What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager position at Market Umbrella?
About Market Umbrella
Market Umbrella is a New Orleans-based nonprofit cultivating the power of the farmers' markets to drive economic and community health. We operate the Crescent City Farmers Markets and deliver nutrition education and food access programs that support local producers and expand access to fresh, local foods.
Our mission: to cultivate the power of farmers markets to drive economic and community health in the region. Our vision: a thriving, equitable, and sustainable food system that supports all community members, including those who bring local, nutritious food to market.
The Role
Market Umbrella is hiring a Finance Manager to support day-to-day financial operations with accuracy, consistency, and strong internal controls. This role supports payroll workflows, benefits coordination, accounts payable/receivable, monthly reconciliations and close, grant tracking and allocations, budget support, and audit-ready documentation.
Schedule is primarily Monday–Friday, with occasional evenings or weekend work required during peak deadlines (audit, year-end close, special events).
What You'll Do
- Support payroll processing updates, allocations by employee and grant, and ensure deadlines are met
- Coordinate benefits enrollment changes and maintain accurate payroll deductions
- Manage A/P and A/R processes (invoices, deposits, vendor payments, coding)
- Complete monthly reconciliations, journal entries, and close support
- Track grant-related expenses and allocations; support grant reporting and compliance needs
- Support financial reporting, audit preparation, and internal controls documentation
- Coordinate with finance-related vendors (payroll, benefits, audit support, etc.)
- Support market/program-level finance administration, including token or program payment reconciliation
- Assist with budget development and budget-to-actual reporting
Qualifications
Required:
- 3 years finance/accounting experience (A/P, reconciliations, reporting support)
- Strong spreadsheet skills (Excel/Google Sheets) and financial tracking systems
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Ability to handle confidential payroll/benefits information with discretion
- Strong communication skills and follow-through on deadlines
Preferred:
- Nonprofit and/or grant-funded accounting experience
- Month-end close and journal entry experience across grants/programs
- Audit preparation experience
- Familiarity with nonprofit accounting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks or similar)
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays 18 PTO days/year (accrual-based)
- Health & dental (MU covers 75% for staff and qualifying dependents for one of two plans)
- Vision, life, AD&D, short-term disability (MU covers 100%)
- 401(k) with up to 4% employer match (subject to plan terms/discretion)
- FSA (125 plan) and HSA options
- Potential for hybrid work schedule after 90 days of progressive work performance
To Apply
Only qualified candidates will be considered. Please submit a cover letter and resume to employment@marketumbrella.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until position is filled.