Finance & Operations Manager

Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Finance & Operations Manager for a mission-driven nonprofit organization committed to improving the lives of underserved individuals and families through advocacy, essential services, and community partnerships. This is a primarily remote, hybrid opportunity based in New York City, NY, with occasional onsite responsibilities in the Manhattan office.

About the role

The Finance & Operations Manager will serve as a key leader responsible for overseeing financial operations, organizational systems, and day-to-day business functions that support the organization's mission and long-term success. Reporting directly to executive leadership, this position partners with accounting professionals, funders, and internal teams to ensure financial accuracy, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative professional who enjoys building strong processes, supporting strategic initiatives, and making a meaningful impact within a growing nonprofit organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and analysis while supporting organizational planning and decision-making.
• Partner with accounting professionals to manage financial operations, grant and contract tracking, restricted funding, audit preparation, and nonprofit compliance.
• Manage operational systems including office administration, technology infrastructure, purchasing, vendor relationships, and process improvements.
• Coordinate organizational compliance activities, including employment administration, operational documentation, and reporting for funders and stakeholders.
• Support fundraising initiatives by tracking donations, assisting with donor reporting, coordinating fundraising events, and identifying funding opportunities.
• Collaborate with leadership on strategic initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness, organizational sustainability, and long-term growth.

Qualifications

• Experience managing nonprofit finance, accounting, operations, or organizational administration within a mission-driven environment.
• Knowledge of nonprofit financial management, budgeting, grants, contracts, GAAP, and regulatory compliance.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities independently.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with experience collaborating across teams and with external partners.
• Proficiency with financial systems, operational processes, and technology platforms, along with a continuous improvement mindset.

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums, dental, vision, life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discounts.
• Generous paid time off.

Pay

Competitive salary of $70,000–$100,000, based on experience.

Schedule

Primarily remote work schedule with occasional onsite collaboration in Manhattan.