Finance Manager

Finance Manager Job Description

    Updated January 2026

Start Date: 4/1/2026         

               Reports to: Executive Director

Deadline: position will remain open until filled

About REC:

Riverside Education Centers (REC) is a private, non-profit corporation 501(c)(3) that has been serving the community since 2006 providing Mesa County students with high-quality academic and extracurricular experiences during out-of-school time to foster individual growth and to create community within a safe, diverse, equitable, inclusive environment.

Job Summary

The Finance Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial management of the organization with a strong understanding of Quickbooks.  

Physical demands associated with this position may include: sitting, standing, walking, alternative sitting or standing at will, lifting or carrying up to 25lbs, pushing/pulling, stooping, crouching, kneeling, crawling, and or climbing. 

Responsibilities:

• Input and update overall and  class budgets
• Build, input, and manage annual budget
• Manage receipts through Hubdoc and post into Quickbooks.
• Post all expenses and charges accurately against class and customers
• Grant invoicing, tracking, and general management 
• Prepare documents for REC Board Finance Committee meetings monthly
• Quickbooks data entry and reporting.
• Budget oversight and tracking 
• Communicate important findings from the financials and budgets with the Finance Committee, Operations Director, Executive Director, Program Directors, and/or Site Managers
• Ensure timely payment of bills including payroll liabilities
• Create and distribute reports.
• Maintain files and documentation in accordance with needs of organization and best practices
• Process both bi-weekly and monthly payroll
• Maintain financial audit compliance and internal controls & lead annual audit.
• File paperwork and payment of tax and other legal financial obligations including quarterly and annual reporting
• Manage restricted donations and grants
• Other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field preferred
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Quickbooks 
• Proficiency in Google WorkSpace
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to interact with people of all ages and backgrounds
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects and assignments, often with competing deadlines
• Bilingual skills beneficial, but not mandatory

Position Details

• This is a full time salaried, exempt position
• Salary based on experience $55,000-$65,000
• Health insurance or $600 Monthly Health Stipend
• $35/month Phone Stipend
• Aflac (optional)
• Colorado Secure Savings Program (optional)
• FAMLI 
• Accrued 2 weeks PTO per year
• Ten (10)  paid holidays 
• One week (5 days) scheduled closure  in December
• One week (5 days) scheduled closure  in July
• Pay date is once a month on the last day of the month

Riverside Education Centers is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.