Manager Of Finance Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leverage financial and operational data tooptimize resource allocation.

• Develop andmaintainkey performance indicators (KPIs), dashboards, and data collection processes to improve visibility, accountability, and performance against strategic goals.

• Translate complex financial and operational data into clear insights that inform strategic planning.

• Foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement by embedding data-driven practices into core finance, HR, and operational functions.

• Lead cross-functional efforts to modernize technology platforms, streamline workflows, and reduce administrative burden.

• Ensure financial and HR systems align with the organization's values of transparency, and accountability.

• Foster integration across departments to break down silos and enhance collaboration, communication, and efficiency.

• Function asa thought leader in the nonprofit and education sectors, contributingexpertiseon sustainable financial practices, operational innovation, and multicultural-centered organizational design.

• Build trust and alignment across stakeholders through clear communication, strategic influence, and a commitment to transparency.

• Supports the Executive Director and Board with expert guidance on financial and operational matters. Serve asprimaryliaison to the Finance Committee, and support other committees as needed.

PRIMARY DUTIES

Strategic Leadership

• Partner with the ED and Board of Directors to develop long-term financial and operational strategies to support E3 Alliance's mission.

• Serve as a strategic advisor on financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, investments, risk management, and operational priorities.

• Activelycontributesto the organization's strategic planning process, ensuring alignment of finance and operations with programmatic goals.

• Represent the organization externally in high-level negotiations related to banking, insurance, facilities, and other financial or operational partnerships.

• Co-lead enterprise risk management with the ED,maintainingrisk and mitigation plans, compliance frameworks, and organizational goals.

Financial Oversight

• Lead the organization'sfinancial management function, including accounting, budgeting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), forecasting, financial reporting, treasury management, audit oversight, tax compliance, regulatory compliance, and the development and maintenance of effective internal controls and financial governance practices.

• Direct the annual operating budget and multiyear financial planning processes, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy, operational priorities, funding requirements, and long-term financial sustainability.

• Oversee the preparation and delivery ofaccurate,timely, and transparent financial statements, management reports, dashboards, and analyses that support strategic decision-making and meet internal and external reporting requirements.

• Present financial performance, forecasts, risk assessments, and strategic recommendations to the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, Executive Director, and senior leadership team.

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), nonprofit financial regulations, grant requirements, tax reporting obligations, and organizational policies; continuously evaluate and strengthen internal controls and financial policies.

• Partner with department leaders and Senior Directors to develop,monitor, and manage departmental budgets, ensuring expenditures align with approved budgets, grant agreements, restricted funding requirements, and organizational financial policies.

• Monitor organizational cash flow, liquidity, and working capital to ensure compliance with E3 Alliance's bylaws, reserve policies, and cash management practices while supporting operational needs.

• Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, banking relationships, investment and reserve management, and adherence to approved financial policies.

• Provide executive leadership for General Ledger modernization and financial systems initiatives, including ERP implementation, process optimization, change management, chart of accounts governance, and financial reporting enhancements to improve operational efficiency, data integrity, and decision support.

Operational Leadership

• Oversee organizational systems, policies, and procedures to improve efficiency and support scalability.

• Identifyopportunities to improve operational processes and systems, including information technology solutions.Ensure organization-wide adherence to internal policies, documentation, and audit-ready processes.

• Lead, mentor, anddevelopmenta high-performing finance and operations team.

• Foster a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Human Resources & Organizational Development

• Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and development for the finance and operations team, fostering a high-performing, accountable, and collaborative work environment.

• Oversee talent acquisition, onboarding, performance management, employee development, succession planning, and retention strategies to build organizational capacity.

• Co-design and implement performance management systems, metrics, and evaluation processes that align individual and team performance with organizational priorities and strategicobjectives.

• Co-lead initiatives that strengthen employee engagement, organizational effectiveness, leadership development, and a positive workplace culture.

• Champion and model E3 Alliance's core values-Trustworthy, Resolute, Collaborative, and Intentional-embedding them into organizational practices, decision-making, and employee experience.

• Partner with the Executive Director and senior leadership team to lead organizational change management initiatives, strengthen leadership capacity, and support the organization's continued growth, operational maturity, and evolving strategic priorities.

Risk Management

• Lead the organization's enterprise risk management efforts byidentifying, assessing, and mitigating financial, operational, compliance, and organizational risks that mayimpactstrategic and operationalobjectives.

• Develop, implement, and continuously strengthen risk management frameworks, internal controls, and business continuity practices to safeguard organizational assets and ensure operational resilience.

• Ensure compliancewith all legal and regulatory requirements,as well as nonprofit standards across finance, HR, and operations.

• Ensure all cash management and investment activities adhere to Board-approved investment and reserve policies,maintaininga conservativerisktolerance that prioritizes liquidity, capital preservation, and fiduciary stewardship.

  Compensation and Benefits

  E3 Alliance is supported by founding partner Austin Community College District(ACC), and through this partnershiputilizesACC payroll and human resource systems. Through ACC, E3 Alliance staff have access to ACC compensation and benefits systems, including generous vacation and sick leave, insurance, and other be...