Accounting Manager

• Direct the complete month -end close cycle to ensure high -velocity accuracy.
  
• Redesign workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and standardize deliverables.
  
• Ensure all reconciliations and financial schedules meet rigorous precision standards.
  

• Transform audit preparation from a seasonal event into a year -round "ready" state.
  
• Maintain robust internal controls compliant with GAAP and non -profit grant requirements.
  
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, resolving potential issues before they escalate.
  

• Manage complex restricted/unrestricted fund structures and program allocations.
  
• Oversee revenue recognition and donor -specific compliance.
  
• Provide the accurate data foundations required for budgeting and long -term forecasting.
  

• Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting software and reporting tools.
  
• Author and maintain comprehensive process documentation to ensure operational continuity.
  
• Automate manual workflows to increase departmental efficiency.
  

• Foster a culture of radical transparency, escalating risks and delays proactively.
  
• Mentor finance staff, promoting a growth mindset and self -awareness within the team.
  
• Partner with cross -functional departments to align financial deadlines with organizational goals.
  

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA preferred).
  
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience, with a focus on non -profit or grant -heavy accounting.
  
• Knowledge: Expert -level understanding of GAAP and non -profit financial reporting.
  
• Systems: Proven track record of improving or implementing financial software systems.