Position Overview
Reporting to the COO, this role is an integral part of the LA Commons team. The Finance Manager will oversee daily accounting operations, manage cash flow forecasting, month-end close, financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit financial regulations. This position is part of a highly collaborative team across all departments within LA Commons, including Community Arts, Grants and Contracts, Development, Operations, and a third-party bookkeeping service.
Successful candidates for this position should have non-profit accounting experience, enthusiasm for LA Commons' mission, possesses an attention to detail and a service orientation.
Benefits and Workplace Practices
Employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance, paid time off, life insurance, long term disability insurance and a retirement plan. Additional perks include a monthly work-from-home allowance and extra paid holidays during the summer and year-end periods. The organization maintains a structured review process (at 90 days, 6 months, and annually) focused on alignment and growth. Annual cost-of-living salary adjustments are benchmarked to the LA County Living Wage (contingent on budget performance). Pay transparency and equity are core organizational commitments.