Finance Manager

Finance Manager at Success for All Foundation leads financial operations to support schools, reporting to the CEO in a hybrid Towson, MD location with a focus on reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, compliance, and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to ensure on-time, accurate results with documented judgments and variance analyses.
• Oversee revenue recognition in alignment with US GAAP, reviewing and approving monthly entries, reconciliations, and supporting analyses.
• Prepare and review periodic financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, management reports, and other internal disclosures.
• Preserve general ledger integrity through proper coding structures, structured review processes, and documentation standards.
• Review and authorize reconciliations and journal entries to maintain accuracy and compliance.
• Identify, investigate, and promptly resolve accounting issues as they arise.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning by delivering precise reports, trend analysis, and translating financial implications for leadership.
• Strengthen accounting workflows, documentation, and internal controls across the organization.
• Implement improvements to accounting system workflows to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with departments to embed accounting and finance considerations into operational processes.
• Identify improvement opportunities and maintain clear, accessible process documentation.
• Ensure financial systems and reports provide reliable information to support decision-making.
• Oversee the annual financial statement audit and coordinate activities with auditors.
• Serve as the principal liaison between auditors and internal teams.
• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements as needed.
• Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory filings, including Form 990.
• Support ongoing tax planning and the annual tax return preparation.
• Maintain ongoing compliance with US GAAP, FASB guidance, nonprofit reporting requirements, and internal control standards.
• Proactively identify and address gaps in compliance, documentation, or processes.
• Lead the Finance Team responsible for billing, collections, and financial reporting.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support staff development to foster growth and accuracy.
• Identify training needs and help team members improve confidence, accuracy, and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and colleagues across the organization to ensure clear financial communication and sound decision-making.
• Build trust as a practical, responsive finance partner to program, operations, development, and leadership teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of professional experience in accounting or finance with a strong emphasis on data analysis and reporting
• 3+ years of experience managing finance or accounting staff
• Solid knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Experience managing close processes, reconciliations, financial reporting, audit preparation, and compliance
• Ability to translate financial information into clear insights for leadership and cross-functional colleagues
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to lead calmly, communicate plainly, and follow through consistently
• Nonprofit accounting experience preferred
• CPA or comparable professional qualification preferred

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with in-office presence in Towson, MD on Wednesdays and Thursdays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Flexible schedule
• A dedicated, skilled, and mission-driven team
• Meaningful work supporting schools, educators, and students
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health savings account

What success looks like in this role

• Financial reports are accurate, timely, and actionable
• Close, audit, tax, and compliance processes operate smoothly
• Revenue recognition and general ledger management are well controlled
• Budgets and forecasts enable better planning and decision-making
• Internal controls and documentation have strengthened over time
• Finance team members are supported, understand expectations, and perform effectively
• Colleagues across SFA understand and trust the financial information provided