Finance & Administration Manager

Help Build the Future of Adult Education in Vermont

Vermont Adult Learning (VAL) is seeking a Finance and Administration Manager to help strengthen the financial and operational systems that support our statewide mission.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys combining financial analysis, organizational operations, and problem-solving in a mission-driven environment. Working closely with the Executive Director and our outsourced accounting partner, Charity CFO, you will play a key role in ensuring our organization operates efficiently while supporting more than 1,500 adult learners across Vermont each year.

If you're someone who enjoys improving systems, working collaboratively across teams, and using financial information to support organizational decision-making, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As the Finance and Administration Manager, you will:

• Oversee day-to-day financial and administrative operations

• Coordinate purchasing, vendor management, invoicing, and billing processes

• Monitor organizational budgets and prepare budget-to-actual analyses

• Support grant budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance with state and federal funding requirements

• Coordinate leases, insurance, and facility-related administrative functions

• Develop financial dashboards, reports, and operational metrics for leadership

• Partner with Charity CFO to ensure accurate financial records and reporting

• Prepare financial information for leadership, board committees, and audits

• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes and organizational efficiency

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who brings:

• Three to five years of experience in finance, accounting, business administration, or operations management

• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Experience managing budgets, purchasing, accounts payable, invoicing, or financial reporting

• Experience with nonprofit organizations, government funding, or grants is preferred

• Strong Microsoft Excel and financial systems skills

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial staff

• A collaborative, service-oriented approach and commitment to continuous improvement

A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.

Why Vermont Adult Learning?

At Vermont Adult Learning, we believe education changes lives. Every day, our team helps adult learners earn high school diplomas, improve English language skills, prepare for careers, enter college, and achieve personal goals.

As part of our One VAL strategic initiative, we're building stronger systems, investing in our people, and creating a more connected organization. This newly enhanced position offers the opportunity to help shape how financial operations support our mission for years to come.

Benefits

Vermont Adult Learning offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health and dental insurance

• Retirement plan with employer contribution

• Generous paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Flexible work arrangements

• Professional development opportunities

• Meaningful work that makes a difference in communities across Vermont

Apply Today

If you're excited about combining finance, operations, and mission-driven work, we'd love to hear from you.

Vermont Adult Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.