general ledger through account reconciliations, journal entry review, and month-end close activities.
- Strengthen financial processes by establishing and monitoring internal controls that protect assets and support reliable reporting.
- Administer and improve financial systems, including QuickBooks Online, to promote efficiency and accuracy across accounting operations.