People & Finance Manager

Organization DescriptionConnected Communities, Inc. is the community quarterback for the EMMA and Beechwood neighborhoods, convening residents and partners around a shared vision for transformation. Guided by the neighborhood’s Comprehensive Plan and the Purpose Built Communities model, we coordinate resources and lead change across four pillars: Mixed-Income Housing, Cradle-to-Career Education, Community Health & Wellness, and Economic Empowerment.

To learn more, visit: www.connectedcommunitiesroc.org

General Description

The People & Finance Manager provides leadership for Connected Communities’ internal operations, with a dual focus on financial management and people operations (HR). This role ensures that our financial systems are accurate, timely, and transparent, while also building HR systems that support a growing, people-centered team. The People & Finance Manager will manage organizational finances (including our subsidiary, Connected Communities Special Projects), strengthen fiscal controls, lead payroll and benefits administration, and oversee people operations, including onboarding, compliance, and staff development. Ideal candidates will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and experienced in nonprofit finance and HR. They will thrive in both independent work and as part of a collaborative team.

Core Responsibilities

Financial Management

· Manage day-to-day bookkeeping (accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations).

· Process and code invoices; prepare and issue payments; ensure payables and receivables are up to date.

· Maintain and reconcile bank accounts and credit cards monthly.

· Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for the ED, Finance, Audit & Compliance Committee, and Board of Directors.

· Monitor cash flow and provide projections to ensure sustainability.

· Manage payroll processing, retirement plan contributions, and benefit-related transactions.

· Assist in preparation and monitoring of the annual budget.

· Support grant management by tracking restricted/unrestricted funds and preparing grant-specific financial reports.

· Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS, state, and nonprofit regulations.

· Work with external auditors and accountants on annual audit and tax filings.

· Strengthen internal controls, fiscal policies, and long-term financial planning.

· Receipt reconciliation process: compare receipts to bank statements monthly, request missing receipts, and ensure allocation by program, class, or grant.

Program- and Grant-Specific Accounting

· Prepare program- and grant-specific financial reports (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Budget vs. Actual) as required for board, funders, and auditors.

· Track expenses and revenues by program or funding source to ensure accurate cost allocations and compliance with grant requirements.

· Manage the process for grant reimbursements, ensuring timely and accurate submission of reimbursement requests to state, federal, and local funders.

People Operations

· Lead people operations administration, including recruitment, onboarding, and offboarding.

· Maintain personnel files and ensure compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.

· Manage employee benefits (health, retirement, PTO, paid leave).

· Develop and maintain HR policies and employee handbook.

· Coordinate annual performance evaluation processes.

· Support professional development and training opportunities for staff.

· Partner with ED to cultivate positive workplace culture and staff retention.

· Serve as a confidential resource for employee relations and HR concerns.

Organizational Support

· Maintain accurate digital and physical filing systems for people operations and finance records.

· Support board/committee preparation (financial reporting, minutes, materials).

· Manage vendor and partner relationships related to people operations and finance.

· Contribute to overall organizational effectiveness through cross-team collaboration.

Qualifications

Required:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Business Administration, or related field.

· 5+ years of nonprofit finance, bookkeeping, or HR management experience.

· Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, GAAP, and HR compliance.

· Proficiency with QuickBooks, Bill.com, and Microsoft Excel.

· Experience with payroll systems (e.g., ADP or similar).

· Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.

· Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

· Connection to Rochester and/or success in overcoming challenges of poverty.

Preferred:

· CPA, SHRM, or PHR certification.

· Experience with grant compliance and fund accounting.

· Familiarity with Little Green Light (or other donor/grant databases).

· Experience in developing HR/people systems and policies for a growing nonprofit.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person