Finance and Accounting Manager (Non-Profit)

Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Senior Accounting Manager supervises a team of accounting professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence. The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the organization's accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budgeting, regulatory compliance, and strong fiscal management across multiple departments and locations.

Lead financial strategy, accounting operations, and compliance while driving organizational growth and operational excellence.

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Salary: $70,000 - $90,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of individuals, families, and communities through compassionate, high-quality services. They are committed to integrity, accountability, and continuous improvement while fostering a collaborative environment where employees can make a meaningful impact.

Why join us?

• Lead financial strategy and oversee accounting operations while partnering directly with executive leadership.
• Make a meaningful impact by supporting a mission-driven organization that serves individuals, families, and communities.
• Grow your career through leadership opportunities, professional development, and process improvement initiatives.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement with employer match, paid time off, and flexible scheduling opportunities.

Job Details

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for leading the organization's accounting and financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, effective budgeting, regulatory compliance, and strong fiscal management across multiple departments and locations. This role oversees accounting processes, strengthens internal controls, and drives continuous improvements to financial systems and procedures.
Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Senior Accounting Manager supervises a team of accounting professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance management while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a strategic accounting leader with extensive financial management experience, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to streamline processes and improve organizational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities
Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, general ledger, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, supporting schedules, and account reconciliations.
• Approve journal entries and financial adjustments.
• Maintain GAAP-compliant accounting records.
• Oversee fixed assets, depreciation schedules, and asset tracking.
• Ensure financial accuracy across multiple departments and locations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting capabilities.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting process with executive leadership and department managers.
• Monitor budgets and prepare budget-to-actual variance reports.
• Support revenue forecasting, expense planning, and cash flow projections.
• Analyze financial trends and provide strategic recommendations.
• Develop dashboards and reports to support operational decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance across programs, departments, and locations.

Cash Management & Financial Administration

• Monitor organizational cash flow and forecasting activities.
• Oversee receivables, payables, and funding cycles.
• Coordinate banking relationships and account reconciliations.
• Assist with capital planning and major expenditures.
• Ensure spending aligns with approved budgets and funding requirements.

Audit, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Coordinate annual financial audits with external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Assist with implementing audit recommendations.
• Support preparation of required tax filings, including nonprofit reporting where applicable.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, funding requirements, contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Protect organizational assets through sound financial oversight.

Grant & Contract Accounting

• Monitor grant, contract, and restricted funding activities.
• Ensure proper allocation of revenues and expenditures.
• Support grant budgeting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial guidance.
• Monitor allowable costs and funding utilization.

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain and optimize accounting software and reporting systems.
• Standardize accounting processes across locations.
• Improve workflows, documentation, and reporting practices.
• Support implementation of financial technology enhancements.
• Promote consistent financial practices and internal controls.

Staff Leadership & Vendor Management

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members.
• Establish performance expectations and promote accountability.
• Provide training on accounting procedures and financial controls.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Review vendor agreements, contracts, and significant expenditures.
• Monitor purchasing activities for policy compliance.
• Provide financial oversight for administrative, technology, facilities, and insurance expenses.
• Evaluate the financial impact of operational decisions and resource allocation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience with audit coordination, compliance reporting, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Experience overseeing multi-department or multi-location financial operations.
• Prior leadership experience supervising or mentoring accounting or finance staff.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency with accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or progress toward certification.
• Experience in nonprofit, healthcare, human services, or government-funded environments.
• Knowledge of fund accounting and restricted funding management.
• Experience with grant accounting, government contracts, and compliance reporting.
• Experience supporting annual audits and preparing audit documentation.
• Familiarity with nonprofit tax reporting, including Form 990.
• Experience managing financial operations across multiple programs or locations.
• Proven success implementing accounting systems, improving financial reporting processes, and strengthening internal controls.

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