Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission by ensuring strong financial stewardship, compliance, and transparency. This position oversees day-to-day accounting operations with a particular focus on federal grant management, fund accounting, and regulatory compliance.

Serving as a collaborative partner to program, grants, and leadership teams, the Accounting Manager approaches financial management in a way that is community-centered, supportive, and grounded in integrity. The role balances technical accounting expertise with compassion, partnership, and a commitment to exceptional quality in service of the people and communities we serve.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accounting Operations & Financial Stewardship:

  • Manage daily accounting operations including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and month-end close.
  • Ensure financial records reflect integrity, accountability, and transparency.
  • Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets.
  • Review journal entries and reconciliations with a focus on exceptional quality.

• Federal Grants & Compliance:

  • Oversee federal and pass-through grant accounting in compliance with Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200).
  • Monitor budgets, allowable costs, and cost allocations.
  • Prepare and review grant financial reports and drawdowns.
  • Collaborate as a trusted partner with Program and Grants teams.

• Financial Reporting & Audits:

  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. Lead preparation for the annual audit, Single Audit, and financial monitoring reviews from funding sources.
  • Serve as primary contact with auditors.
  • Assist with Form 990 preparation. Ad hoc reports as requested.

• Supervision & Collaboration:

  • Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
  • Develop goals, and ongoing training for accounting staff.
  • Foster a supportive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment.
  • Promote teamwork across departments.

• Systems & Continuous Improvement:

  • Ensure effective use of financial systems.
  • Identify process improvements and innovate with purpose.
  • Assist with implementation of new standards or systems.

Working Conditions

• Conduct work in a moderate-paced office environment with frequent interruptions.
• Possess strength and stamina to be able to remain in a seated position for up to 90 minutes at a time throughout the workday with a minimum of fatigue and discomfort.
• Possess visual acuity and stamina to work at a computer for at least part of each day with a minimum of fatigue and discomfort.
• Digital finger strength to handle moderate to heavy typing.
• Upper body strength to lift and carry file boxes weighing 30 pounds for a distance of 30 feet.
• Lower body strength to stand and walk throughout the workday.
• Environmental demands include an air-conditioned building with fluorescent lighting and exposure to computer monitors.
• Must be able to travel, if necessary, to Head Start centers and/or trainings as required.

Qualifications Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 5–7 years of nonprofit accounting experience.
• Federal grant compliance experience.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP.
• Supervisory experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications Preferred:

• CPA or CPA-eligible.
• Single Audit experience.
• Sage Intacct experience.
• Collaborates as partners.
• Acts with integrity.
• Community-centered and compassionate.
• Pursues exceptional quality.
• Innovative and mission-driven.