Finance Manager

$52,000 - $52,000/Yr

Kids Making It - Wilmington, NC

Part-time - Mid Level

Wilmington, NC

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Finance Manager at Kids Making It plays a crucial leadership role in ensuring the financial health and sustainability of the organization. This part-time position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of financial management, including day-to-day operations, strategic financial planning, and compliance with grant requirements. The Finance Manager will work closely with the Executive Director and senior leadership team to maintain strong financial oversight and proactively address financial needs and opportunities. This role is essential for supporting the organization's mission of teaching valuable skills to disadvantaged youth and young adults.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement financial strategies aligned with KMI's mission and growth objectives
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the Executive Director and Board of Directors
• Lead annual budgeting process and ongoing budget management
• Identify and analyze financial risks and opportunities
• Develop and maintain financial policies and procedures
• Oversee all accounting operations, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage cash flow and financial forecasting
• Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
• Develop and maintain internal controls
• Manage relationships with external financial partners (banks, auditors, etc.)
• Process and manage payroll
• Manage benefits administration and new hire onboarding in collaboration with Operations Manager
• Collaborate with Operations Manager to prepare and distribute monthly student checks
• Reconcile monthly credit card transactions and monitor credit card payments and balances
• Maintain and manage all bank, loan, and investment account information
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Lead financial compliance efforts for all grants
• Develop and monitor grant budgets
• Ensure accurate tracking and reporting of grant expenditures
• Prepare financial reports for grant applications and reporting
• Collaborate with program staff to maximize grant impact while maintaining compliance
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations and file any necessary annual renewals
• Oversee annual audit process
• Manage tax preparation and filing (Form 990, state returns, etc.)
• Process monthly state sales tax reimbursements
• Monitor and maintain appropriate insurance coverage
• Identify and address potential financial risks
• Collaborate with Operations Manager on financial processes
• Provide financial training and support to program managers
• Foster a culture of financial responsibility across the organization

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 2+ years of non-profit financial management experience
• Experience with grant financial management and compliance
• Proficiency with Quickbooks and Excel
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication abilities

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with federal and state grant compliance
• Knowledge of youth development or educational organizations
• Experience working with grant management software

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance