Accounting Manager

• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting operations for designated funds, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory-related activities, and internal loan or fund‑tracking processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small accounting team, promoting accuracy, accountability, and operational excellence
• Manage month‑end and year‑end close activities, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and timely internal financial reporting
• Maintain and enhance financial reporting practices that align with nonprofit accounting standards (GAAP for nonprofits), ensuring clarity for leadership, board members, auditors, and external stakeholders
• Execute and monitor expense allocation methodologies to ensure proper cost distribution across programs, grants, and administrative functions
• Provide actionable financial insights, including variance analysis and recommendations that support informed decision‑making across the organization
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation, working closely with external auditors to ensure compliance and readiness
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit regulatory requirements, including grant reporting, tax filings, and any specialized accounting such as restricted funds or planned giving (e.g., annuities)
• Drive process improvements by leveraging financial systems and technology tools
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate sound financial practices and support broader organizational goals and mission-aligned initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business
• CPA or MBA preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, ideally within a nonprofit or mission‑driven organization
• Strong foundation in month‑end and year‑end close processes, including oversight of the general ledger
• Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Experience collaborating with external auditors and ensuring compliance with nonprofit financial reporting standards
• Ability to prepare and present meaningful budget‑to‑actual analyses, including clear variance explanations
• Knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles, including restricted funds, grants, and functional expense allocations
• Proficiency with accounting systems, with preference for experience in Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or similar platforms
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills, with the ability to guide, mentor, and develop team members

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics, Business Central, or similar systems is a plus

• medical
• vision
• dental
• life and disability insurance
• company 401(k) plan