Accounting Manager

The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the accounting team and overseeing daily financial operations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the organization. This role supports the Chief Financial Officer by maintaining financial systems, ensuring GAAP and regulatory compliance, coordinating budget inputs, and managing key accounting functions including audit support, payroll review, and financial reporting.

• Manage and supervise the accounting team, including workflow oversight, training, and performance feedback
• Coordinate daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, payroll, and commissions/funds/grant accounting
• Foster a collaborative team environment aligned with the organization's Mission, Vision, and Core Values

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and overall financial system structure
• Ensure accurate account reconciliations and oversee completion of monthly close processes
• Coordinate and lead monthly "Blackbook" meetings and review account reconciliations

• Coordinate the input and maintenance of budget data within financial systems
• Assist leadership and department managers with budget tracking and reporting

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal and state regulations, and organizational policies
• Maintain and improve financial policies, procedures, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
• Support development and monitoring of internal controls

• Support the preparation of annual audited financial statements
• Coordinate and assist with the annual audit process and Form 990 reporting
• Ensure appropriate documentation and audit readiness throughout the year

• Review and approve accounts payable disbursements and bi-weekly payroll
• Support payroll processing and OPERS reporting requirements
• Manage relationships with banking partners, including merchant services

• Oversee foundation accounting, including tracking and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds
• Ensure proper cost allocation and fund accounting practices where applicable

• Provide financial reporting and analysis to the Chief Financial Officer and leadership team
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards, regulations, and best practices

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience supervising accounting staff required

• Experience in nonprofit and/or fund accounting environments
• Strong understanding of financial systems and structure management
• Experience supporting audits and regulatory filings (including Form 990)
• Knowledge of payroll processes and public retirement systems (e.g., OPERS)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and accounting/ERP systems

• Strong working knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and compliance requirements
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with accuracy
• Effective communication skills for working with staff and leadership
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and reconciliation skills
• Proactive approach to process improvement and issue resolution
  
  Sound judgment in financial review, approvals, and operational decisions

Ohio History Connection will recruit, hire and maintain a diverse workforce allowing for the inclusion of every employee's unique value, contribution and potential. OHC is committed not only to the principle of equal employment opportunity but also to the letter and spirit of the law. OHC, as an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate in its employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy and/or related conditions, national origin, ethnicity, age, veteran status,…