Drive financial strategy for impact. Power systems that scale. Help build a resilient future.

The Finance Manager supports all financial operations at Finance New Orleans (FNO), overseeing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and compliance functions. Reporting to the Chief Financial & Technology Officer (CFTO), this role drives financial strategy, ensures operational excellence, and supports the organization's mission to invest in climate resilience, affordable housing, and economic development. The Finance Manager plays a key role in building systems that scale, strengthening partnerships, and delivering fiscal transparency across the organization.

This is a high-impact opportunity for a mid-career finance leader to manage core financial operations and help build a future-ready finance department. You'll partner closely with the CFTO and executive team, serving as a trusted internal strategist while executing financial functions with precision. This role is ideal for someone ready to step into increasing leadership over time.

What You'll Do

Financial Strategy & Reporting

• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning
• Build dashboards and models that translate financial data into strategic insights
• Deliver financial reports and presentations to the executive team and Board of Trustees
• Provide analysis to guide key investments and program decisions

Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee daily accounting: A/P, A/R, reconciliations, and payroll
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, GASB, and local/state/federal regulations
• Support audits, financial statement preparation, and internal controls

Systems & Operational Excellence

• Implement and optimize ERP and financial software systems
• Use BI tools like Power BI to drive transparency and operational efficiency
• Standardize financial processes and documentation for improved accuracy and workflow

Partnership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and funding partners
• Collaborate across departments to support grant and programmatic finance
• Represent the finance team in organization-wide planning and strategic initiatives

Team Leadership & Special Projects

• Supervise and mentor finance team members
• Build a culture of accountability, service, and continuous improvement
• Take on special assignments and cross-functional projects for the CFTO

What You Bring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's, CPA, or CGFO strongly preferred)
• 6-8 years of progressive finance experience, ideally in public, nonprofit, or mission-driven settings
• Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance

Skills & Attributes

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, GASB, and public finance standards
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with systems like Sage 50, SharePoint, and Power BI
• Excellent communicator-confident in presenting complex information to varied audiences
• Strategic mindset with strong project management and problem-solving abilities
• Demonstrated leadership in team development and financial operations
• Highly adaptable, resourceful, and committed to equity and impact

What We Offer

• Generous benefits package (health insurance, retirement)
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• 15+ paid holidays + generous PTO
• Mission-driven work with measurable impact
• A voice in shaping a more resilient New Orleans

About Finance New Orleans
Finance New Orleans is a public benefit finance agency that has supported over $700 million in affordable housing investments since 1978. Today, we're pioneering a new approach to climate resilience-investing in infrastructure that protects communities, grows local wealth, and transforms the physical and economic future of the city. FNO is not a division of the City of New Orleans; it is independent and quasi-governmental.

Join us to help lead a finance department that fuels transformation-from the ground up.