Program Finance Manager

Overview AARP Foundation is the nation's leading organization serving the 39 million older adults living in poverty or one life event away from slipping into it. Our mission is to strengthen financial resilience for and with older adults by empowering individuals and improving systems. We do this by creating pathways to quality employment, removing barriers to benefits, and promoting equitable access to essential goods and services. To learn more, visit aarpfoundation.org or follow @AARPFoundation on social media. The Program Finance Manager provides strategic and financial support for programs aligned with the organization's goals and objectives. Responsible for comprehensive financial oversight, including budget development, forecasting, financial modeling, and grant accounting activities. Identifies and evaluates program financial performance, ensures fiscal accountability, and identifies efficiencies. Collaborates with management to streamline financial and operational processes and implement procedures that support the business unit or department. Responsibilities Provides management and oversight of business operations for AARP Foundation programs including financial, IT, systems development and implementation, business processes and compliance, and data reporting systems and procedures. Ensures all contractual requirements, audit and reporting requirements, federal regulations, and AARP Foundation policies and directives are implemented. Uses and analyzes data to recommend program and process improvements and to measure outcomes. Works with program management to support stakeholders, including volunteers, participants, and partners. Qualifications Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of experience, ideally in a nonprofit receiving federal awards, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years of Federal Grant Compliance experience. 3+ years of Financial Planning & Analysis experience. 3+ years of Federal Grant Budgeting experience. Proficient in federal grant budgeting and financial management. Experience recommending and drafting grant budgets.

Preferred:

MBA and/or CPA preferred. AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time. Additional Requirements Regular and reliable job attendance. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships. Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions. In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise. Hybrid Work Environment AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories. Compensation and Benefits AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

Qualifications:

Bachelor s degree with 3+ years of experience, ideally in a nonprofit receiving federal awards, or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 3+ years of Federal Grant Compliance experience. 3+ years of Financial Planning & Analysis experience. 3+ years of Federal Grant Budgeting experience. Proficient in federal grant budgeting and financial management. Experience recommending and drafting grant budgets.

Preferred:

MBA and/or CPA preferred. AARP will not sponsor an employment visa for this position at this time. Additional Requirements Regular and reliable job attendance. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Exhibit respect and understanding of others to maintain professional relationships. Independent judgement in evaluation options to make sound decisions. In office/open office environment with the ability to work effectively surrounded by moderate noise. Hybrid Work Environment AARP observes Mondays and Fridays as remote workdays, except for essential functions. Remote work can only be done within the United States and its territories. Compensation and Benefits AARP offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including a 401(k); 100% company-funded pension plan; health, dental, and vision plans; life insurance; paid time off to include company and individual holidays, vacation, sick, caregiving, and parental leave; performance-based and peer-based recognition and tuition reimbursement. Equal Employment Opportunity AARP is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. AARP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.