Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Manager - Expansion role - Richmond, VA - Good work/life balance - Non Profit!

We are looking for an experienced Accounting Manager/Supervisor to lead core finance operations and help ensure strong fiscal stewardship for the organization in Henrico, Virginia. This role oversees day-to-day accounting activities, supports budgeting and forecasting, and helps maintain compliance with nonprofit reporting and audit requirements. The ideal candidate brings a solid background in financial management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to partner effectively with leadership and operational teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the organization’s general ledger and direct monthly and annual close activities to produce timely, accurate financial reporting.

• Prepare regular financial statements and related analyses to support leadership decision-making and maintain compliance with applicable accounting standards.

• Partner with leadership to build annual operating budgets and event-specific financial plans, while monitoring results against expectations throughout the year.

• Review event finances with program and event staff to confirm that budget-to-actual reporting is complete, accurate, and actionable.

• Supervise essential accounting processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.

• Support the preparation of annual audit materials, Form 990 reporting, and required state filings for a nonprofit environment.

• Assess internal accounting controls and refine procedures to strengthen financial accuracy, reduce risk, and protect organizational assets.

• Provide finance support during select soccer events held each year and assist with additional accounting-related priorities as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management roles.
• Prior experience working within a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger management, account reconciliations, journal entries, and budgeting practices.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to work with pivot tables, lookup functions, and complex financial data sets.
• Experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing documentation for external reporting requirements.
• Familiarity with NetSuite is preferred.
• Effective written communication, sound problem-solving ability, and a collaborative approach to working across teams.