Finance Manager

Finance Manager

Apply for the Finance Manager role at CAIR Sacramento Valley/Central California.

Posted 06-Jan-2026 (PST)

• Location: Anaheim, CA
• Salary: $85,000–$105,000 per year
• Pay Range: $85,000-$105,000/year commensurate with experience
• Term: Full‑time, occasional evenings and weekends required
• Position Status: Exempt
• Reports to: Operations and Finance Associate Director
• Benefits: 100% employer‑paid medical and dental insurance for employees and dependents; 401(k) plan with an employer match; 12 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 12 holidays; hybrid work schedule currently offered.

The Council on American‑Islamic Relations, California (CAIR‑CA) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) grassroots civil rights and advocacy group dedicated to protecting free speech, religious freedom, and equal employment opportunities. We value passion, talent, and commitment to social justice.

The Finance Manager will report directly to the Operations and Finance Associate Director and will manage all accounting and payroll functions, ensuring timely and accurate completion. Responsibilities include financial reporting, developing accounting practices, fiscal grant management, payroll oversight, and nonprofit compliance.

• Supervise and support bookkeeping and grants finance staff, ensuring accurate and timely processing of payroll, invoicing, receivables, payables, cash receipts, and general ledger functions.
• Implement and maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to strengthen operational efficiency and compliance with GAAP and organizational standards.
• Monitor cash flow, investments, and overall financial health, providing actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Advise leadership on budgeting, reporting, and risk management.
• Lead the statewide Finance Committee, preparing, analyzing, and presenting detailed financial reports and budgets.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, fiscal year‑end, and grant year‑end financial statements for Board and senior management review.
• Oversee reconciliation of general ledger accounts, journal entries, and internal audits performed by staff.
• Supervise budget preparation and monitoring, supporting department managers in budget management and financial decision‑making.
• Oversee management of investments, cash receipts, bank reconciliations, and debt management activities.
• Track nonprofit compliance reports and filing status to ensure timely submission.
• Support annual audit and tax filing processes, coordinating with external auditors as needed.
• Manage organizational insurance policies, ensuring adequate and cost‑effective coverage.
• Ensure staff adherence to financial procedures, accounting standards, and federal regulations.
• Oversee post‑award grant financial activities, including budgeting, expense tracking, invoicing, financial reporting, labor distribution, reconciliations, re‑budgeting, and grant closeout.
• Guide program staff and finance team on grant financial inquiries, budget vs. actual analysis, and modifications.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and federal grant requirements.
• Support grant audits and maintain regular communication with funders regarding financial reporting and compliance.
• Mentor, supervise, and train finance staff on accounting, payroll, grant management, and fiscal policies.
• Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the finance team.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field. Seven years of finance or accounting experience, with at least three years of managerial experience, preferably at a nonprofit organization, may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• At least five years of finance or accounting experience with at least one year of extensive knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, nonprofit grant accounting/management, and accounting software; advanced proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proven leadership and teamwork skills, with the ability to build collaborative teams, work independently, and interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and adept at managing time, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and problem‑solving skills, including training, presentations, report writing, and resolving issues or complaints.
• High level of professionalism, discretion, and composure under pressure.
• Commitment to social justice and alignment with CAIR’s mission and values.

Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.

CAIR‑CA is an equal opportunity employer and adheres to all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination.