Finance Specialist; Temporary

This is a temporary, project-based finance role with clearly defined, time-bound deliverables focused on strengthening systems, data integrity, and grant-related financial infrastructure. The scope of work centers on financial systems migration, grant and funding standardization, and the development of standardized budgeting templates and tools that improve compliance, forecasting, and financial clarity across programs. The role will work closely with existing Finance Managers, the CFO, and program staff to ensure accurate data migration, consistent grant documentation, compliant reconciliation of funding sources, and the successful implementation of user-friendly budgeting framework that support program leadership and audit readiness.

This is NOT a remote position.

Start date: 02/01/2026 - 07/31/2026 (Temporary Exempt)

Location:

827 Braodway San Francisco CA

• System migration & Data Integrity: Support the migration from the legacy financial system to a new nonprofit accounting platform, ensuring accurate data transfer, proper chart of accounts mapping, and reliable tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds for multi-year grants.
• Grant & Contract Standardization: Centralized and standardized all grant agreements, contracts, and MOUs; establish consistent digital filing and compliance tracking to support audit readiness and ensure timely reporting across all funding sources.
• Funding Compliance & Reconciliation: Reconcile grant billings, drawdowns, and expense allocations to ensure full cost recovery, adherence to donor and regulatory requirements, and identification of over- or under-spending risks.
• Program Budgeting & Capacity Building: Develop standardized budgeting templates and assumption guides and collaborate with program and finance staff to improve forecasting, budgeting accuracy, and understanding of grant restrictions.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or Finance; CPA or MBA a plus
• 4+ years in non-profit finance.
• Must have deep understanding of Fund Accounting and grant management.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with non-profit ERP's and Functional Expense reporting.
• Familiarity with GAAP for non-profits and if applicable 2 CRF
  200 for Federal funding.
• Proficient in Google and MS Suites;
  Skill in preparing reports, forms, and spreadsheets. Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing English.

• The pay range for this position is $101,997 - $131,562
  . A new hire generally starts between $101,997 and $113,00. The final salary offer will be determined after reviewing relevant factors, including but not limited to skill sets, relevant experience, internal equity, and other business and organizational needs.

Wu Yee Children’s Services conforms to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning Equal Employment Opportunities and affirmative Action. We promote diversity and urge women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, genetic information and testing, family and medical leave, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Wu Yee Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer.

As a provider of services to our most vulnerable children and families, Wu Yee Children’s Services is committed to creating an inclusive culture where similarities are highlighted, and bridges are built between diverse populations. We are committed to breaking down barriers within our community and giving voice to systemically silenced communities while rejecting stereotypes and racism, of any kind. We acknowledge historical and present disparities and therefore aim to dismantle systemic biases and barriers and embrace open dialogue.

We value and celebrate the rich diversity of San Francisco.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records to apply for any open position in which they feel qualified. Wu Yee Children’s Services is an equal opportunity employer.