Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

???? We're Hiring: Accounting Manager

Location: Providence, RI
Reports To:  Chief of Finance
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts)

Lead the Numbers. Develop the Team. Drive the Mission.

Are you an experienced accounting leader who brings strong judgment, steady team leadership, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy building strong teams, improving processes, and ensuring financial integrity in a mission-driven organization? If so, we’d love to meet you.

???? Why Join Children’s Friend?

At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day. Join our team and help strengthen the financial foundation behind services that support children and families across Rhode Island.

???? What You’ll Do:

The Accounting Manager role is critical to maintaining the financial discipline, operational consistency, and stewardship that support Children’s Friend’s mission and long-term sustainability. The right candidate will possess strong accounting experience, judgment, steady leadership, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

• Lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Hire, Supervise, coach, and develop at team of individuals on the Finance team (up to 10 max).
• Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and supporting documentation
• Review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve issues
• Maintain internal controls, accounting procedures, and audit-ready records
• Monitor compliance with grants, contracts, donor restrictions, and funding requirements
• Coordinate annual audits and external reviews
• Partner with HR, program, and operations teams to support accurate financial reporting and coding
• Identify process improvements that increase consistency, accuracy and efficiency
• Help create a team environment grounded in accountability, professionalism, and development

???? What You Bring:Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with 3-5 years being in a supervisory role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Experience in nonprofit, government, or grant-funded environments
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting staff

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA designation
• Experience with federal grants and Uniform Guidance
• Experience using nonprofit accounting software such as NetSuite, MIP, Financial Edge, Sage, or Intacct

Work Environment

  On-site presence will be required. This is a hybrid position requiring both remote and onsite work. Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods, including audits, budgeting cycles, year-end close, and program reviews, is expected.

???? Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com .

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

• Medical Dental and Vision coverage 
• Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
• Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance 
• Flex Spending Accounts 
• 12 Paid Holidays 
• Competitive Vacation Benefits 
• Training and Professional Development 
• Education Assistance 
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance