Accounting Manager

Organization: BALANCE

Location: Fully Remote from the following states: NV, AZ, NM, TX, OK, FL, GA, MD, MI, NC, LA, MA, MN, OH, PA, and VA

About BALANCE: BALANCE is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families achieve financial wellness through free, trusted guidance and resources for managing debt, credit, housing, and financial planning.

Position Overview: The Accounting Manager will oversee BALANCE's financial operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strategic financial planning. This role involves managing accounting functions, financial reporting, budgeting, audits, and grant management. The Financial Controller will also collaborate with grant leadership teams to support the organization's mission.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all accounting operations including treasury management, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, fixed assets, Lease Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts, and report variances.
• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.
• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.
• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.
• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Manage grant accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
• Collaborate with grant leadership teams to align financial planning with grant objectives.
• Additional controller duties as necessary.

Qualifications:

• + years of nonprofit accounting/finance experience
• Advanced degree in Accounting.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures.
• Experience with creating financial statements.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to [Insert Application Email/Link].

Equal Opportunity Employer: BALANCE is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.