Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager for a direct hire opportunity in Torrance, CA. This role is ideal for a finance and accounting professional who enjoys leading financial operations, strengthening reporting processes, and supporting sound fiscal decision-making in a government and public sector environment.
The Finance Manager will play a key role in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and operational finance leadership. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to a mission-driven organization where accuracy, accountability, teamwork, and responsible financial stewardship are highly valued. Candidates who thrive in a collaborative setting with supportive leadership, clear expectations, and opportunities to make a meaningful impact will be well aligned with this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting activities to support organizational goals.
- Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, including account analysis and financial statement preparation.
- Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and provide recommendations to leadership for improved efficiency and fiscal control.
- Ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards, internal policies, audit requirements, and public sector financial guidelines.
- Lead, mentor, and support accounting and finance team members while promoting accuracy, accountability, and process improvement.
- Partner with cross-functional departments to provide financial insight, reporting support, and budget guidance. Previous experience in government or non-profit organizations required along with MS Office Suite and database programs.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary range: $110,000 to $152,000 per year.
- Job type: Direct hire.
- Location: Torrance, CA.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting processes.
- Manage accounting close activities, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Support audits, internal controls, compliance, and financial policy adherence.
- Provide financial leadership, team guidance, and cross-functional support.
- 6 to 10 years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, or financial management.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and general accounting principles.
- Experience managing financial operations, close processes, reconciliations, audits, and internal controls.
- Ability to interpret financial data and present clear, actionable insights to leadership.
- Strong leadership, communication, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in government, public sector, nonprofit, or highly regulated financial environments.
- CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant finance or accounting credential.
- Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting tools, and process improvement initiatives.
- Prior experience leading or supervising accounting and finance staff.