Interim Finance Manager

Job overview

The Interim Finance Manager role is based in Downey, California, primarily in an office environment; some remote work may be possible depending on operational needs. The posting states an employee-status salary range of $9,000–$10,500 per month for full-time work; employment status may be contract or employee. SEAACA provides animal care and control services to 14 cities and nearly 900,000 residents. The interim manager strengthens financial management, establishes enterprise-wide controls, oversees accounting and budget reporting, and supports a transition to modernized financial systems. The role advises leadership and the Board of Commissioners and prepares documented processes and training materials for the anticipated permanent Finance & Accounting Manager.

What you'll do

• Design and oversee financial controls across procurement workflows
• review third-party bookkeeping outputs
• lead expense allocation and support monthly budget-to-actual reporting
• work with the Interim Executive Director to improve financial reporting systems
• support transition to ADP timekeeping and payroll
• evaluate processes and recommend improvements
• mentor leadership staff on budgets and reporting
• prepare processes and training materials for the permanent manager
• provide cost modeling and analysis for union negotiations and management decisions.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

interim finance manager

downey ca

seaaca

financial controls

budget development

financial reporting

public-sector finance

cost allocation

adp implementation

leadership support

animal care and control

$9,000–$10,500/month

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The interim term is approximately five months and may be extended by mutual agreement. Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a related field and five years of progressively responsible public-sector or nonprofit financial management experience.

About the employer

SEAACA is hiring for this role. Industry: Executive Offices. Sector: 92.