Finance Manager

Job overview

The Finance Manager is an onsite role based in Washington, DC, with a salary range of $135,000 - $145,000 per year. This position serves as the operational lead for accounting and financial reporting within the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a national racial justice legal organization. The role exists to ensure fiscal responsibility, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial reporting. By supervising finance staff and managing outsourced accounting vendor performance, the Finance Manager supports the organization's mission through rigorous internal controls, audit readiness, and strategic financial oversight.

What you'll do

• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions
• lead month-end and year-end close processes
• manage outsourced accounting vendor relationships
• prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• oversee restricted fund and grant accounting
• serve as lead liaison for annual independent financial audits
• ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit reporting requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

washington dc

nonprofit finance

accounting manager

cpa preferred

sage intacct

$135k-$145k/yr

finance

onsite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental & vision), parental leave, 403(b) with match, disability insurance, cell phone stipend

Why this role

Strong focus on nonprofit fund accounting and grant management; supervises Senior Accountant.

About the employer

LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS UNDER LAW is hiring for this role. Industry: Human Rights Organizations. Sector: 81.