Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Lead all day‑to‑day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month‑end/year‑end close.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP for nonprofit organizations.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Serve as primary contact for annual audits; coordinate schedules, documentation, and auditor requests.
• Oversee all aspects of grant accounting, including tracking restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Ensure proper allocation of expenses in accordance with grant agreements, donor restrictions, and funding requirements.
• Prepare grant‑related financial reports for funders, government agencies, and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor grant budgets, spending timelines, and compliance with federal, state, and private grant requirements (including Uniform Guidance, if applicable).
• Partner with program leaders to provide financial guidance related to grant funding and reporting.
• Lead the development, monitoring, and management of the organization’s annual operating budget.
• Work collaboratively with department heads to build realistic budgets and forecasts aligned with organizational goals.
• Perform variance analysis and provide clear explanations and recommendations to leadership.
• Support long‑term financial planning and scenario analysis.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, promoting best practices and professional development.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic initiatives.
• Present financial data and analysis to leadership and, as needed, the Board of Directors or Finance Committee.
• Support continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
• Minimum 5–10+ years of accounting experience, with significant experience in a nonprofit organization.
• Proven experience with grant accounting, including restricted funds and compliance reporting.
• Demonstrated experience managing and monitoring an operating budget.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP for nonprofits.
• Experience coordinating audits and working with external auditors.
• Proficiency with nonprofit accounting systems and Excel.
• Experience with government grants and Uniform Guidance.
• Prior experience supporting Board or Finance Committee reporting.
• Familiarity with fund accounting software and nonprofit ERP systems.

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