Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is the leading senior services organization in Northern California. Our continuum of care includes: the Frank Residences assisted living and memory care; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, offering long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, an acute geriatric psychiatric unit for adults over the age of 65; and our Foundation.

Founded in 1871 and formerly known as the Jewish Home, our legacy grounds us as our vision propels us forward. Today, we've evolved to support more than 2,500 older adults each year through innovative, comprehensive programs rooted in the Jewish values of compassion, community, and excellence. We are equally proud of our inclusive culture, where 950 team members of diverse faiths and backgrounds work together in shared purpose.

Why Work With Us

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older adults every day
• Inclusive community, welcoming to all (you do not need to be Jewish to live or work here)
• Supportive, team-oriented environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative leadership focused on enhancing the employee experience

Position Summary

As an Accounting Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in maintaining the organization's financial integrity by overseeing core accounting operations, including month-end close, reconciliations, payroll accounting, and regulatory compliance. You will partner closely with the Controller and Finance leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting across a multi-entity, fund-accounting environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to drive process improvements within a mission-driven organization supporting healthcare and senior services.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the full month-end close process, ensuring all journal entries, accruals, and financial statements are completed accurately and within established timelines.

• Oversee and review general ledger activity, ensuring proper coding, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP and organizational policies.

• Perform and review complex account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, intercompany, and sub-ledger), ensuring discrepancies are identified, researched, and resolved promptly.

• Manage all aspects of payroll accounting, including reconciliation of payroll reports to the general ledger, tracking of liabilities, and ensuring accuracy of wages, taxes, and benefit allocations.

• Administer and oversee employee garnishments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, proper withholding, and accurate reporting.

• Partner with HR and Payroll teams to ensure alignment between payroll processing and financial reporting, including audits of payroll data and controls.

• Support audit processes (internal and external), including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.

• Ensure compliance with fund accounting standards, grant reporting requirements, and healthcare-related financial regulations.

• Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or operational improvements.

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management to build a high-performing team.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with department leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.

• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including nonprofit and healthcare financial reporting standards.

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Controller or senior leadership.

Job Details • Pay Rate: $135,000 - $145,000 • Hours: Full-Time 40 hours per week • Shift Schedule: • Days Off: Saturday & Sunday • Working Days: Monday through Friday

Role is hybrid

Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role. • Strong knowledge of GAAP, payroll accounting, and financial reporting. • Experience with fund accounting and/or healthcare or nonprofit environments preferred. • Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.

Our investment in you.

Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision), 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter Benefits, Weekday Shuttle Services to and from Glen Park Station.

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is committed to employing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.