Finance & Operations Manager

Overview:
A Chico-based nonprofit organization is seeking a Finance & Operations Manager to provide leadership and management for the agency’s fiscal and personnel functions, including grant administration, accounting, human resources, and organizational performance. This individual will foster an agency culture that embodies the organization’s values.

Responsibilities:
Financial Oversight

1. Monitor and maintain accurate financial recordkeeping, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and internal controls.
2. Oversee accounts receivable/payable and biweekly payroll processing.
3. Coordinate quarterly and year-end payroll taxes and reporting.
4. Coordinate the annual agency audit.
5. Ensure accuracy and efficiency of the automated accounting system (QuickBooks).
6. Oversee all aspects of grant administration, maintaining a thorough understanding of awarded grants.
7. Monitor programmatic fiscal compliance with grant and agency policy requirements.

Operations & Human Resources

1. Manage staff onboarding, new hire paperwork, and personnel records.
2. Serve as liaison with insurance carriers/brokers for employee benefits.
3. Oversee staff timekeeping, timesheet review, and expense reimbursement forms.
4. Track staff completion of required in-service trainings.
5. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate related program staff.
6. Maintain a safe, clean, and supportive working environment.

Executive & Organizational Support

1. Support the Executive Director in development, implementation, and evaluation of programs.
2. Contribute to the agency’s strategic planning process.
3. Compile and submit narrative and statistical reports, including grant and board reports.
4. Provide leadership in scheduled program and administrative team meetings.
5. Demonstrate and reinforce commitment to the agency’s mission and values.
6. Represent the organization at community networking meetings as appropriate.

Service Preparedness
All staff complete a 65-hour Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault training to gain a foundational
understanding of the organization, preparing them to provide support in direct services in rare
situations as needed, including—but not limited to—crisis intervention (phone/drop-in), resource
and referral, emergency transportation, and shelter screening and intake.

Qualifications:

1. College degree in business, public administration, or a related field (accounting degree preferred) and/or five years of program administration experience in a related field.
2. Three years of administrative, human resource and accounting experience.
3. Supervisory experience with proven ability to support and lead staff.
4. Competency in Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and QuickBooks.
5. Experience with federal grant reporting (HUD, OVC) and online funder portals.
6. Knowledge of contract and grant monitoring.
7. Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and work collaboratively.
8. Ability to pass DOJ background check and DMV record check (post-offer).
9. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, and proof of insurance.

Compensation:
This position offers a competitive salary ($79,000-$85,000) depending on experience and qualifications. The organization provides an outstanding benefits package, including 100% employer-paid premiums for employee medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. Additional benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday pay.

All offers of employment are contingent on a background check. EOE. Please note that Morrison does not recruit from client personnel (click here for details).

Salary : $79,000 - $85,000