Finance Manager
$130k - $145k/yr+ 403(b) employer match + Monthly cell phone stipend
Senior
Bachelor's
Washington, DC, USA
In Person
AccountingFinancial Accounting
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is required.
- A CPA or CMA designation is strongly preferred.
- A minimum of 6 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience is required, including nonprofit accounting operations, month-end close, internal controls, audit support, and financial reporting.
- At least 2 years of experience supervising staff and/or managing outsourced accounting, audit, or vendor relationships is required.
- Experience working in a nonprofit organization with a budget of $15 million or more is required; experience with fund accounting, restricted revenue, grant-related financial reporting, and nonprofit compliance is required.
- Advanced proficiency with nonprofit accounting software, preferably Sage Intacct, and strong Excel skills are required.
- Knowledge of GAAP, 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.
- Commitment to racial justice, civil rights, and equity, and the ability to work effectively in a diverse environment are required.
Responsibilities
- 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 GAAP, 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 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 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 IRS 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.
Desired Qualifications
- A CPA or CMA designation is strongly preferred.
- Experience with Sage Intacct is preferred.
About the company
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
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 audited revenue reached $19.5 million, sustaining a national litigation bench.
- Shaylyn Cochran joined as deputy executive director in May 2025, strengthening operations.
- June 2026 Smith v. Trump discovery continued, keeping high-profile January 6 claims alive.
What critics are saying
- Supreme Court's 2026 Callais remand weakens voting-rights victories in Mississippi and North Dakota.
- Trump-aligned executive orders target DEI funding, threatening the Economic Justice Project's pipeline.
- Dependence on litigation wins makes adverse appellate rulings existential for donor credibility.
What makes Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law unique
- Founded in 1963 by JFK, it weaponizes elite pro bono legal talent.
- National litigation platform spans voting rights, housing, education, criminal justice, and DEI.
- 2025 cases reached Mississippi, Texas, North Dakota, D.C., and federal nationwide injunctions.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Parental Leave
- Disability Insurance
- Phone/Internet Stipend