The Taproot Foundation is seeking a dynamic and professional individual to provide financial management support to the organization. The Finance Manager will be a detail and systems oriented individual who can help make the Taproot Foundation the employer of choice for ambitious professionals in the nonprofit sector.

Key Responsibilities
The Finance Manager will play a critical role in the overall success of the organization by providing financial support to the organization, ensuring that finances are in order and in good standing.

Finance and Accounting

• Oversee and process A/P: ensure proper coding of expenditures, generate checks, maintain A/P files, research and resolve A/P issues efficiently
• Establish and maintain A/R systems: ensure proper and timely billing and collections, make bank deposits
• In consultation with program management, develop, implement, and maintain effective financial/accounting policies, processes, and internal controls
• Assist with expense approvals
• Assist with preparation of annual audit
• Perform quarterly & monthly close of accounting system
• Generate financial reports as requested (e.g. P & L, balance sheet)
• Ensure effective tracking and release of temporarily restricted funds and deferred revenue
• Develop and maintain accurate financial schedules (e.g. depreciation, accruals, prepaids, payroll allocations)
• Assess financial tracking and reporting systems and advise on potential systems changes
• Work collaboratively with program and fundraising teams to reconcile systems data and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Assist with monthly and quarterly financial analysis
• Develop and maintain effective systems for documentation and filing of financial records
• Assist with preparation of annual tax forms

Experience/Skills

• Experience with financial and operations management in a nonprofit organization
• Attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative and identify opportunities to improve systems and processes
• Experience developing and implementing nonprofit policies and systems
• Understanding of non-profit accounting
• Experience in the administration of an organization with multiple offices
• Proficiency with QuickBooks
• Experience working with independent contractors (IT, accounting, audit)
• Supervisory experience
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Some experience with financial analysis helpful
• IT troubleshooting and IT plan development helpful
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
• Flexible personality to adapt to the needs of a growing, fast paced organization
• Ability to maintain a professional demeanor at all times, work gracefully under pressure and maintain a strong work ethic
• Bachelor's degree

Compensation
$50,000-$55,000, DOE

Location
San Francisco (near Union Square)

Application Process
Please send your resume and a cover letter that explains your interest and fit for the position to jobs@taprootfoundation.org with the title "Finance Manager" as the subject of your email.

THE TAPROOT FOUNDATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. The Taproot Foundation strives to reflect the diverse community it serves. Applicants who contribute to this diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.

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