Finance Manager

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• 5+ years of nonprofit financial oversight and analysis preferred
• Strong Excel skills and comfort with complex financial modeling
• Experience reviewing budgets, financial statements, and project costs
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative spirit and a passion for serving vulnerable communities
• Ability to travel to LASC partner locations and conferences
• Residence in the St. Louis region and ability to work from our Chesterfield office daily

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial operations for LASC
• Oversee cash flow, forecasting, and reserve planning
• Establish and monitor strong internal controls
• Lead annual budgeting and long-term financial planning
• Ensure timely compliance with all federal and state regulations
• Prepare and manage the annual audit and 990 process with external auditors
• Maintain clean, accurate financials with no significant audit adjustments
• Execute all grant distributions and track allocations
• Review partner budgets, financial statements, and annual reports
• Conduct community audits to ensure transparency and accuracy
• Collaborate with the Director of Community Transformation on partner cost structures
• Support ROI target setting and measurement with M&E and leadership teams
• Manage the investment advisor relationship alongside the Executive Director
• Prepare quarterly investment performance updates for the Board and Finance Committee
• Lead planning and execution of the annual Investment Advisor Meeting
• Coordinate and lead Finance Committee meetings
• Provide financial coaching and support to internal team members
• Contribute to a positive, mission-aligned team culture