Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Join a mission-driven organization with exceptional employee tenure, a collaborative culture, and a long-standing reputation for excellence!

Are you a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys balancing day-to-day execution with staff development, process improvement, and high-quality financial reporting?

Our client, a well-established nonprofit organization, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for an accounting manager who wants to make an impact in a values-driven environment known for employee loyalty, stability, and strong leadership. This role offers meaningful visibility within the finance function, the opportunity to mentor staff, and the chance to contribute to a meaningful organization. Reporting to the Controller and the CFO, the Accounting Manager will supervise a team of 3–4 accounting professionals and play a key role in strengthening accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and finance support across U.S. operations.

What makes this opportunity attractive:

* Join an established nonprofit with an impressive reputation and mission-centered culture

* Work for an organization known for long employee tenure and leadership stability

* High-visibility role with interaction across leadership

* Opportunity to lead, coach, and develop a talented accounting team

* Broad scope across accounting operations, reporting, compliance, payroll review, audit support, and process improvement

* Ideal next step for a strong accounting professional coming from public accounting or a complex nonprofit/accounting environment

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and prepare financial statements, reconciliations, supporting schedules, journal entries, accruals, allocations, and related analysis
• Lead the monthly and year-end close processes for accounting operations
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and completeness of workpapers and month-end deliverables
• Maintain strong internal controls and high standards of financial reporting
• Partner with finance leadership on audit preparation and external audit support
• Support cross-functional finance initiatives and special projects as needed
• Support financial activities tied to programs and grant-related operations
• Assist with budget review, reporting, and financial monitoring
• Supervise, coach, and develop a team of accounting professionals
• Help manage reporting requirements tied to funding sources and other compliance obligations
• Develop, update, and maintain accounting procedures, process documentation, and internal policy support materials

If you are looking for an Accounting Manager opportunity where you can combine accounting, team leadership, and meaningful mission-driven work in a stable, highly respected organization, this is a role worth exploring! You’ll join a team that values professionalism, collaboration, and long-term commitment—and you’ll have the chance to make a visible impact! Apply today to Tracy Kaszuba on LinkedIn or to Tracy.Kaszuba at RobertHalf.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related

5+ years of progressive accounting experience

At least 2+ years of supervisory experience required

Experience managing or reviewing month-end close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support

Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and accounting operations

Advanced Excel and overall systems proficiency

Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams

Proven ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment 

CPA preferred

Public accounting background strongly preferred

Nonprofit accounting experience preferred

Exposure to grants, restricted funding, or fund accounting is a plus