Job Description: Finance Manager

Job Type: Flexible Part-Time OR Fee-for-Service Contract
Location: Hybrid, Rapid City, South Dakota
Start Date: April 13, 2026
Apply By: Open Until Filled

Founded in 1986, the John T. Vucurevich Foundation (JTVF) is a locally rooted community investor in the Rapid City area. We serve as a connector, bringing together people and ideas to transform shared interest into shared outcomes, helping our most vulnerable neighbors reach their fullest potential. To date, we have invested over $110 million in charitable organizations and community initiatives in the Rapid City region. Through intentional funding across interconnected issue areas, strategic convening and responsive listening, we’re contributing to a better future for the region and everyone within it.

Our founder, John T. Vucurevich, had a vision to make this piece of the world a brighter place. His genuine desire to uplift the least fortunate members of our community continues to inspire our work today. At JTVF, we are committed to honoring John’s legacy through strategic grantmaking that supports low-income residents and invests in local organizations helping neighbors meet basic needs and achieve long-term economic stability. We also prioritize community collaboration to foster widespread and collective action across the Black Hills. When our most vulnerable neighbors thrive, our entire region benefits.

The Foundation stewards over $200 million in endowed assets and distributes roughly $10 million annually in grants and other charitable activities.

Position Summary

The Finance Manager will serve as a key strategic partner to the CEO and leadership team, strengthening the Foundation’s role as a responsible steward of financial resources and ensuring long-term organizational sustainability. As the Foundation expands its impact as a trusted philanthropic partner, the Finance Manager will help translate financial information into actionable insights that guide strategy, inform decision making, and support the evolving needs of the community. This role collaborates closely with the team to align financial operations with strategic priorities and organizational goals.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mission driven finance professional who brings both technical expertise and operational acumen and who is seeking meaningful, flexible work rooted in community impact. The Finance Manager will shape processes that support continued growth, strengthen data-driven decision making, and ensure that every dollar entrusted to us advances our mission today and in perpetuity.

This is a parttime position, averaging 20–25 hours per week depending on workload and organizational needs. The role follows a hybrid structure, with flexibility for remote work; however, the Finance Manager is required to work onsite at least one half-day per week to support collaboration and financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

• • Perform weekly accounting operations, including recording all transfers, receipts, deposits, disbursements, and journal entries; maintain accurate internal financial records.
  • Reconcile all ledger accounts and ensure accuracy of financial information.
  • Conduct monthly reconciliation of banking, investment and credit card accounts.
  • Maintain adequate internal controls and safeguards, including segregation of duties.
  • Manage core financial functions, including accounts payable, payroll, credit cards, and fixed assets.
  • Oversee treasury operations, including cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and management of banking relationships.
  • Enter all bills and invoices and ensure timely payments and accurate coding.
  • Administer employee benefits, including enrollment in insurance and retirement plans.
  • Manage insurance policies for the organization and realize cost savings where possible.
  • Estimate and pay federal excise taxes as required and on a timely basis.
  • Prepare the Foundation’s administrative budget and support the ongoing budgeting process.
  • Collaborate with the grants team to track grant awards and payments; review grantee financials and budget materials as needed.
  • Produce timely financial statements and reporting, including regular management reports, budget-to-actual statements, and materials for the Board and Investment Committee.
  • Review monthly investment statements and transaction data to ensure timely accounting and accuracy of investment records.
  • Manage draws on capital and investment fees.
  • Prepare audit workpapers and support the annual audit and preparation of Form 990PF.
  • Stay current on all regulations governing private foundations and ensure compliance with required filings (e.g., Forms 941, 940, state payroll filings, federal tax estimates).
  • Uphold organization-wide compliance with internal policies, documentation standards, and audit ready procedures.
  • Enhance financial systems and processes to improve efficiency and reporting capabilities.
  • Lead process improvements that strengthen financial management, reporting, governance, and cross-functional workflows.
  • Adhere to the Foundation’s Confidentiality, Conflict of Interest, and Code of Ethics policies.

Qualifications & Attributes

• • 5+ years of broad accounting experience, preferably within a nonprofit or foundation environment; solid knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
  • Demonstrated experience overseeing financial operations and budgets with a track record of accuracy, accountability, and results.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required.
  • Strong proficiency in cash flow forecasting, financial analysis, and budgeting.
  • Advanced Excel skills required; familiarity with Quickbooks highly valuable.
  • Ability to build collaborative, trusting relationships across the organization; brings an ownership mindset and proactive problem solving approach.
  • Strong passion for and commitment to the mission and values of JTVF, and to stewarding resources responsibly.
  • Comfortable working in a small, lean, and highly collaborative team environment, demonstrating adaptability, accountability, and a willingness to take on shared responsibilities.
  • Flexibility and comfort in navigating ambiguity and changing situations.

Work Environment & Culture

Location: This role is based at the John T. Vucurevich Foundation in Rapid City, South Dakota. The Finance Manager operates in a hybrid work model, with flexibility for some remote work and a weekly inperson work session. Onsite presence is required at least one day per week, Monday–Thursday between 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Office Environment: Our small office suite is located near parks and the city greenway, offering easy access to walking and biking paths.
Travel: No travel is required for this role.
Team Culture: You’ll join a supportive, mission driven team committed to making our community a brighter place. Collaboration, integrity, and purpose-driven work guide all that we do.

We know that outstanding candidates come from a variety of backgrounds and may not meet every listed qualification. If you believe your experience, skills, or perspective would make you a strong addition to the team, we encourage you to apply.

Compensation & Benefits

We welcome applicants interested in part-time employment or engagement through a service contract.

For Part-Time Employees:
Compensation Package: $46–$54 per hour, commensurate with experience.
Benefits offered in part-time employment package include:

• • • 8% Simplified Employee Pension (SEP)
    • Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and family leave

For Fee-for-Service Contract Arrangements:

We welcome proposals from qualified professionals outlining:

• • • Scope of services
    • Hourly or project-based fees
    • Availability and preferred working structure

Apply

To apply for this role, please email your cover letter and resume (or fee-for-service proposal) as one PDF document to: careers [at] jtvf.org

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received.

The John T. Vucurevich Foundation is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees.