Finance & Operations Manager

Position: Finance & Operations Manager

Location: Montgomery County, Hybrid with In-Person Programs

Type: Contract • Up to 40 hours per week fixed schedule

Compensations: $35 per hour.

Reports to: CEO

The Montgomery County Pride Family: MoCo Pride Center, Inc., is hiring a Finance & Operations Manager. The Montgomery County Pride Family is the consortium of LGBTQIA+ Service, Advocacy, and Arts & Culture organizations and programs that serve Montgomery County, which consists of Live In Your Truth, Trans Maryland, MoCo Pride Prom, The Coalition for Inclusive Schools and Communities, Drag Story Hour DMV, Maryland Trans Unity, and Montgomery County Pride In The Plaza.

Our linkage to care programs partner with government entities, NGOs, and community-oriented businesses to combat Opioid overdoses, fight hate and bias within our schools and communities, provide culturally competent training, provide HIV and STI education and prevention resources, name and gender marker change services, Trans and Nonbinary support groups, expungement clinics, resources for returning citizens, food and housing insecurity resources, Inclusive MultiLingual Family literacy Programs, affirming diverse faith and spiritual resources, affirming safe Spaces, representational local TV and media programs, job and contract opportunities, and more.

About Us:

MoCo Pride Center is a vibrant consortium of LGBTQIA+ advocacy and arts & culture organizations serving Montgomery County. Our mission is to support, educate, and enrich our community. We aim to provide a robust platform for our diverse voices, fostering an inclusive environment through a range of programs and initiatives.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a skilled Finance & Operations Manager to join our team on a contract basis. This role involves critical functions such as budget coordination and management, grant management, payroll administration, etc. The ideal candidate will work closely with the CEO, Executive Directors, and Program Chairs to ensure financial health and compliance across our operations.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, and we highly value cultural competency and experience working with diverse communities, including LGBTQ+ organizations. Candidates with such experience or cultural competency training are encouraged to apply, as we believe these skills are essential in supporting and maintaining an inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities:

• Budget Development, Coordination, and Management: Develop and manage the organizations’ annual budgets in collaboration with key stakeholders. Conduct regular reviews and adjust as necessary to align with organizational goals.
• Grant Management: Assist in preparing grant proposals, align financial projections with organizational objectives, and ensure compliance with grantor guidelines.
• Payroll Administration: Manage payroll operations, ensuring accuracy in calculations, compliance with tax laws, and up-to-date employee benefits.
• Expense Tracking and Reporting: Oversee expense tracking systems; prepare financial statements and reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Financial Analysis and Forecasting: Conduct financial analysis to support strategic decisions, including variance analysis and financial forecasting.
• Cash Flow Management: Ensure adequate cash flow to meet operational needs, manage bank accounts and investments
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Develop and enforce internal controls, ensure compliance with financial legal requirements, and advise on legislative changes.
• Vendor and Contract Management: Oversee procurement and contract management processes to ensure cost-effectiveness.
• Financial Prudence and Policy Development: Develop financial policies to ensure long-term financial health and educate staff on financial management best practices.
• Stakeholder Reporting and Communication: Prepare financial summaries for stakeholders and serve as the primary financial contact.
• Audit Support: Coordinate with auditors during annual audits and implement findings to enhance financial processes and controls.
• Technology and Systems Improvement: Evaluate and implement financial management technologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Finance & Tax Support: Prepare organizational documents and coordinate tax preparation and compliance.
• Annual Report Support: Assist the CEO, Executive Directors, and Program Chairs in creating the Annual Report reflective of program goals and finances.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in financial management, preferably in a nonprofit setting.
• Strong understanding of budget management, payroll, compliance, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and legislation.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in financial software and systems.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Montgomery County Pride Family and MoCo Pride Center, Inc is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from LGBTQIA+ individuals and intersectional BIPOC individuals. All employment decisions at MoCo Pride Center are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.