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Position Summary At Dream Youth Clinic we believe in youth‑led, adult‑guided collaboration and are committed to "meeting youth where they are," and assisting them along their journey to wellness by imploring principles of Positive Youth Development, belonging, and youth agency. The Finance Manager will be responsible for budgeting, financial reporting, grant compliance, day‑to‑day accounting and bookkeeping, and for providing staff financial technical assistance. This role is ideal for a finance professional who thrives in a collaborative, equity‑centered environment and wants to use their skills to support systems‑level change in youth health. This position is key to maintaining the financial health of the organization as we grow our impact and capacity. Key Responsibilities Financial Management & Reporting Develop, monitor, and update annual organizational and program budgets Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership and the Board Lead the annual audit and coordinate with external auditors Prepare and organize financials and submit 990 taxes in a timely manner Maintain accurate general ledger and chart of accounts Accounting & Bookkeeping Manage accounts payable and receivable Process payroll in coordination with HR department Reconcile bank accounts and credit card statements Ensure timely and accurate financial data entry and documentation Grants & Compliance Track restricted and unrestricted funds, ensuring grant compliance Prepare financial reports for funders Assist with budget narratives and documentation for grant proposals Operations & Strategy Advise leadership on financial strategy, forecasting, and risk management Support fiscal sponsor coordination (if applicable) Recommend improvements to internal controls and financial systems Contribute to team‑wide strategic planning with a lens on financial sustainability Qualifications Required Bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field Minimum 3 years of relevant nonprofit financial management experience Strong proficiency with Xero, Expensify, Bill.com, Adobe, Docusign, QuickBooks, Excel, and Google Workspace Strong Knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles Extremely detailed oriented and precise regarding numbers and finances Excellent organizational and analytical skills Experience with Federal, State government, foundation grants management along with City and County Contract management Preferred Experience working with youth‑centered or social justice non‑profit organizations Experience with social enterprise financial management is a plus Physical Conditions Regularly required to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend, stoop, and lift up to 15 lbs. Requires use of computers and office equipment. Employee Information Job Title: Finance Manager Location: Oakland, CA (Hybrid – On‑site and Off‑site) Employment Type: Full‑Time (40 hours/week) Salary Range: $70,000 – $75,000 annually (commensurate with experience) Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Semi‑annual Wellness Offering, and Paid Holidays Vacation Time for Full Time Employees Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Dream Youth Clinic is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and values diversity of culture, thought and lived experiences. We seek talented, qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, conviction history, uniform service membership/veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical conditions, genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression regardless of physical gender, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. Dream uses Live Scan to validate the eligibility of our new employees to work legally in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr