Job Description
Finance & Operations Manager Robert Half - 3.9 Los Angeles, CA Job Details $75,000 - $85,000 a year 19 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Accounting and finance experience Full Job Description We are looking for a Finance & Operations Manager to oversee financial stewardship and daily operational effectiveness for a mission-driven organization in Los Angeles, California. This position combines hands-on accounting leadership with operational coordination, supporting budgeting, reporting, payroll administration, vendor oversight, and internal systems management. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit finance expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to keep both financial processes and office operations running efficiently in a hybrid work environment.
Responsibilities:
Direct day-to-day accounting activities in QuickBooks, including transaction coding, class tracking, payment processing, and maintenance of reliable financial records. Complete monthly close activities by reconciling accounts, reviewing financial activity, and preparing accurate reports that support leadership decision-making. Monitor liquidity and cash position on an ongoing basis, providing clear visibility into available resources and upcoming financial needs. Partner regularly with program leaders to connect budgets and spending activity to operational goals, grant requirements, and event performance. Lead financial planning efforts by developing the annual budget, updating forecasts during the year, and analyzing variances between actual and planned results. Manage grant, contract, and event budgets from setup through closeout, ensuring expenses remain aligned with approved funding and reporting obligations. Prepare financial materials for board or committee review and facilitate recurring discussions on budget status, financial trends, and organizational performance. Oversee membership billing coordination, renewal-related financial processes, and system alignment between platforms such as Wild Apricot and QuickBooks. Support annual audit and tax preparation by organizing schedules, maintaining documentation, coordinating with external partners, and assisting with compliance reporting. Administer operational finance functions such as payroll support, contractor payments, vendor coordination, and resolution of day-to-day office or facilities needs. 5+ years of experience in full-cycle accounting, bookkeeping, or finance operations, preferably within a nonprofit environment. Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks or QuickBooks Online, including reconciliations, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and monthly close procedures. Experience managing budgets tied to grants, contracts, memberships, or events, with the ability to track restricted funding accurately. Background in audit preparation, financial compliance, and reporting for funders, leadership, or board-level stakeholders. Familiarity with payroll processing, Form 1099 administration, and contractor or vendor payment workflows. Ability to analyze financial data, explain budget variances, and maintain dependable cash flow forecasting. Comfortable working across financial and operational responsibilities in a hybrid setting while coordinating with multiple internal and external partners. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. Robert Half will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .
