Finance Manager (Mission Edge San Diego)

About the Role

Title: Finance Manager

Job Description:

Department:Managed Services Client - CAMEO Network

Office:Remote USA

Job ID:550

Salary:$0 - $0

CAMEO Network is made up of over 400 member organizations, agencies, and
individuals dedicated to furthering microbusiness development across the country.
A subset of the organizations in the network consists of mission-based CDFI
microlenders and small business lenders. We have provided training to emerging
and certified CDFIs and mission-based lenders in 49 states and 2 U.S. territories.
Annually, CAMEO Network members serve about 200,000 very small businesses
with training, business and credit assistance and loans. These firms – largely start-
ups with less than five employees – support or create 300,000 new jobs and
generate a total of $15 billion in economic activity.

The Finance Manager will serve as a key contributor to the success of CAMEO
Network’s mission of fostering a thriving ecosystem for underserved entrepreneurs.
This role combines strategic financial oversight with hands-on support for CAMEO’s
finance, accounting, bookkeeping, Risk Management and HR functions. By
collaborating with internal teams and external partners, the Finance Manager will
ensure operational excellence and deliver high-quality training and support, playing
an integral role in driving sustainable growth and positive impact within our
community.

This position will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), it may require
working closely with our Fiscal Sponsors, Shared Services, and the Finance
Department. As an integral member of the Finance team, this role offers a unique
opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, mission-driven organization experiencing
rapid growth.

While the position does not include direct reports, it provides the chance to make a
significant impact through collaboration and strategic financial leadership. Ideal for
an experienced and enthusiastic finance professional, this role also reflects our
commitment to fostering a supportive work environment that values work-life
balance.

Key Responsibilities and Skills

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts

• receivable, and bank reconciliations.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.

• Expert at nonprofit fund accounting including donor restricted grant tracking and

• compliance with U.S. GAAP.

• Alongside the CFO, coordinate and lead preparation for the annual independent

• financial audit and Single Audit.

• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), including

• subrecipient monitoring, cost principles, and reporting requirements.

• Develop and maintain policies, procedures, and internal controls to safeguard

• assets and ensure proper grant management.

• Support the annual budgeting process in collaboration with the CFO.

• Provide financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic planning.

• Collaborate with leadership to support fundraising, grant proposals, and financial

• sustainability strategies.

• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.

• Familiarity with accounting for a fiscal sponsor with multiple fiscally

• sponsored projects.

• Thoroughness and attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Exceptional numerical accuracy and advanced mathematical proficiency.

• Highly proficient in computer applications, including Microsoft Office Suite,

• Box, QuickBooks, payroll software, and Salesforce.

• Ability to enjoy working remotely for a mission-based nonprofit organization.

• Possess a fun, friendly, can-do attitude, curious nature, and willingness to

• learn on the job.

• Ability to work under the guidance of supervisor, follow instructions and

• complete work in a timely manner.

• Work independently and be comfortable working cooperatively with others.

• Willingness to seek additional information and ask questions.

• Possesses a genuine interest in the mission of CAMEO.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required and CPA preferred.

• 7 years + nonprofit fund accounting and bookkeeping experience required.

• Experience with annual financial audit and OMB single audit.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the CDFI industry in microlending/small

• business lending and project management.

• Proven experience as an engaging trainer, both in-person and virtually.

• Experience in the Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)

• industry highly preferred.

• Extensive experience in writing, financial management, and analytical analysis

• is essential.

• Strong people skills and a high degree of self-awareness with a flexible growth

• mindset that supports a strong culture.

• Experience working with and on a remote team a plus.

• A strong willingness to continue to learn the latest trends and best practices in

• accounting and CDFI space.

• Successful candidates must be proficient in QuickBooks Online,

• Microsoft Office, Google Workspaces, Asana, Zoom, and possess the ability to learn new software quickly.

Work Environment: This is a remote position that requires some in-person meetings and Events

• Health Insurance Benefits include Kaiser HMO, Anthem PPO, Principal

• FSA Benefits

• Dental & VSP Vision, LTD and Life insurance.

• Approximately 9 paid company holidays plus Christmas week off Vacation

• Policy: 16 - 20 accrued vacation days per year based on tenure. Sick time

• available Full Time, Exempt employees work 35-hour work weeks.

• Retirement Plan 403B and Company Match of 4%