About Bright Endeavors & New Moms

Bright Endeavors is a social enterprise of New Moms, a nonprofit organization rooted in the belief that every young family has the potential to thrive. Through paid job training and holistic support, we partner with young moms as they build strong foundations for their families. Every candle we pour lights the path forward for a brighter future.

Position Summary

Bright Endeavors, the social enterprise of New Moms, is seeking a detail-oriented and strategic Finance Manager to ensure the financial health and accountability of our growing organization. This role plays a key part in managing financial operations, supporting earned revenue reporting (including Medicaid and consulting services), and providing leadership with clear financial insights that support sustainable business practices and workforce development outcomes.

Youll work closely with the Bright Endeavors team in East Garfield Park and also spend time at our main office in the Austin neighborhood of Chicago.

Location:Bright Endeavors (627 N Albany) with time spent at main Chicago office (5317 W Chicago Ave)

Schedule:Full-Time, 40 hours/week. Following training, this position is eligible for a hybrid schedule with 2-3 days/week on-site.

Starting Salary:$60,000-$65,000 DOQ

What a Day Might Look Like

Youll move between high-level financial strategy and hands-on accounting work balancing big-picture thinking with careful attention to detail. No two days are exactly the same, but a typical day might include:

• Reviewing accounts payable and approving vendor payments
• Reconciling transactions in QuickBooks Online
• Meeting with the Operations Manager to review inventory trends and purchasing forecasts
• Analyzing monthly budget variances and preparing a dashboard for leadership
• Following up on Medicaid billing denials
• Depositing checks and ensuring cash flow tracking is up to date
• Updating financial Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to improve workflow efficiency
• Responding to time-sensitive Slack or email communications

Key Responsibilities

Bright Endeavors Financial Management (75%)

• Lead all financial operations for Bright Endeavors, a social enterprise of New Moms
• Partner with the Operations Manager to forecast purchasing needs and manage vendor relationships
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis, including KPI tracking, variance reporting, dashboards, and financial modeling for new initiatives
• Present actionable financial insights and recommendations to leadership
• Manage all accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, invoice processing, vendor payments, deposits, reconciliations, journal entries, and monthly close
• Ensure compliance with sales tax regulations, restricted revenue documentation, and audit requirements
• Develop, maintain, and improve financial systems, SOPs, internal controls, and digital recordkeeping (Google Drive & QuickBooks Online)
• Build staff and participant understanding of financial processes through training and toolkits

Revenue Billing (25%)

• Oversee billing for Medicaid, consulting services, and Bright Path (another New Moms social enterprise)
• Manage billing systems and clearinghouse software
• Monitor payer balances in the Electronic Health Record (EHR)
• Track denials, outstanding balances, and billing trends
• Collaborate with contract managers and leadership to resolve claims before filing deadlines
• Generate detailed management reports

Youll Thrive in This Role If You Are:

• A systems thinker who enjoys improving processes and creating structure
• Comfortable moving between strategic financial analysis and detailed bookkeeping tasks
• Confident presenting financial information to non-finance colleagues
• Highly organized and deadline-driven
• Analytical and naturally curious about trends, numbers, and performance
• Energized by working in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment
• Passionate about using your financial expertise to support workforce development and social impact

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required; Masters degree preferred
• More than 3 years of experience in small business accounting or financial management
• Experience with accounts payable, sales, and inventory systems
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and QuickBooks (required)
• Experience with NetSuite, Shopify, or Katana (preferred)

Other Requirements

• Valid drivers license, safe driving record, and insurance; Daily access to a reliable vehicle
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as needed

Work Environment:Must be able to sit/stand for up to 8 hours, walk stairs, and lift up to 50-60

lbs (or perform with reasonable accommodation). Work environments may vary.

Benefits & Perks:We care about the well-being of our team and are proud to offer a

comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical insurance with generous employer contribution
• Dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance 100% employer-paid
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for free counseling and resources
• Generous paid time off, as well as 15 paid holidays and half days on Fridays during the
• summer
• 403b retirement plan with employer match
• Pre-tax transportation benefits
• Professional development
• Free spiritual direction services