Full-Time

Finance and Operations Manager

Updated on 8/22/2026

Strategic HR

Strategic HR

11-50 employees

Outsourced HR services: recruitment, compliance

Compensation Overview

$65k - $75k/yr

Columbus, OH, USA

Hybrid

Flexible on-site and remote work schedule.

Bachelor's, MBA

Category
Accounting (1)
Required Skills
QuickBooks
Forecasting

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Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field is required.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grant administration and business management is required.
  • Strong understanding of grant compliance requirements and financial management principles is required.
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks is required.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines is required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication, analytical, and problem-solving abilities are required.
Responsibilities
  • Ensure that grant and contract activities comply with federal, state, and local regulations and the specific requirements of each grant or contract.
  • Develop and manage grant budgets, ensuring funds are allocated appropriately and spent according to grant guidelines.
  • Oversee the organization's financial health, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
  • Assist with human resources functions, including recruitment, onboarding, and training.
  • Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure the organization runs smoothly and efficiently.
  • Work with senior management to develop and execute strategic plans supporting the organization's mission and goals.
  • Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, the general ledger, and payroll processes.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in compliance with state and federal regulations.
  • Coordinate with external auditors and the certified public accountant to ensure timely and accurate financial documentation.
  • Collaborate with the Executive Director to monitor and manage cash flow and ensure financial stability.
Desired Qualifications
  • An MBA or related advanced degree is preferred.
  • Experience in a nonprofit or academic setting is preferred.

Clark Schaefer Strategic HR provides outsourced HR services for businesses across industries, offering recruitment, compliance, training, and development. They work by assessing client HR needs, handling end-to-end recruitment and job placement, ensuring labor-law compliance, designing and delivering training programs, and supporting leadership development. Billing can be hourly, project-based, or retainer, and they offer SHRM-recognized professional development credits to help clients maintain HR certifications. What sets them apart is a relationship-focused, tailored approach that combines recruitment with compliance and development services, serving a broad range of clients—from small businesses to national corporations—from their Cincinnati base. The company's goal is to improve the lives of its clients, employees, and communities by delivering high-quality HR services.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cincinnati, Ohio

Founded

1995

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What believers are saying

  • March 2026 webinars show active demand for HR guidance around delegation and workforce shifts.
  • January 2026 plant-startup recruiting delivered 50-plus hires, proving high-volume execution.
  • The 2026 AI policy article positions Strategic HR to sell urgent compliance advisory work.

What critics are saying

  • AI-driven HR policy work commoditizes consulting as clients automate screening and documentation.
  • Cincinnati rivals and national firms can undercut pricing on outsourced recruiting quickly.
  • A failed integration inside Clark Schaefer could dilute Strategic HR's brand by 2026.

What makes Strategic HR unique

  • Clark Schaefer acquired Strategic HR in 2021, pairing HR outsourcing with accounting depth.
  • Strategic HR specializes in fractional HR, recruitment, compliance, training, and benefits support.
  • Its January 2026 Kadant case study shows startup manufacturing recruiting execution at scale.

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Benefits

Flexible Work Hours

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Company News

The Business Journals
May 3rd, 2021
Clark Schaefer Co acquires Strategic Human Resources Inc

Downtown-based Clark Schaefer Hackett acquired Strategic HR Inc., a Sycamore Township-based o utsourced human resources management firm that also has offices in Dayton, Northern Kentucky and Louisville.