Finance Manager jobs in California
Finance Manager manages the daily financial activities and functions for an organization including accounting, budget, credit, insurance, tax, and treasury. Ensures all financial operations are in compliance with governmental rules and regulations. Being a Finance Manager forecasts and manages a cash flow that meets the needs of the company. Provides guidance to managers in financial reporting objectives and standards to ensure accurate, compliant and useful financial reporting is produced. Additionally, Finance Manager oversees the budget process and works with managers to produce and manage effective budgets. Acts as an advisor to management on regulations and other matters that may impact the financial activities of the company, engaging with outside consultants if applicable. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a senior manager or director. The Finance Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Finance Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Finance Project Manager - Remote
- Get It Recruit - Finance
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Imperial, CA
FULL_TIME
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Summary
Join an ambitious project with the Wikimedia Foundation, the non-profit organization behind Wikipedia, one of the world's most popular websites. Serving nearly half a billion users monthly, Wikipedia is supported by millions of individual donors, making it the only non-profit in the top 50 websites. As we strive to empower people to create and share the sum of all human knowledge, we are seeking a Finance Project Manager to join our Financial Planning & Analysis team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Finance, you'll play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and executing processes to streamline internal reporting and forecasting, while also facilitating strategic finance projects. We're looking for someone with a blend of analytical, operational, and project management skills, coupled with the ability to foster collaborative relationships across teams and effectively communicate amidst managing multiple assignments simultaneously.
Role Overview
As the Finance Project Manager, you'll be part of a close-knit team managing the Foundation's planning, analysis, and internal reporting processes. Working closely with all departments within the Foundation, you'll serve as a strategic partner to Executive Management. Collaborating with a diverse group of finance professionals, engineers, and creatives, you'll contribute to our collective mission of changing the world. If you're an innovative problem solver with a knack for setting up processes rooted in a deep understanding of financial workflows and reporting systems, this role is for you.
Responsibilities
Project & Process Management:- Project-manage financial reporting and forecasting processes, overseeing project calendars, action items, and coordinating roles & responsibilities.
- Schedule and facilitate meetings, develop agendas, track project deliverables, and provide bi-weekly status updates.
- Improve communication and cohesion among teams and departments by enforcing information flows.
- Document FP&A team's procedures and best practices across all major workstreams.
- Lead the preparation of Board and Executive financial reports and presentations.
- Deliver insightful analysis supporting strategic decision-making.
- Analyze cost drivers and macro-economic trends within a globally distributed workforce.
- 2 years of work experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Program or Project Management, Business Analytics, Finance, or similar.
- Experience in building scalable processes for financial reporting and planning activities.
- Understanding of financial reporting systems and system integration requirements.
- Ability to establish clear systems for project participation across multiple teams and departments.
- Experience in managing projects using Asana or similar project management and progress tracking tools.
- Comfortable using financial systems (e.g., Workday Adaptive Planning) and providing data analysis for problem-solving.
- Passion for problem-solving and understanding the connection between micro decisions and macro systems.
- Alignment with the Foundation's mission and enthusiasm for leveraging numbers and processes to support it.
- Enjoyment of collaborating with stakeholders and a commitment to knowledge sharing.
- Ability to work effectively with distributed teams using asynchronous and synchronous methods.
- Proactive problem solver with a knack for identifying needs and taking action.
- Comfortable with ambiguity and adaptable to a rapidly changing business environment.
- Thrive in a results-oriented culture that fosters collaborative decision-making.
- Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work effectively.
- Flexible and creative individual capable of managing multiple priorities and projects in a diverse environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.
The Wikimedia Foundation is a nonprofit organization that operates Wikipedia and other Wikimedia free knowledge projects. Our vision is a world where every single human can freely share in the sum of all knowledge. We host Wikipedia and the Wikimedia projects, build software experiences for reading, contributing, and sharing Wikimedia content, support volunteer communities and partners who make Wikimedia possible, and advocate for policies that enable Wikimedia and free knowledge to thrive.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Wikimedia Foundation values diversity and is committed to maintaining an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any person based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy or related medical conditions, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics.
Additional Information
For U.S. applicants, the anticipated annual pay range for this position is US$67,473 to US$102,368, with adjustments based on factors such as cost of living. For applicants outside the US, pay will be adjusted to the country of hire. Compensation is based on skills, experience, and location.
Note: We are currently able to hire in several countries worldwide. Please refer to the list provided.
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- 7 Days Ago
Finance Project Manager - Remote
- Get It Recruit - Finance
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Chula Vista, CA
FULL_TIME
- SummaryJoin a mission-driven team at the forefront of knowledge sharing! The Wikimedia Foundation, the nonprofit behind Wikipedia, is seeking a Finance Project Manager to join our Financial Planning &...
- 10 Days Ago
Operations Manager
- Arta Finance
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Mountain View, CA
FULL_TIME
- The CompanyAt Arta Finance, we are product builders, machine learning researchers, investment professionals and business leaders determined to create a better way to manage our financial lives. The fu...
- 22 Days Ago
Senior Growth Marketing Manager
- Peach Finance
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Oakland, CA
FULL_TIME
- Peach is looking for a talented and creative Sr Growth Marketing Manager to help us bring our best-in-class loan management and servicing platform to more of our ideal customers. You’ll help us parlay...
- 6 Days Ago
Area Sales Manager
- Snap Finance
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Modesto, CA
FULL_TIME
- Are you looking for a friendly, fast-paced workplace with an emphasis on helping customers and empowering team members? Snap Finance is a thriving leader in the financial services industry, and our te...
- 1 Day Ago
Customer Success Manager
- Arta Finance
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Mountain View, CA
FULL_TIME
- About ArtaAt Arta Finance, we are product builders, machine learning researchers, finance professionals and business leaders determined to create a better way to manage our financial lives. The future...
- 15 Days Ago
Finance Manager jobs at Popular Companies
Senior Finance Manager
- Ryder System
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Lincoln, NE
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- 6/11/2024 12:00:00 AM
Finance Manager
- The Green Recruitment Company
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- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Finance Manager
- MassMutual
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Boston, MA
- Financial Reporting Manager Full-time Springfield, MA or Boston, MA The Opportunity We seek a motivated, energetic, and ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Finance Manager
- MassMutual
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Springfield, MA
- Financial Reporting Manager Full-time Springfield, MA or Boston, MA The Opportunity We seek a motivated, energetic, and ...
- 6/10/2024 12:00:00 AM
Finance Manager
- Experis
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Medina, OH
- Our client, a manufacturer of high-performance braking solutions, is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team. As a ...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Finance Manager
- LHH
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Santa Monica, CA
- Our client is a leading investment firm dedicated to providing exceptional financial services to our clients. We special...
- 6/9/2024 12:00:00 AM
Regional Finance Manager
- Haleon
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Mumbai, MH
- About the role Regional Finance Lead who partners with Sales and Other Functions while ensuring commercial Hygiene and P...
- 5/29/2024 12:00:00 AM
Finance Manager
- QPS Employment Group
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Oostburg, WI
- Position Title: Finance Manager Salary: Based on Experience A Finance Manager job in Oostburg, WI is available through A...
- 4/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
About California
California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the third-largest by area. The state capital is Sacramento. The Greater Los Angeles Area and the San Francisco Bay Area are the nation's second and fifth most populous urban regions, with 18.7 million and 9.7 million residents respectively. Los Angeles is California's most populous city, and the country's second most populous, after New York City. California also has the nation's most populous county, Los Angeles County, and its largest county by area, S...
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Income Estimation for Finance Manager jobs
$141,877 to $189,823
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What does a Finance Manager do?
Finance Manager in Casper, WY
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