SSG Project 180 ยท 22 hours ago
Finance and Operations Manager
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $110K/yr
7+ years expSSG Project 180 is a nonprofit organization focused on providing innovative services to keep individuals out of institutions. The Finance and Operations Manager will oversee financial and operational systems, ensuring the organization's day-to-day operations run effectively and efficiently while maintaining financial integrity.
Mental Health Care
Responsibilities
Act as the internal finance lead, ensuring alignment with the central accounting team (SSG) on AP/AR and audit readiness
Lead annual budget development, monthly variance analysis, and multi-source funding forecasts
Drive headcount budgeting, salary forecasting, and resource planning for capital investments and operating expenses
Generate monthly financial dashboards and reports to guide executive decision-making
Partner with Quality Improvement to oversee billing operations, claims processing, and reimbursement tracking
Oversee the full asset lifecycle (acquisition to disposal), including depreciation and multi-year replacement schedules
Implement tracking systems with full audit trails; conduct quarterly physical inventories and reconciliations
Synchronize equipment provisioning and recovery with headcount planning and employee transitions
Analyze utilization rates and insurance documentation to recommend cost-saving measures
Act as the SME for contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms and financial risk mitigation
Maintain a centralized contract database to monitor deliverables, milestones, and expiration dates
Evaluate vendor performance against SLAs and identify opportunities for consolidation or renegotiation
Ensure all contracts meet Medi-Cal and legal requirements; develop audit strategies and mitigation frameworks
Design and implement scalable policies and SOPs to remove operational bottlenecks
Track key operational metrics and provide recommendations for continuous improvement
Partner with People & Culture on the operational logistics of the employee lifecycle
Supervise the Operations Coordinator who splits time between finance projects (50%) and operations service desk (50%)
Balance competing priorities between finance deadlines and urgent operational requests
Provide training and development on financial processes and systems
Conduct performance reviews and provide regular coaching and feedback
Regular attendance required. Holiday or weekend work may be required
Maintain and uphold Agency mission statement, values, policies, procedures, and principles
Perform other duties as needed
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field
Demonstrated experience developing financial policies and internal controls
Experience with Microsoft and Google Suites, advanced skills in Excel
Experience with ERP systems; Sage experience preferred
Experience managing staff and contractors
Verification of Employment Eligibility and Background Check required
Collaborative Leadership: Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across a matrixed organization without direct authority
Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the professional maturity to navigate difficult conversations and escalate critical issues appropriately
Prioritization & Delegation: Demonstrated skill in managing shared resources and balancing competing priorities; able to distinguish between tasks requiring direct intervention versus delegation
Problem-Solving: A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to take initiative in ambiguous or rapidly changing environments
Process Excellence: Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a focus on building scalable systems that improve accuracy and efficiency
Technical Fluency: Comfortable adopting new technologies and leveraging data-driven insights to inform operational and financial decisions
Adaptability: Resilient and flexible when navigating organizational shifts, new regulations, or evolving business needs
Preferred
Experience in nonprofit or healthcare sectors
Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in financial management and operations
Knowledge of Medi-Cal billing and compliance requirements
Experience with government grants and multi-source funding management
Contract management certification or training
Experience building financial operations in growing organizations
Company
SSG Project 180
Project 180 is turning lives around through comprehensive diversion and re-entry programs for Angelenos involved in the criminal justice system.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase