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Finance Manager

The Community Economic Development Association of Michigan (CEDAM) is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic person to join as the Finance Manager. This Manager will lead the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, report financials to management and the board of directors, work through the annual audit, and will be responsible for managing the organizational budget and forecasting.

CEDAM is a network of community champions building an equitable Michigan. We are a statewide coalition committed to community economic development. We build members' capacity, amplify their voices, and leverage resources to achieve lasting and systemic change for Michigan. Through engagement and collaboration, we sustain a thriving and equitable community economic development sector across the state.

CEDAM celebrates diversity of all kinds and is committed to providing a welcoming and non-discriminating environment for all who seek to work with us.

Scope Of Work

The finance manager will be responsible for the overall financial management, recording, and reporting of the organization. This role also will manage the organization budget and provide future forecasting of the budget. In addition, the manager will work cross-departmentally to understand each program budget and facilitate the necessary information for grant reporting.

Finance Operations (35%)

• Record all financial transactions through QuickBooks daily
• Oversee the process for department invoices and receivables
• Oversee and accurately record all payables to ensure timely payments
• Work with leadership to update and maintain organizational financial policies
• Oversee the organizational annual audit
• Record all payroll entries
• Prepare monthly financial reports for leadership for the board of directors
• Perform monthly reconciliations of all key accounts
• Oversee preparation of annual tax returns
• Oversee completion of financial compliance materials

Organizational Budget (35%)

Grant Management and Reporting (20%)

Cross-Organization Support (10%)

This position falls within pay grade 4. We offer an annual salary of $75,000 for this position depending on qualifications.

The Ideal Candidate

Anyone looking to work at CEDAM should share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. For this position, we're looking for someone who is a Certified Public Accountant with a 4-year accounting degree. A minimum of 2-5 years accounting experience, and experience with grant accounting & reporting requirements. This candidate should also have knowledge of budgeting for an organization.

The ideal candidate will be :

Due to the nature of CEDAM's work, the Finance Manager will be required to be on site at CEDAM's office at times and will require some travel for CEDAM events throughout the State.

Why CEDAM?

CEDAM takes great pride in its collaborative environment, vibrant atmosphere, and welcoming team members. Our benefits package includes employer-paid health, vision, and dental insurance that start day 1 of employment and a strong retirement match after one year of employment. CEDAM employees also enjoy unlimited paid time off, recognition of all state and federal holidays, flexible work schedules, and a professional development budget.

The CEDAM team is currently working remotely until further notice, and new staff members have access to a home office stipend to assist with outfitting their space. Our office is located in the REO Town neighborhood in Lansing, MI, and is available to work from as needed.

The CEDAM team meets twice-monthly in Lansing. Candidates may be based anywhere in Michigan but must be willing and able to travel to Lansing and other areas of the state. Travel is reimbursed at the IRS rate (except for travel to the CEDAM office), but applicants do not need to own a car to be considered.