Finance Manager

Position Summary

Join Empowered Futures as a Finance Manager and help oversee the organization’s financial planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance activities. We are a forward-thinking nonprofit committed to building confident, emotionally intelligent, and resourceful young adults through self-empowerment, mentorship, and community support.

The Finance Manager is responsible for financial planning, analysis, reporting, and compliance activities. This role ensures financial integrity, supports strategic decision-making, and manages budgeting, forecasting, and financial controls. The Finance Manager partners closely with leadership and cross-functional teams to optimize financial performance and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage annual budgets, forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
• Analyze financial performance, variances, and trends; provide actionable insights to leadership.
• Prepare financial models to support strategic initiatives, investments, and operational decisions.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP or applicable accounting standards.
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and general ledger activity for accuracy and compliance.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate audits, tax filings, and interactions with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies.
• Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures, and documentation.
• Identify financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop finance or accounting staff as applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or financial management.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and financial tools (e.g., ERP systems, Excel).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with high accuracy.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Familiarity with financial systems implementations or process automation.

Benefits:

• Empowering emerging adults with their growth and development.
• Innovating the movement towards mental wellness.
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary senior board members.
• Growing your professional network.
• Room for advancement and growth within the organization to serve as a board member.

Join our team and make a meaningful impact on the lives of young adults while shaping a brighter future for mental health and well-being. Together, we can inspire hope and create lasting change. Apply now!

This is a part-time and unpaid volunteer position (5-7 hours a week)