Accounting Manager

Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager leads the day-to-day accounting function for NADC and its related for-profit entities, translating the CFO's financial direction into accurate, timely, and well-controlled accounting operations. The position owns the accounting close process, reviews the work of senior and staff accountants, and ensures financial records and reporting comply with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, grant and donor requirements, tax obligations, and internal policies.

This is a hands-on management role with direct responsibility for staff performance, work allocation, review and approval of accounting activity, audit readiness, process improvement, and timely escalation of material accounting issues to the CFO. The Accounting Manager also partners with leadership on financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis across multiple entities and programs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities and Expectations:

• Accounting Operations & Close Ownership
• Lead and supervise day-to-day accounting operations for NADC and affiliated for-profit entities.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close calendar; assign responsibilities, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, allocations, and other significant accounting transactions prepared by the accounting team.
• Oversee general ledger activity, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash receipts, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and other accounting processes within the department's scope.
• Ensure revenues, expenses, assets, liabilities, and net assets are accurately coded, classified, supported, and recorded in the appropriate entity, program, grant, and period.
• Resolve complex accounting issues and elevate material, unusual, or high-risk matters to the CFO with recommended actions.

Financial Reporting & Multi-Entity Accounting

• Prepare, review, and/or supervise preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports for multiple entities.
• Ensure accurate intercompany accounting, eliminations, reconciliations, and consolidated reporting across affiliated entities.
• Analyze financial results, investigate significant variances, and provide clear explanations to the CFO and executive leadership.
• Develop and maintain useful financial dashboards, key performance indicators, and recurring management reporting.
• Support board and committee reporting by ensuring financial information is accurate, complete, and delivered on schedule.

Nonprofit, Grant & Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, grant requirements, donor restrictions, and applicable federal, state, and local reporting requirements.
• Oversee accounting for restricted and unrestricted funds and review allocation of revenues and expenses for consistency, support, and compliance.
• Monitor grant-related financial activity and supervise preparation of grantor and funding-agency financial reports.
• Support preparation of IRS Form 990 and other regulatory filings, coordinating with external advisors as needed.
• Maintain audit-ready documentation for grants, allocations, restricted funds, and other compliance-sensitive activity.

For-Profit Entity Accounting

• Oversee accounting activities for related for-profit subsidiaries and affiliated entities.
• Ensure intercompany transactions, shared costs, management fees, and allocations are recorded consistently and supported by appropriate documentation.
• Coordinate tax reporting requirements with the CFO and external tax advisors and provide complete supporting schedules.
• Prepare entity-level financial reports and analyses for management and governing bodies.

Audit, Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Serve as a primary accounting contact for annual financial statement audits, compliance audits, and other financial reviews.
• Coordinate audit schedules, supporting documentation, staff assignments, and timely responses to auditor requests.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting, cash, disbursements, access, and safeguarding of assets.
• Identify control gaps, recurring errors, bottlenecks, and inefficient workflows; recommend and implement practical corrective actions.
• Maintain clear accounting procedures, desk documentation, review standards, and accountability for adherence to established processes.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Support the CFO and leadership in annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Monitor organizational, entity, program, and departmental results against budget and forecast.
• Prepare financial analyses, projections, and scenario support for operational and strategic decisions.
• Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate them clearly to the CFO and affected leaders.

Staff Leadership & Department Management

• Directly supervise Senior Accountants and Staff Accountants, with responsibility for workload assignment, review, coaching, performance management, and development.
• Set clear expectations for timeliness, accuracy, documentation, customer service, and ownership of assigned accounting areas.
• Structure work so Senior Accountants own complex accounting areas and review responsibilities appropriate to their level, while Staff Accountants build proficiency in core accounting processes.
• Cross-train the accounting team and maintain sufficient coverage for critical close, cash, payroll, grant, and reporting functions.
• Conduct regular check-ins, provide actionable feedback, address performance issues promptly, and support professional growth.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, service-oriented culture within Finance & Accounting and across NADC.

Minimum Qualifications (Experience/Education:

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• CPA designation preferred.

Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting required.
• Experience managing accounting for multiple entities, subsidiaries, or affiliated organizations preferred.
• Experience with grant accounting and audit preparation preferred.

Competencies or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities CKSA's:

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting.
• Understanding of intercompany accounting and consolidated reporting.
• Knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency with NetSuite accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to travel occasionally for meetings, training, or audits as required.

Salary Range: $85,000 to $100,000

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.