Finance Manager, LARS - Orientation - Acacia Center for Justice

About Acacia Center for Justice:

The Acacia Center for Justice (“Acacia”) provides legal support and representation to immigrants facing deportation through the development, coordination, and management of national networks of legal services providers serving immigrants across the country. Acacia’s goals are twofold: to support immigrant legal services and defense networks to provide exceptional legal services to immigrants; and to advocate for the expansion of these programs and the infrastructure critical to guaranteeing immigrants access to justice, fairness, and freedom. Acacia ensures accountable, independent, zealous, and person-centered legal services and representation to protect the rights of all immigrants.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Director of Business Operations (DBO), Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) Programs, the Finance Manager of EOIR – Orientation programs will be pivotal in managing the financial aspects of the suite of Orientation program contracts and subcontracts under EOIR, ensuring the effective and efficient handling of budgets, contractual agreements, and financial communications. The Finance Manager will supervise and mentor 2 direct reports, the Senior Financial Associate and Business Operation Analyst.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

Budget Oversight

• Oversee the budgets for all Orientation program subcontractors under the Acacia-held contract with EOIR.
• Establish and manage task order/contract-level and subcontractor-level budget estimates.
• Monitor subcontractor spending, ensuring compliance with subcontractor budget ceilings and flagging spend-levels appropriately to the DBO, and program, legal, and finance stakeholders.

Financial Management and Reporting

• Coordinate the timely submission of invoices of the EOIR – Orientation programs to government representatives with the Fiscal Services department.
• Support prompt payments to subcontractors in coordination with the Fiscal Services department.
• Lead internal analyses of budget and invoicing data.
• Develop schedules for timely and effective monitoring of the subcontractors’ spending against budget.
• Regularly communicate with the DBO on financial status and projections of subcontractors under the EOIR – Orientation programs.

Communication and Coordination

• Lead communications with subcontractors, with the support direct reports, and proactively keep partners apprised of financial matters, including payment timelines.
• Address and resolve issues related to subcontractor spending, flagging appropriately to the DBO, and program, legal, and finance stakeholders.
• Lead outreach efforts to subcontractors, ensuring they are informed and aligned with Acacia's decisions.
• Coordinate efforts across different departments within Acacia to maintain consistency and clarity.

Additional Responsibilities

• Undertake other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Business Operations.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Strong proficiency in budget management and financial analysis.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Superior communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge, Abilities:

• Experience in managing government contracts and understanding of EOIR funded programs.
• Proficiency in financial software, Excel, and Smartsheet.
• Experience in leading cross-departmental initiatives and subcontractor relations.
• Lived or affiliated experience with the immigration and/or criminal justice systems is a strong plus.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 6 years of experience in financial management, preferably in a non-profit or legal environment.

Compensation and Benefits:

Acacia has established an internal compensation philosophy that centers equity and pay transparency. The salary for this position is set at $118,200. The salary listed is just one component of Acacia’s total compensation package for employees. Supporting Acacia staff—both personally and professionally—is our priority.

• Medical/Dental/Vision- Some plans at $0 cost to the employee
• Employee Assistance Program
• 20 days per year of vacation time
• 12 days per year of sick time
• 5 personal days
• 4 organization-wide Wellness Days
• 11 observed holidays, including the last week of December.
• $2000 Professional Development Stipend
• Home office set-up stipend
• Internet Stipend
• 401k with 5% employer contribution, no employee participation required.
• Student loan repayment assistance.
• Gym Reimbursement

People of color and those who have been impacted by the criminal system and immigration system are strongly urged to apply. Acacia is deeply committed to race equality, inclusion and belonging and strives to create a work culture that recognizes everyone's unique lived experience.

To Apply:

Submit your resume and cover letter through the Acacia Careers site. If you encounter technical issues or have accessibility needs, email your resume and cover letter to hiring@acaciajustice.org with Subject: ATTN: Human Resources / [Job Title], Acacia Center for Justice

PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT THROUGH ONE METHOD.

Equal Opportunity Employment:

Acacia is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit persons of diverse backgrounds and support their retention and advancement within the organization. We are committed to fostering a workplace culture inclusive of people with respect to their race, ethnicity, national origin, gender/gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, marital status, age, disabilities, political affiliation, religious beliefs, or any other characteristic. Our commitment to justice and diversity also means providing a work environment that is welcoming, respectful, and engaging.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties, responsibilities and requirements but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function within our organization.

Acacia Center for Justice is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship status, current employment status, or caregiver status.

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