Operations & Finance Manager

SES is partnering with a mission-driven nonprofit organization to identify an Operations & Finance Manager who will support its accounting, human resources, and day-to-day operational functions. This is a hands-on opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys variety, values accuracy, and wants to grow into broader financial responsibility over time.

Why You Will Be Excited About This Role

• Take ownership of essential day-to-day accounting activities while developing deeper exposure to fund and grant accounting.
• Build toward greater involvement in month-end reporting, financial statements, budgeting, and financial analysis.
• Work closely with an experienced Director of Admin & Finance who is prepared to provide training and mentorship.
• Support an organization whose work strengthens access to healthcare throughout Nevada.
• Join a role designed with long-term professional growth and succession planning in mind.

Why You Will Like Working Here

• Mission-driven, service-oriented organization with a strong commitment to its employees and community.
• Collaborative small-team environment where employees are trusted to contribute across multiple functions.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance, flexibility, and employee retention.
• Supportive leadership that values potential, organizational fit, and a willingness to learn.
• Opportunity to contribute to an organization with a long record of clean audits and responsible financial management.

What You Will Be Working On

• Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, payments, deposits, and cash receipts.
• Completing bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining the general ledger and supporting monthly and year-end close activities.
• Preparing payroll and maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Supporting monthly financial statements, management reporting, budgeting, and cash-flow monitoring.
• Assisting with grant accounting, allocations, reimbursements, draw requests, and compliance documentation.
• Coordinating employee onboarding, separations, benefits administration, leave tracking, and HR records.
• Serving as the first point of contact for routine employee questions concerning benefits, paid time off, and HR policies.
• Supporting office operations, vendor relationships, IT coordination, records management, and organizational insurance administration.

What Type of Person Will Be Successful

• An accounting professional with approximately three to five years of progressively responsible experience.
• Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, GAAP, general ledger accounting, and reconciliations.
• Fund accounting, nonprofit accounting, grant accounting, or federal grant compliance experience is preferred but not required for someone with strong accounting fundamentals and the ability to learn.
• Exposure to payroll, onboarding, benefits, leave administration, or other HR support functions is strongly preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, trustworthy, and comfortable handling confidential financial and employee information.
• A resourceful self-starter who can work independently while collaborating closely with a small team.
• Someone who enjoys wearing multiple hats and is willing to assist wherever needed.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, human resources, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Location/Logistics: Based in Carson City, Nevada, with a hybrid schedule requiring at least two days per week in the office; candidates must reside in Nevada and have reliable transportation for occasional in-state travel.