Finance Manager

Responsibilities

• Oversee bookkeeping, payroll, invoicing, contract and producer payment disbursements, and reimbursement processing
• Maintain an up-to-date, detailed ledger and financial records in QuickBooks
• Oversee accounts receivable/payable and maintain audit compliance
• Direct organizational budgets and monitor daily cash flow
• Work closely with the COO to ensure project expenditures and recording comply with GAAP, with resulting reports prepared for CEO review
• Collaborate with the COO to formalize processes for accounts payable, expense reconciliation, bank reconciliations, and credit card statements
• Collaborate with the fundraising team to support long-term financial planning
• Work with the CDO to reconcile financial records against the program database
• Support execution of all grants and private funding, ensuring compliance with granting agency requirements, including USDA and Appalachian Regional Commission funding
• Coordinate with the COO on grant financial requirements, including managing the transition from the current contract accountant, with compliance reports prepared for CEO review
• Enforce internal controls and ensure financial operations adhere to local, state, and federal regulations
• Maintain documentation and internal controls to withstand federal monitoring and audits
• Prepare accurate financial statements, business activity reports, and forecasts for executive team meetings
• Support semi-annual and quarterly financial reports on grant expenditures, cost-share amounts and sources, and supporting documentation, in coordination with the COO and subject to final review by the CEO
• Prepare materials for CEO updates to the Board on fiscal health and alignment with program goals
• Provide the executive team perspective on financial affairs, organizational health, and cash flow
• This is not a core requirement of the role — the heart of this position is federal and state grants management, nonprofit financial reporting, and QuickBooks-based bookkeeping.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with accounting systems, nonprofit finances, and federal grant management
• Experience managing budgets and fiscal systems for federal and state grants requiring audits and regular reporting
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and federal/state/local tax requirements for corporate compliance
• Fluency with Google Suite, Adobe, and Microsoft Office Suite; Airtable experience preferred
• Demonstrated high levels of personal accountability for remote/flexible work
• Experience developing and implementing internal financial processes and protocols
• Strongly Preferred: High preference for experience with federal USDA and Appalachian Regional Commission grants
• Experience with impact investing, blended finance, or alternative capital models
• Baseline knowledge of Central and Southern Appalachian culture, partners, and relevant regulatory agencies
• Proven track record of strategic thinking, analytical ability, and process improvement
• Values-driven, with a commitment to inclusion, transparency, and non-hierarchical organizational practices
• Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills across diverse stakeholders and partner organizations

Benefits

• Salary range starting at $65,000, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package, including flexible time off (consisting of vacation, sick, mental health, and family leave), health insurance, and retirement
• Collaborative and supportive work environment with passionate colleagues and partners
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of farmers, communities, and ecosystems in Central Appalachia and the rural Southeast