Finance Manager - United States

Finance Manager · Organizational Overview · The barriers to college completion are complex and intertwined. No one educator, department, institution, or state can solve them. Without a simultaneous and intersectional approach, those barriers will continue to rob all of us—educato ...

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Finance Manager

Organizational Overview

The barriers to college completion are complex and intertwined. No one educator, department, institution, or state can solve them. Without a simultaneous and intersectional approach, those barriers will continue to rob all of us—educators, advocates, and students alike—of the life-changing benefits of a complete college journey. 

Complete College America (CCA) builds movements for scaled change and transforms institutions. Since its founding in 2009, CCA has paired bold, innovative thinking with practical actions that colleges and policymakers can implement across every level of higher education. CCA's work centers on researching and testing education reforms, providing coaching and support, and advocating for change. Across these areas, CCA uses data to identify barriers and design successful strategies; aligns policy, perspective, and practice so complex systems operate effectively; connects experts to amplify their insights; and builds shared accountability. The organization is at the center of the broad CCA Alliance, which is driving change that works for every leader, every campus, and every system.  

This is a full-time remote position with occasional travel.  Once hired, the selected applicant must receive prior approval to relocate since salary compensation also considers state of residence.

Position Summary

The Finance Manager reports directly to the Vice President for Operations and Organizational Development in collaboration with the Chief Financial Officer and President.  The selected individual has a range of responsibilities that ensure the organization's financial health and compliance.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Collaborates with the CFO in developing annual budgets in collaboration with program managers and leadership, monitoring budget performance throughout the year, and providing financial projections to support strategic planning.
• Provides primary oversight in collaboration with the CFO of the budget, finances and the day-to-day accounting operations of the business.
• Manages day-to-day accounting, processing accounts payable and receivable, reconciling bank statements, and preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Interprets Financial information/data and translate into a language that is understood by all staff
• Monitors and advises on various ledgers including cash disbursements, cash receipts, accounts payable, month-end payroll summary, accounts receivable summary, and journal entries to adjust the general ledger
• Generates monthly reports including accounts payable reconciliation, accounts receivable reconciliation, cash flow report, and statement of activities and statement of financial position
• Establishes and maintains financial policies and procedures, ensuring proper segregation of duties, and safeguarding organizational assets
• Serves as the primary point of contact with Escalon Accounting Team and manages the day-to-day partnership
• Collaborate with Escalon to prepare monthly financial statements in a timely fashion
• Conducts periodic audits of budget items, including comparing budget-to-actual comparisons for organization and all programs and departments within organization
• Tracks grants to ensure compliance with restricted funds to ensure usage according to donor or grantor requirements, maintaining grant budgets, preparing financial reports for funders, and ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and regulations
• Provides relevant financial information to executive and senior leadership teams
• Serves as a business partner with staff, continuously consulting with staff on upcoming activities and financial implications of activity. In some cases, provides guidance on financial efficiencies to improve said activity
• Provides management oversight over outsourced and/or in-house accounting staff
• Primary point of contact with the bank, external auditors, tax preparers, and insurance brokers
• Participate in the Audit and Finance Committee Meetings of the CCA Board of Directors along with the CFO to provide financial oversight and reporting, and also supports the CFO in development of reporting materials to be delivered to Audit and Finance Committee
• Co-manages physical assets and inventory of supplies and materials along with the Vice President of Operations and Organizational Development
• Perform related duties as assigned by the Vice President for Operations, Chief Financial Officer and/or the President

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to create and manage nonprofit budgets
• Ability to provide accounting services in a manner that will facilitate an effective and efficient year-end audit and tax return process
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, QuickBooks or related software, as well as budget creation and analysis software
• In-depth knowledge and thorough understanding of budgetary and accounting principles, practices, and policies
• Possess excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent managerial skills

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics, or Finance, with a minimum of 8-10 years of experience; or  relevant master's degree with 4-5 years of experience. 

Application Process 

Applications will be reviewed as received, until ideal candidate is identified. Application Priority Deadline: March 13, 2026. Interested applicants should apply via Bamboo and include resume, cover letter and salary requirements. 

Salary  

The salary range is $70-90K. The final salary is commensurate with relevant educational background, previous work experience, and professional expertise.  In addition to the salary, Complete College America offers a competitive benefits compensation package.   

Complete College America is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for employees, students, visitors, and stakeholders. As part of this effort, all offers of employment at Complete College America are contingent upon satisfactory results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all finalist candidates.  

Physical Demands 

The position requires little physical effort. However, during an event, the employee may have to lift boxes with meeting supplies and documents for distribution. Occasional out-of-state travel is required

Complete College America is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer