Finance Manager (Cash Flow + Payroll Operations Focus (Gov FFP)
Title: Finance Manager
Reports to: President / CEO
Location: Phoenix Office / Onsite
Type: Full-time
Why this role exists
The Company needs a finance leader who turns day-to-day transactions into clear cash visibility, accurate reporting, and operational control. This role owns the rhythm of finance: AR, AP, internal payroll + payroll taxes, month-end closing, cash forecast, and leadership-ready financials.
What success looks like (first 90 days)
Cash forecast produced weekly, accurate within an agreed variance range
AR is current and disciplined (billing sent on time, collections routine active)
Payroll is executed flawlessly: prepared for Intuit Tues/Wed ahead of Friday payroll, with clean reconciliations and tax compliance
Month-end close is consistent and on schedule
Leadership receives a simple weekly dashboard: cash, AR, AP, payroll timing, runway
No surprises: issues are flagged early with options, not excuses
Responsibilities
Cash & Forecasting (Weekly Operating Cadence)
Own weekly cash forecast (13-week rolling) + monthly outlook
Run a weekly finance cadence with leadership covering cash, AR, AP, payroll timing, and upcoming obligations.
Maintain visibility into payroll timing, vendor obligations, and receivables
Create scenario models (best/base/worst) to support decisions
AR / Revenue Operations
Ensure invoicing is accurate, complete, and delivered on time
Track collections and follow up with customers professionally
Reconcile revenue with contracts / milestones where applicable
Government FFP Billing, Invoicing & Collections
Own end-to-end FFP invoicing: accuracy, timeliness, required documentation, delivery, and proof of submission.
Maintain billing schedules aligned to contract terms and internal performance/milestones.
Own collections and AR discipline: consistent follow-up cadence, escalation path, dispute log, and resolution tracking.
Ensure cash receipts are tracked and applied correctly; keep AR clean and current in QuickBooks.
Payroll & Payroll Taxes (Internal Ownership)
Own end-to-end bi-weekly payroll prepared in-house and submitted to Intuit on Tuesday/Wednesday for the Friday payroll run.
Collect, validate, and lock payroll inputs by deadline (hours, PTO, adjustments), ensuring complete accuracy prior to submission.
Maintain and enforce a documented payroll calendar (cutoffs, approval dates, submission dates, pay dates).
Review payroll register prior to submission (rate changes, deductions, reimbursements, new hires/terminations) and obtain required approvals.
Own payroll taxes end-to-end: ensure proper setup, timely filings, timely deposits, and accurate quarterly/annual reporting (W-2s / 1099 coordination as applicable).
Reconcile payroll each cycle: tie payroll registers to bank withdrawals and post clean journal entries; maintain payroll liability reconciliations (taxes, benefits, garnishments if any).
Ensure accurate reporting from HR, support onboarding/offboarding payroll changes and deductions-ensuring changes are reflected correctly and on time.
Maintain controls and confidentiality for payroll data; ensure clean audit trails.
AP / Spend Control
Manage AP workflow: coding, approvals, payment scheduling, and vendor management, including vendor files, W-9's and payment terms
Schedule payments to protect cash while maintaining vendor health and operational continuity.
Help enforce spending discipline and purchase approvals
Close Readiness & Financial Reporting (with Outside CPA)
Maintain QuickBooks hygiene: reconciliations, correct coding, classes/projects/jobs as needed, and documentation.
Prepare CPA-ready month-end schedules (bank/CC recs, AR/AP, accrual support, prepaids, payroll tie-outs).
Produce monthly leadership reporting: P&L, balance sheet, cash movement summary, and variance notes.
Maintain QuickBooks hygiene: reconciliations, correct coding, classes/projects/jobs as needed, and documentation.
Prepare CPA-ready month-end schedules (bank/CC recs, AR/AP, accrual support, prepaids, payroll tie-outs).
Produce monthly leadership reporting: P&L, balance sheet, cash movement summary, and variance notes.
Systems & Process Improvement
Own QuickBooks hygiene: chart of accounts, classes, projects, customer/job setup
Improve workflows to reduce cycle time and errors
Perform annual internal audit as preparation for tax prep
Support annual tax prep with external partners
Key KPIs
Month-end close completed by 5th business day
Payroll submission to Intuit on time: 100% (prepared and approved by Wednesday prior to Friday payroll)
Payroll accuracy: = 99.5% with zero preventable off-cycle corrections
Payroll tax compliance: 100% on-time filings and deposits; zero penalties/interest
Payroll reconciliation: completed within 2 business days after each payroll
Forecast accuracy (weekly cash): + 5% variance
Weeks 1-2: ±5% or ±$150k
Weeks 3-6: ±10% or ±$250k
Weeks 7-13: ±15% or ±$350k
Any variance > $150k must be explained in the weekly update by named line items (e.g., 'Invoice X delayed 7 days', Payroll tax debit hit early'), and whether it was on the receivables 'watch list'."
AR aging: % current / % >30 / % >60
AP timeliness: no late fees / missed critical payments
Bank/CC reconciled weekly and fully reconciled monthly by 5th business day
Requirements
5-8+ years in finance/accounting roles with hands-on ownership of cash, AR/AP, and close readiness
Ability to maintain complete confidentiality and
Strong QuickBooks experience (Desktop Enterprise preferred)
Proven experience owning invoicing + collections and driving AR discipline
Proven experience owning payroll + payroll taxes (Intuit experience a plus)
Strong Excel/Sheets skills (cash models, trackers, clean reporting)
High integrity, strong follow-through, proactive communicator
Government clearance Secret required
Nice-to-haves
Experience in government contracting
Familiarity with revenue recognition concepts
About nFocus Solutions
nFocus Solutions is dedicated to the development of innovative technologies and intelligent business solutions for the public sector. We are a leading provider of applications, services, and technologies that nonprofit organizations, communities, first responders and government agencies rely on to deliver services to the public at large. Our high-quality data management and analysis software enable our clients to achieve clear, well-defined results that change the world.
At nFocus Solutions, we are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We believe that great minds think differently. We value diversity of backgrounds, beliefs, and interests, and we recognize diversity as an important source of innovation. nFocus Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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