The Immigration Center for Women and Children (ICWC) seeks a full-time Finance and Operations Manager who will be based in its Los Angeles office. ICWC is a non-profit legal organization providing free and affordable immigration services to underrepresented immigrants in California and Nevada. ICWC strives to provide security and stability for children who are abused, abandoned, or neglected and for immigrants who are survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, or other violent crimes. ICWC works with federal immigration laws that allow survivors to apply for work authorization, lawful permanent residency, and citizenship. ICWC has a strong focus on providing legal services for unaccompanied detained immigrant children.
ICWC’s team is recognized nationally for its humanitarian immigration law expertise and for the exceptional legal services it provides to immigrants who are survivors of trauma. To date, ICWC has served more than 50,000 individuals. More information about ICWC is available at www.icwclaw.org.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Finance and Operations Manager will be responsible for liaising with the external CPA contractor to work on financial management, accounts payable, and payroll. The candidate will also assist with organizational operations and supervise a small administrative staff. This position has been created to provide additional administrative capacity for a growing team. The successful candidate must be highly organized, energetic, and flexible to handle multiple assignments in a dynamic environment where immigration policies and funding sources are regularly shifting.
The responsibilities include:
Finance:
- Perform payroll and accounts payable functions
- Input general ledger entries and perform monthly bank reconciliations
- Work with CPA consultant to prepare monthly and annual financial reports for review by the Executive Director
- Manage the administration of employee retirement plans
- Provide support to develop the annual operating budget
- Work closely with external CPA to complete the annual audit
Operations:
- Work with HR Manager to maintain compliance with state and federal employment regulations, such as minimum wage, overtime pay, and paid family leave
- Supervisee small administrative team on reception and mail processing
Qualifications:
- At least two years of experience in accounting and/or finance
- B.S. in accounting or finance preferred
- Knowledge of general accounting principles
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and organizational ability
- Ability to work with and maintain highly confidential information
- Knowledge of Human Resources administration preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Familiarity with QuickBooks and Excel
- Experience with ADP or similar payroll systems
Personal Characteristics:
The ideal candidate will have a passionate commitment to civil liberties and immigrants’ rights. The Finance and Operations Manager will enjoy working with a diverse staff in a mission-driven environment. They will thrive overseeing the many, varied, and multi-faceted responsibilities of the position. The new Finance and Operations Manager will be an effective communicator who enjoys continuous improvement.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 – $88,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday in person