Finance Manager

Sarcoma Foundation of America (SFA) seeks a Finance Manager with solid analytical competence, exceptional numerical proficiency, and excellent communication skills.

SFA is the largest funder of private research in the sarcoma community and an organization dedicated to raising sarcoma awareness. SFA advocates for increased research to find new and better therapies to treat patients. The organization raises money to privately fund grants for sarcoma research and education and advocacy efforts on behalf of the entire sarcoma community. Since its inception in 2000, the Sarcoma Foundation of America has invested over $26 million in research.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Manager will manage the organization’s financial functions under the guidance of the Director of Finance. The ideal candidate will take the initiative to develop, implement, and ensure the timely flow of organizational financial processes and communicate organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Finance Manager will be responsible for the following:

• Work with the Director of Finance to develop and implement financial strategies to support the organization’s goals and objectives.
• The Finance Manager will prepare and analyze financial reports, forecasts, and budgets with the Director of Finance.
• Manage daily accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, record revenue and expenses, and conduct monthly reconciliation.
• Reconcile bank statements and other balance sheet accounts.
• Manage the bill.com system to ensure all invoices are paid in a timely manner.
• Prepare revenue and expense reports and oversee financial policies and compliance for fundraising events.
• Work in consultation with the Director of Finance to ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Manage and execute the payroll process and record bi-weekly payroll through third-party vendors.
• Prepare information required by the auditors for annual audits and 990s.
• Support other Departments by providing timely financial data and analysis as requested.
• Improve finance processes and policies to support organizational goals; formulate and implement departmental and organizational policies and procedures to maximize output; monitor adherence to rules, regulations, and procedures.
• Work with the Director of Finance on other ad hoc projects that support the overall initiatives of the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree, five or more years of experience working in finance in a non-profit environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience in nonprofit finance and management skills and the ability to work with diverse people in a busy and sometimes fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter who can juggle multiple deadlines and projects at once.
• Ability to work well under pressure and to respond flexibly and resourcefully to workload fluctuations, demonstrated initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with accounting or financial management software (QuickBooks Online preferably) and fundraising databases, as well as the ability to learn new programs.
• Ability to acquire a comprehensive understanding of SFA and be familiar with the appropriate strategies.

This is an exempt/full-time position. The staff works primarily remotely; however, some staff members travel to the office infrequently throughout the month to complete tasks and prepare for events. This position will be required to go into the office as needed. SFA’s office is in Montgomery County, Maryland, outside Washington, DC.

Please email your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to hr@curesarcoma.org with the Finance Manager in the subject line.