Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager to join a mission-driven nonprofit organization in La Jolla, California. This role will oversee core accounting operations, guide financial close and reporting activities, and deliver analysis that supports sound operational and strategic decisions. The ideal candidate brings strong nonprofit accounting expertise, a proactive approach to cash and forecasting management, and the ability to strengthen processes, controls, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities:
• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring financial records are accurate, timely, and fully reconciled.
• Manage cash positioning activities by tracking short-term liquidity needs and supporting longer-range investment planning through ongoing treasury oversight.
• Develop and maintain a rolling 12-month cash forecast to support financial planning and organizational decision-making.
• Partner with department leaders to provide financial insights, reporting, and analysis that improve performance and inform budgeting priorities.
• Prepare financial summaries and interpret key results for leadership by gathering, analyzing, and presenting relevant accounting data.
• Strengthen accounting operations by building useful reports, refining workflows, and introducing technology solutions that improve efficiency.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment by designing, monitoring, and enforcing procedures that safeguard organizational assets.
• Lead coordination of the annual external audit by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and supporting completion of required filings and reconciliations.
• Oversee payroll review, balance sheet reconciliations, quarterly tax reporting support, annual 1099 preparation, and collaboration with internal teams on workers’ compensation, grants reporting, and accounting coverage as needed.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and at least 10 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Demonstrated background in nonprofit accounting, including fund accounting, restricted funds, endowments, pledges, grant activity, donations, and in-kind contributions.
• Advanced Excel capabilities with experience building financial models and managing large, detailed workbooks.
• Hands-on experience with financial close, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and audit support.
• Proficiency with complex accounting platforms such as Oracle, Financial Edge, Dynamics, Great Plains, or similar systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work closely across departments and present financial information clearly.
• Additional experience in theatrical, construction, or project-based accounting environments is a plus.