Senior Manager, Finance & Operations

National Council on Problem Gambling

$95K — $115K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in finance and operations, ideally within a nonprofit environment.
  • Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.
  • Experience managing audits, grants, and compliance requirements.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion.
  • Strong communication skills for collaboration across teams.
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

  • Manage all aspects of financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and reporting.
  • Prepare financial statements for leadership and the Board in collaboration with accounting vendors.
  • Oversee accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and expense management processes.
  • Coordinate annual audits and serve as liaison with external accounting providers and auditors.
  • Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and grant requirements.
  • Oversee internal operations, policies, and controls for efficiency and compliance.
  • Serve as a trusted advisor on financial and operational strategy to the Executive Director.

Benefits

  • Paid vacation, personal and sick time.
  • Thirteen company-paid holidays.
  • Life, short and long-term disability coverage.
  • Retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • 100% employer-paid health insurance premiums for employees.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Position Summary:

NCPG is seeking a Senior Finance & Operations Manager to oversee the organization's financial management and day-to-day operational functions. This role plays a key part in strengthening operational infrastructure as NCPG continues to expand its national impact.

Reporting to the Executive Director, the Sr. Finance & Operations Manager oversees outsourced accounting and HR vendors, manages financial processes, supports grant compliance, and ensures administrative systems are optimized for growth and sustainability. This senior-level role partners closely with the Executive Director and leadership team to ensure strong financial stewardship, operational efficiency, and compliance in support of NCPG's mission. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented professional who brings both strategic insight and practical execution across finance, operations, and organizational infrastructure.

This position is fully remote within the United States and requires about 15% travel (two in-person events annually, and a minimum of 2 trips for Board of Directors Meetings).

Responsibilities Include:

Finance & Accounting
• Manage all aspects of financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for leadership and the Board of Directors in partnership with the part-time outsourced accounting vendor.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and expense management.
• Coordinate annual audit and serve as primary liaison with external accounting providers, auditors, and financial consultants.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, and regulatory obligations.

Operations & Administration
• Oversee organizational operations, policies, and internal controls to ensure efficiency and compliance.
• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and operational systems.
• Support grant administration and reporting in collaboration with program staff.
• Maintain and improve financial and operational processes, documentation, and systems.

Human Resources Administration
• Serve as primary internal HR administrator in coordination with external HR consulting partners.
• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes.
• Working with third-party vendors, oversee payroll processing, benefits, and retirement plan administration, including annual benefit renewals and audit requirements.
• Maintain and update NCPG's employee handbook and all employee policies in partnership with third-party consultants.
• Manage and administer all paid and unpaid leave and related compliance documentation.

Strategic & Leadership Support
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Executive Director on financial and operational strategy.
• Support Board committees as needed, including finance and audit-related activities.
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support organizational planning and decision-making.

Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• 7+ years of progressive experience in finance and operations, ideally within a nonprofit organization.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Experience managing audits, grants, and compliance requirements.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and discretion.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a team environment with remote coworkers and partners.
• Travel requirements: about 15%, including a minimum of 2 trips a year for Board of Directors meetings (5 days) annually.

Compensation & Benefits

$95,000-$115,000 per year, plus an excellent benefits package including paid vacation, personal and sick time, thirteen company-paid holidays, life, short and long-term disability coverage, a retirement plan with matching contributions, and health insurance with 100% employer-paid premiums for employees.

We welcome you to inform us confidentially if you require any special accommodations to be considered for employment at NCPG. Contact us at [email protected] to notify us of any needs related to completing the job application.

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