Senior Manager, Finance, Grants & Operations

Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice (CURYJ)

. Serve as CURYJ's financial owner for its government and private grant portfolio.

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeOakland • California • United StatesSenior💰 $115,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit financial management, including grant budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP. Proficient in using QuickBooks Online for accounting and financial oversight while leading and supervising finance teams.

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Nonprofit Financial ManagementGrant Budget DevelopmentQuickBooks OnlineFinancial ReportingStaff Supervision

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Hard Skills

Grant BudgetingFinancial ReportingCash Flow AnalysisBudget PreparationGAAP ComplianceAudit CoordinationFinancial ForecastingAccounting Records MaintenanceJournal EntriesPersonnel Allocations

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooks Online

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Accounting PrinciplesGovernment GrantsFinancial ManagementRegulatory ReportingOperational Efficiency

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as CURYJ's financial owner for its government and private grant portfolio.
Develop grant budgets during proposal development.
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc financial reports for funders.
Prepare reimbursement requests and supporting documentation.
Develop and maintain personnel allocations across multiple grants.
Prepare grant budget modifications and amendments.
Forecast grant spending, remaining balances, and revenue throughout each grant's lifecycle.
Identify opportunities to maximize grant reimbursement and optimize grant revenue while maintaining compliance.
Serve as CURYJ's primary financial resource for grant-related matters.
Supervise the Grant Manager.
Maintain accounting records in QuickBooks Online, including coding transactions, journal entries, and general ledger maintenance.
Produce monthly financial statements and management reports.
Lead month-end and year-end close processes.
Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and cash flow projections.
Monitor organizational cash flow and financial performance.
Present financial information and recommendations to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
Coordinate the annual audit, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
Supervise the Junior Accountant, including oversight of payroll and accounting support functions.
Oversee HR administration, including benefits, onboarding, and employment compliance.
Coordinate relationships with IT vendors, software providers, and technology purchasing.
Oversee facilities, vendor relationships, leases, and maintenance.
Identify opportunities to improve organizational systems and operational efficiency.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
10+ years of progressively responsible nonprofit financial management experience.
Significant experience managing government grants and contracts.
Experience preparing organizational budgets, financial statements, forecasts, and cash flow analyses.
Experience coordinating annual financial audits.
Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles and GAAP.
Experience using QuickBooks Online or comparable accounting software.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Commitment to CURYJ's mission and values.
Experience transitioning accounting functions from an outsourced provider to an internal finance team.
Experience supervising staff.

Benefits

Comp & perks

100% employer-paid medical coverage for employees
Two weeks of paid vacation
Paid sick leave
Eleven paid holidays
Paid birthday holiday
Two-week paid winter break
Professional development opportunities