Finance Manager (Open to Finance Director Level)

Title note: While posted as a Finance Manager, NCLT is open to hiring at the Finance Director level for candidates with advanced strategic experience. Candidates ready to grow into a Director-level role are strongly encouraged to apply!

About Northern California Land Trust

Northern California Land Trust (NCLT) is California's oldest community land trust, dedicated to developing and stewarding permanently affordable housing on community-owned land throughout the Bay Area. NCLT's model breaks the cycle of displacement by removing homes from the speculative market and holding them in perpetual trust, ensuring that affordability is preserved for generations to come.

The Opportunity

NCLT is seeking a collaborative finance professional to lead our day-to-day accounting operations, strengthen internal controls, and support affordable housing development and fiscally sponsored projects. Reporting to the Executive Director, this role is primarily structured as a Finance Manager, but we are open to hiring at the Finance Director level for candidates with advanced strategic experience (e.g., long-range forecasting, software migrations, and capital modeling).

We strongly encourage ambitious Managers ready to grow into a Director level to apply, backed by NCLT's professional development stipend for continued education and leadership training.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Operations

• Supervise accounting staff managing day-to-day operations (AP/AR, general ledger, reconciliations, monthly close, cash management).
• Maintain multi-fund accounting, cost allocations, restricted grants, and accounting systems supporting accurate reporting and audit readiness.
• Oversee payroll processing and benefits administration.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and promote organizational financial literacy among staff.
• Maintain accounting systems, process reimbursements, and prepare financial reports for incubated and fiscally sponsored projects.

Development & Project Accounting

• Manage accounting for affordable housing development projects, including construction draws, contractor payments, reimbursement requests, and project cost tracking.
• Partner with development staff to support project reporting, financial closeout, cost recovery, and cost certifications.

Budgeting, Reporting & Compliance

• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and budget-to-actual reporting.
• Prepare financial reports for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, funders, lenders, and public agencies, simplifying complex data for stakeholders.
• Manage grant reporting and serve as the primary liaison for annual audits.

Qualifications

Required:

• 5+ years of accounting or financial management experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and account reconciliations.
• Experience preparing financial statements, supporting annual audits, and managing multiple funding sources/projects.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or supporting accounting or bookkeeping staff.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience with non-profit accounting, fund accounting, or grant compliance.
• Experience with affordable housing, real estate development, construction accounting, or property management.
• Familiarity with Community Land Trusts (CLTs) and/or mission-driven non-profits.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $100,000 – $110,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
• Schedule: Full-time, exempt (Hybrid: 2–3 days/week in Berkeley, CA office)
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including professional development & wellness stipends.

How to Apply

Please apply using our online form: bit.ly/NCLT-Finance-App (If you do not have a Google account, you may email your resume and cover letter to jobs@nclt.org with "Finance Manager" in the subject line).

NCLT offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage and stipends that support both professional development (continued education, leadership training) and personal wellness.

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