Finance Generalist

TITLE: Finance Generalist

DEPARTMENT: Administration 

REPORTS TO: Senior Director of Finance and Administration

SALARY: $30-34 Hourly

FLSA: Non-Exempt

HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week; some evening or weekend work may be required

START DATE: 7/15/2026

Heart of Los Angeles (Heart of LA) provides underserved youth with free, exceptional programs in academics, arts, and athletics within a nurturing environment, empowering them to develop their potential, pursue their education and strengthen their communities.

Our Core Values are: Respect, Responsibility, Support, Positive Communication and Inclusion.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Finance Generalist is a cross-functional role that supports both the Finance department and acts as a bridge to the Development team. Reporting to the Sr. Director of Finance and Administration, this position plays a critical role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the budgeting and reporting cycle, tracking accounts and grants, invoicing, and serving as the primary liaison between Finance and Development to ensure timely, accurate grant financial reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance generalist passionate about the nonprofit sector, eager to contribute meaningfully to an organization serving Los Angeles youth.

Flexible weekday schedule to be determined with supervisor; limited evening or weekend availability as needed for major reporting deadlines; hybrid schedule (must be approved by supervisor). *Please note that Heart of LA reserves the right to adjust schedules as needed. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Assist the Sr. Director of Finance and Administration in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Compile and maintain accurate financial data to support management decision-making and board reporting.
• Track departmental spending against the budget and grant tracking sheets.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and assist with the annual audit process.

Accounts Tracking & Reconciliation

• Maintain organized financial records and documentation in accordance with organizational policies and funder requirements.
• Track restricted and unrestricted fund balances across multiple funding sources.

Budgeting Support

• Assist the Sr. Director of Finance and Administration in the annual budgeting process, including data gathering, entry, and analysis.
• Support the preparation of program-level and departmental budget reports.
• Monitor grant budgets throughout the fiscal year and assist with budget modifications as needed.
• Provide budget-to-actual analyses to support programmatic and operational planning.

Finance–Development Liaison

• Serve as the primary point of coordination between the Finance and Development departments for all grant-related financial matters.
• Prepare grant financial reports — including budgets, expenditure reports, and supporting documentation — in collaboration with Development staff and in alignment with funder guidelines.
• Track grant award periods, reporting deadlines, and financial compliance requirements across all active grants.
• Review grant budgets for new and renewed awards and ensure accurate coding and tracking in the financial system.
• Support the Development team in preparing financial components of grant proposals and letters of inquiry.

Other Duties

• May perform other finance related responsibilities as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS | TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED: 

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in finance or a related role. Nonprofit experience strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with budgeting and accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Martus or similar).
• Understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage priorities effectively within a 40-hour work week.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Commitment to the organizational mission and sensitivity to underserved youth.
• Must pass CA DOJ background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those required of an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls.  

The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The building environment may not provide air conditioning and heat in all areas. Outdoor work is expected in some cases.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position.  Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities.

As an equal opportunity employer, Heart of LA values having a diverse workforce and continuously strives to maintain an inclusive and equitable workplace. We encourage people with a diverse range of backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, gender, handicap, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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