Full-Time
Finance Manager
Updated on 8/3/2026
Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law
Leads private bar civil rights litigation
Compensation Overview
$130k - $145k/yr
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
 Finance & Banking (1) |
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- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience, including nonprofit accounting operations, month-end close, internal controls, audit support, and financial reporting is required.
- At least 2 years of experience supervising staff and/or managing outsourced accounting, audit, or vendor relationships is required.
- Proven experience working in a nonprofit organization with a budget of $15 million or more, including fund accounting, restricted revenue, grant-related financial reporting, and nonprofit compliance, is required.
- Advanced proficiency with nonprofit accounting software and strong Excel skills are required.
- Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, nonprofit accounting standards, Uniform Guidance, net asset restrictions, internal controls, audit preparation, and financial reporting processes is required.
- Ability to translate financial data and accounting issues clearly for non-finance staff, program leaders, Development colleagues, and organizational leadership is required.
- Strong supervisory, vendor management, project management, problem-solving, documentation, and follow-through skills are required.
- High attention to detail, sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and commitment to accuracy, compliance, and accountability are required.
- Demonstrated commitment to racial justice, civil rights, and equity, and ability to work effectively in a diverse environment are required.
- Supervise accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accurate coding, timely vendor payments, effective revenue processing, and efficient donor and grant revenue tracking.
- Maintain, implement, and monitor internal control systems to safeguard organizational assets and support compliance with generally accepted accounting principles, Uniform Guidance, funder requirements, and organizational policies.
- Serve as the primary day-to-day point of contact for the outsourced accounting vendor; monitor deliverables, resolve workflow issues, maintain an issue and escalation log, and ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented accounting services.
- Support clear segregation of duties, approval workflows, documentation standards, and cross-training to reduce single points of failure within accounting operations.
- Lead the month-end and year-end close processes, including bank reconciliations, journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, close calendars, supporting schedules, and documentation follow-up.
- Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and supporting schedules for review by the Vice President of Finance and organizational leadership.
- Monitor daily financial operations and provide regular updates on cash flow, liquidity needs, receivables, payables, and operational finance issues requiring attention.
- Identify close delays, reconciliation issues, coding concerns, or documentation gaps and escalate matters to the Vice President of Finance as appropriate.
- Partner with Development, program teams, and outsourced accounting vendors to maintain accurate restricted-fund accounting, prepare budget proposals, support funder reporting, reconcile grant activity, and ensure proper revenue recognition within the organization's financial systems.
- Maintain grant and restricted-fund schedules, documentation, and reconciliations that support audit readiness, funder reporting, Development reconciliations, and program budget monitoring.
- Oversee automated grant accounting workflows by reviewing data accuracy, resolving exceptions, documenting processes, and escalating risks or system issues to the Vice President of Finance.
- Serve as the lead staff liaison for the annual independent financial audit, including preparing schedules, pulling samples, assembling audit binders, coordinating documentation requests, and tracking open items.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements, including preparing data for Internal Revenue Service Form 990, 1099s, registrations, funder reports, and other regulatory or compliance matters.
- Maintain audit-ready files, reconciliations, policies, and accounting documentation in coordination with the Vice President of Finance and outsourced accounting vendor.
- Supervise, mentor, and evaluate assigned finance staff; support professional growth, accountability, cross-training, backup coverage, and a collaborative service-oriented team environment.
- Continuously assess accounting workflows to identify efficiencies, automate manual processes, strengthen documentation, and leverage Sage Intacct and other financial systems effectively.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, close checklists, vendor deliverable trackers, reconciliation schedules, and other tools that support continuity and consistent department performance.
- Provide clear, timely communication to the Vice President of Finance regarding operational risks, workflow challenges, vendor performance, staffing needs, and process improvement opportunities.
- CPA or CMA designation.
- Experience with Sage Intacct is preferred.
The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law mobilizes private-sector lawyers to provide pro bono legal services to people facing racial discrimination and to advance civil rights through the courts. It coordinates cases in voting rights, housing discrimination, and racial justice, combining litigation with policy work and community outreach. It originated from President Kennedy's 1963 White House call and has contributed to civil rights milestones such as amendments to the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Its goal is to secure equal justice under the law by leveraging the private bar's resources to influence court outcomes and policy, differentiating itself from groups that rely mainly on protests or government funding.
Company Size
N/A
Company Stage
Grant
Total Funding
$70K
Headquarters
Washington DC, District of Columbia
Founded
1963
Benefits
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Company News
Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law announced the appointment of Dariely Rodriguez and Ed Caspar as Deputy Chief Counsel.
Today, the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law announced that Dorian Spence will be promoted as the new Vice President of Strategy and Programs, where he will play a lead role in developing and implementing the organization’s strategic plan, strengthening the organization’s non-litigation programs, and deepening its connections to partners, clients, and community as part of the institutional commitment to advancing racial justice.
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