Financial Manager

Overview of Change Matrix

Change Matrix, LLC (CM) is a small, women- and minority-owned business that develops and offers tools and resources to motivate, manage, and measure change. We are seeking a financial manager with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and an excellent understanding of business and accounting concepts. A high-quality candidate should also have proven leadership ability and experience in management. Interpersonal skills are desirable since the Financial Manager will interact with employees and executive management.

Our Vision

Communities are equitable, inclusive, and resilient, supported by integrated and collaborative systems.

Our Mission

We motivate, manage, and measure change to support communities and systems that improve lives.

Our Values

These values guide the work that we do for others, and it is how our company operates. Our expectation is that all individuals who associate with CM will embrace those values and work with each other, and with all our clients, in alignment with CM values.

Justice and Equity: We strive for justice and equity for all people in all environments.
Culture and Diversity: We acknowledge and learn from the histories and experiences of others to shape our understanding of culture and diversity.
Relationships: We build strong relationships based on trust, empathy, and compassion.
Family: We value and prioritize families – both those we serve and our own.
Community: We honor strengths-based, self-determination of individuals, families, and communities.
Excellence and Accountability: We are inspired to bring our best selves to all of our work, and we aim for excellence.

Our Approach

In partnership with our clients, we assess the situation, define outcomes, and tailor processes and tools to support and promote our client’s movement from where they are, to where they want to be.

Overview of the Position

Change Matrix is seeking an experienced, full-time Financial Manager who will support contracting and invoicing for all national, state, and local projects; oversee all billing, payroll, project invoicing, accounts payable and receivable; prepare reports and records for contract and audit compliance; assure high degree of accuracy and contract compliance; develop financial forecasts and other reports; develop and negotiate contracts with subject-matter experts; develop subcontractor budgets; and provide day-to-day financial management. The candidate will bring the following skills and qualifications:

Exceptional numerical ability
Strong organizational skills
Experience with spreadsheet and financial analysis software
Knowledge of regulatory and other financial standards and requirements
Understanding of taxation, payroll and other fiscal aspects of a business
Experience conducting audits
Attention to detail coupled with patience and tenacity
Proven ability to commit to timelines and expectations of projects
Willingness and capacity to work remotely including virtual communication and collaboration and self-management
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Job Responsibilities:

This role will involve the following:

Tracking project details, budgets, and deadlines
Journalizing Financial transactions
Managing the chart of accounts
Monthly, Quarterly, and annual closeouts and reporting
Accounts Receivables and Accounts Payable Management
Business tax preparation and partner K-1s
Tax payments
Payroll Management
Interpreting financial reports to the partners
Employee benefit management
401K reporting
Record keeping and management
Participation in weekly administration and staff meetings and project meetings, as needed

Ideal Candidate:

Minimum of five years of experience in financial management and accounting
Have a bachelor’s degree or higher (or experiential equivalent) in accounting or business administration, certified public accountant (CPA) or a certified management accountant (CMA) preferred
Proficient use of Quickbooks
Proficient use of Office 365, Google suite, and project management platforms
Work effectively on teams with internal and external partners
Ability to multi-task and maintain a schedule while staying flexible based on different priorities
Strong ability to manage multiple, team-based projects
Experience in identifying and addressing problems and inviting collaborative problem-solving
Excellent organization skills and an ability to engage the team in an organizational approach that is effective and sustainable
Self-motivated, attentive, taking initiative with reliable follow-through
Experience establishing relationships across multiple and diverse teams
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to write clearly, speak to diverse audiences, listen and connect with partners, staff, and colleagues at multiple levels

Work Style

Equally capable of working as a team member, facilitating a team, and/or independently
Ability to manage multiple simultaneous priorities
Comfortable with the ambiguities and tensions of work in which differing viewpoints are encouraged
Self-starter who is comfortable taking initiative and thinking outside the box
Great interpersonal skills and experience supporting and working within a team environment
Supports individual and collective self-reflection, learning, and growth in the service of equity and justice

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $85,000-$105,000 depending on experience.
Change Matrix offers an open policy for paid time off (PTO). It is important to CM that team members have time to restore and recharge away from work. The policy is built on trust and collaboration with team members. We also offer five paid holiday days and one week of sick leave.
We offer a contribution to an employer-sponsored health plan upon employment and a retirement plan with matching contributions after six months of full-time employment.

Location and Technology

Change Matrix is a virtual company and has team members located across the United States.
Candidate must have access to a quiet workspace that has adequate internet connectivity that supports online presentations and collaborative work.
Change Matrix supports the use of Mac computers and contributes $500 towards the purchase of a Mac computer and/or provides a loaner computer or laptop for team members.

Vaccine Requirement

If selected for the position, you will be required to provide proof of an up-to-date COVID vaccination.

To Apply:

By Friday, February 10, 2023, please complete the online application process through Indeed with the Resume and Assessment Requirements. Only complete applications (including responses to all questions) will be reviewed.

Requirements for resumes: Please upload your resume along with the contact information for three references.

At Change Matrix, we do not just accept difference, we seek it, celebrate it, support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our clients, and our communities. Change Matrix is an equal opportunity employer. Change Matrix does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental ability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor under applicable federal, state, or local laws in any of its activities or operations.

Application Question(s):

Briefly describe your experience as an financial manager or performing activities similar to the posting.
Why do you think you would be a fit with Change Matrix?
What excites you about the work?
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Why do you want to work at Change Matrix?
If selected for the position, I can provide up-to-date COVID-vaccination. Y/N If no, why?