Finance & Accounting Manager

BSC

. Supervise the Finance and Accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related tasks .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeBerkeley • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $110,988 - $116,542 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in finance and accounting management, including budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance within a non-profit environment. Proficient in supervising teams, maintaining financial records, and ensuring adherence to accounting principles and practices.

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Accounting PrinciplesFinancial ReportingBudget PreparationSupervisory ExperienceNon-Profit Financial Management

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Hard Skills

General Ledger MaintenanceFinancial Statement AnalysisCash Flow ProjectionsBookkeepingPayroll SystemsOffice Record-KeepingVendor ManagementAudit PreparationTax ReportingBudgeting

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsAbility to Work Independently

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelGoogle DocsDatabase Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Public Accountant

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit AccountingFinancial OversightCompetitive BiddingContract DocumentationPersonnel Code Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise the Finance and Accounting department, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and related tasks
Supervise vendor selection, competitive bidding, contract documentation, and vendor-file maintenance
Manage Finance and Accounting Department employees in accordance with the BSC EA contract and Personnel Code
Maintain the General Ledger, General Journal, and other journals
Prepare annual, semester, and monthly budgets
Prepare and analyze periodic financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, capital assets, and cash reports
Prepare and submit annual and quarterly sales tax, welfare tax exemption, IRS, Franchise Tax Board, Registry of Charitable Trusts, and HUD reports
Support fiscal oversight and planning for BSC assets under the Executive Director
Oversee bank accounts and signers and maintain adequate cash flow
Prepare cash-flow projections and authorize or sign relevant disbursements
Direct bank transfers as necessary
Oversee recurring financial obligations, including mortgage and lease payments and insurance premiums
Prepare for and work with the auditor during the annual audit process and implement management-letter recommendations
Maintain house accounts for 20 separate BSC housing units and prepare decentralization reports
Balance house accounts and decentralization reports each semester
Grant and collect house loans and advances
Perform semesterly audits of house-level financial accounts
Participate in policy making, budgeting, and fund allocation with managers, the Board, and committees
Provide regular budget, cash, fund, and asset reports and recommendations to the Board and management
Attend Committee and Board meetings as needed
Maintain financially relevant statistics and reports
Provide continuity and historical context for the Board and committees
Advise house and central-level managers, staff, and committees on finance and accounting issues
Provide input on information technology and program modifications supporting the financial team
Supervise workshift positions as needed
Perform other projects assigned by the Executive Director

Requirements

What you’ll need

Four-year college degree in accounting/finance
Minimum of four years of work experience in accounting or finance
Experience with standard accounting, bookkeeping, payroll, and office record-keeping systems, both electronic and manual
Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Google Docs, and database experience
Familiarity with non-profit accounting systems
At least two years of supervisory and management experience
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and practices for a medium-sized non-profit corporation
Excellent organizational and record-keeping skills
Attention to detail and follow-through
Ability to acquire familiarity with BSC financial policies, revenue and expenses, compensation systems, chart of accounts, and regularly ordered goods/services
Ability to work independently, adhere to deadlines, and prioritize multiple demands
Good oral and written communication skills
Patience, thoroughness, and tact
Ability to interact with a diverse array of individuals and students
Ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
Ability to operate a computer keyboard and 10-key calculator and engage in repetitive motions
Required cover letter summarizing qualifications
List of three professional references
Certified Public Accountant preferred
Previous experience with non-profit financial management preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, and vision insurance for employee and dependents
Paid holidays
Vacation and sick leave
Long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
403b plan
Annual cost-of-living increases
Annual performance-based raises and/or bonuses
Full-time salaried (exempt) position