Accounting Manager

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Job Title:

Accounting Manager

Salary Type:
Exempt

Reports to:

Controller

Effective:
As soon as possible

The Accounting Manager is responsible for accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with policies and regulations, and supporting both staff and volunteers in sound financial practices.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial accuracy.
• Supervise accounting staff.
• Partner with Chapter Finance Director to develop training and support resources related to accounting procedures and financial tools for chapter leaders and advisors.
• Ensure timely month-end and year-end closings and assist with annual audits and tax filings.
• Assist accountants with chapter bank reconciliation when necessary.
• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting functions including accounts payable, receivables and general ledger maintenance.
• Maintain compliance with applicable nonprofit accounting standards.
• Assist with the annual audit and respond to internal and external requests.
• Serve as a financial resource for chapter treasurers and chapter house corporations.
• Assist chapters in implementing financial controls, budgeting, and record‑keeping best practices.
• Monitor chapter financial performance and provide regular status reports to leadership.
• Coordinate with the volunteer leadership and Headquarters staff to ensure financial consistency and transparency.
• Collaborate across staff departments and teams, providing insights and driving solutions. Prepare and report on Chapter Health Indicators.
• Manage and optimize accounting systems, member billing platforms, and banking integrations.
• Lead the development of the chapter operating budgets in collaboration with senior staff.
• Track actual performance against budget and provide variance analyses.
• Assist chapters with user access to financial technology platforms.
• Assist with the decisioning of positive pay exceptions.
• Promote accountability, integrity, and strong stewardship of member and donor funds.

• Offer premier customer service.
• Commit to collaborative relationships with volunteers.
• Care for each other.
• Build affinity and PiPhi pride with every action and interaction.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field of study with a minimum of 4–6 years’ experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting.
• CPA or equivalent experience required.
• Experience in the nonprofit sector beneficial.
  
  Broad Fraternity knowledge and membership in Pi Beta Phi preferred.

• Directly supervise the accountants.
• Some travel required.

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At Pi Beta Phi Headquarters, we value and respect our employees and their contributions. Our total compensation approach includes base salary, benefits and a 401(k)-matching program. Each position is externally benchmarked, and the salary ranges are evaluated annually. The salary range for positions is based on local and fraternal market data and allows for various experience levels. The actual pay is based on skills, experience, education and other relevant factors.

Midpoint for salaries in this grade level is $57K.