Accounting Manager

Job Description

Accounting Manager (Nonprofit & Grant Accounting)

Join an Award-Winning Organization Experiencing Exceptional Growth

Are you looking for an opportunity where you can make a meaningful impact, work alongside executive leadership, and play a critical role in an organization's continued expansion? Our client is a highly respected nonprofit organization that has been recognized multiple times as a top workplace and is experiencing significant organizational growth. This is a unique opportunity to join a mission-driven team, gain direct exposure to executive leadership and the Board of Directors, and position yourself for future advancement within a stable, growing organization.

This role offers the chance to lead key accounting operations, support major strategic initiatives, and serve as a trusted partner to the CFO during an exciting period of transformation, including a large-scale ERP modernization project.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Join an organization experiencing continual growth and expansion.
• Recognized as one of the best places to work on multiple occasions.
• Direct partnership with executive leadership, including the CFO and Board of Directors.
• Significant visibility and opportunity for career advancement.
• Play a leadership role in an upcoming ERP implementation project.
• Mission-driven environment where your work directly impacts local communities.
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits package, and long-term stability.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, federal grant compliance, financial reporting, payroll administration, budget monitoring, and accounts payable functions. This individual will serve as a key member of the finance team, partnering closely with leadership to ensure strong financial controls, compliance, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with nonprofit and fund accounting experience who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys balancing strategic initiatives with day-to-day financial operations.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close processes.
• Support annual audits and coordinate with external auditors.
• Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and ongoing budget-to-actual analysis.
• Monitor organizational financial performance and provide recommendations to leadership.

Grant & Compliance Accounting

• Manage accounting and reporting for federal and grant-funded programs.
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200) and other grant regulations.
• Prepare grant reimbursement requests, vouchers, and supporting documentation.
• Monitor compliance requirements and support corrective actions related to audit findings.
• Maintain strong internal controls and financial accountability processes.

Operational Accounting Leadership

• Oversee accounts payable processes and vendor payment activities.
• Manage payroll processing and related reconciliations.
• Support cash flow management and treasury functions.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.

Executive & Board Partnership

• Prepare financial presentations and board reporting materials.
• Attend board and committee meetings as needed.
• Serve as a key advisor and backup resource to the CFO.
• Partner with leadership teams to support strategic decision-making.

Systems & Process Improvement

• Assist with organizational financial systems enhancements.
• Play a key role in an upcoming ERP implementation and process modernization initiative.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and improve reporting capabilities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and 3+ years of nonprofit and fund accounting experience; OR
• Associate's Degree with 5+ years of relevant nonprofit accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and fund accounting.
• Experience with federal grant compliance, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200).
• Experience preparing grant reports, reimbursement requests, and responding to audit findings.
• Hands-on experience with:
• Month-end close
• General ledger accounting
• Financial reporting
• Budget preparation and monitoring
• Payroll processing
• Accounts payable oversight
• Ability to present financial information to executive leadership and board members.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting housing-related programs, affordable housing, or government-funded programs.
• Exposure to federally funded social services or educational grant programs.
• ERP experience, particularly involvement in system implementations or migrations.
• Experience with modern accounting technologies and AP automation tools.
• Prior experience within nonprofit, community services, public sector, human services, or grant-funded environments.
• Knowledge of multi-program or multi-entity accounting structures.

Career Growth Opportunity

This is far more than a traditional Accounting Manager position. The successful candidate will become a key financial leader within the organization, gain direct exposure to executive decision-making, support strategic initiatives, and build valuable experience that can accelerate future progression into senior finance leadership roles.

If you're seeking a mission-driven organization, high visibility, professional growth, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact, we'd love to speak with you.