Non-Profit Accounting Manager

Position Overview

A mission-focused organization with a complex multi-entity structure is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead core accounting operations and support financial reporting, process improvement, and team oversight. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys balancing hands‑on accounting responsibilities with operational leadership in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

• Manage daily accounting activities including accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash transactions, and expense management
• Review invoices, reimbursements, payment activity, and funding disbursements
• Supervise and mentor accounting support staff while ensuring accountability and workflow efficiency
• Maintain compliance with established accounting procedures and internal controls
• Partner with finance leadership to improve operational effectiveness across multiple business entities

• Lead monthly and year‑end close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, journal entries, and balance sheet analysis
• Prepare financial reporting packages and assist with consolidated reporting and intercompany activity
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and depreciation records
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies while continuously improving accounting accuracy and timeliness

• Support accounting activities tied to grants, loans, and mission‑driven investment initiatives
• Track and reconcile funding activity and related financial documentation
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting and operational alignment
• Assist with investment‑related administrative and accounting processes

• Prepare supporting schedules and documentation for external audits
• Assist with tax‑related reporting processes in partnership with outside providers
• Support ongoing compliance efforts, accounting policies, and documentation standards

• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and strengthen accounting operations
• Serve as a key user for ERP and financial systems
• Help improve reporting capabilities, controls, and scalability within the finance function

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and operational accounting practices
• Experience managing close processes, reconciliations, AP/AR, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivots and lookups
• Experience working within ERP/accounting systems
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration abilities

• Experience in nonprofit, foundation, or multi‑entity environments
• Exposure to investment accounting or grant‑related accounting activity
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience
• Public accounting background is a plus, combined with hands on full cycle accounting experience
• Audit support experience preferred
• Familiarity with systems such as Net Suite, Salesforce, and expense management platforms is beneficial

• $110,000 – $140,000 annually

• Denver, CO (100% in office during training period 1-6 months, and after that, hybrid)