Finance Manager

August 4, 2025

in Job Openings,

Overview

Healthcare Foundation of Wilson (HFW) was established on February 28, 2014 when Wilson Medical Center was purchased and then subsequently managed and operated by Duke LifePoint Healthcare. HFW became the health legacy charitable foundation established to support the health and wellness of our community through grantmaking. Joining a growing number of conversion foundations, HFW is responsible for managing the assets associated with the former nonprofit hospital. The assets received, as well as prior hospital reserves, were combined to establish Healthcare Foundation of Wilson as an organization that honors generations of dedication and generosity by strategically investing the funds back into the community. As good stewards of the Foundation’s assets, we continually invest back into Wilson through impactful grantmaking and nonprofit capacity building efforts, with the objective of improving health and wellness for all.

The Healthcare Foundation of Wilson is seeking an experienced and strategic leader for the position of Finance Manager. This pivotal role will oversee all aspects of financial management, ensuring alignment with the Foundation's mission to enhance health outcomes and advance social impact. As a trusted advisor to the Foundation’s leadership, the Finance Manager will work closely with a leadership team and other staff across the organization to guide the organization’s financial operations, processes and workflows, data infrastructure, and grant making operations. The role is key to our organizational focus on operational excellence to cultivate continuous improvement, increase effectiveness, and promote grantee experience.

Financial Management

• Develop and manage the Foundation’s annual budget, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, audits, and investment portfolio management.

• Lead long-term financial planning, including risk management, sustainability, and strategies for sustainability of the Foundation.

• Provide accurate and timely financial reports to the board and executive leadership.

• Monitor and ensure compliance with IRS regulations and reporting requirements.

• Evaluate and manage funding strategies and grant disbursements.

Grants Management

• Oversee all aspects of grant financial management operations to support a wide-ranging portfolio of grantee organizations, ensure effective and accessible grant making processes, and advise on and oversee implementation of best practices in alignment with the Foundation’s mission and values.

• Provide strategic leadership to support applicant and grantee experience throughout the grant life cycle with a bias for streamlining processes and reducing administrative burden.

• Provide thought leadership and support to the grant management team to optimize use of technology and grantmaking data collection and analysis for purposes of continuous improvement in both program and operational strategies.

Operations Management

• Develop and implement efficient operational systems, policies, and procedures to ensure the Foundation runs smoothly.

• Oversee the finances of grantmaking, financial risk and security, IT systems, and other infrastructure critical to daily operations.

• Manage vendor relationships, contracts, and procurement processes.

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and governance standards.

• Collaborate with program teams to align operational resources with programmatic priorities. Foundation Board Management

• Manage communication to the finance committee of the board (includes members of HFW Board and CEO) and provide leadership in committee meetings, board material preparation, and meeting logistics.

• Serve as key staff liaison with the Foundation Treasurer.

Strategic Leadership

• As a member of the Foundation’s leadership team, inform the Foundation’s strategic vision.

• Act as a key advisor to the board, providing insights into financial and operational matters.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and innovation across teams.

• Oversee achieving financial and operational key performance indicators as part of the annual process.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred).

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent financial certification preferred.

• 6+ years of experience in financial and operational leadership, preferably in the nonprofit or philanthropic sector.

• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting, IRS compliance, and grant management.

• Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans and manage budgets.

• Experience with operational systems and technology tools.

• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Commitment to the Foundation’s mission and values.

Work Location and Schedule

While this position represents a hybrid of remote and on-site work expectations, the selected candidate must live within 30 miles of the Foundation’s office.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with the experience of a candidate and the requirements of the position; begins in the $115K range.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance; 401(k) retirement plan with 4% match, family membership to Foundation Y, 3 weeks paid vacation and 10 paid holidays.

How To Apply

To Apply: Interested applicants should send their resume to admin@hfwilson.org.

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