Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager

The Senior Accounting Manager position reports to the CEO and oversees the financial activities of the organization. This includes oversight of the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting processes, compliance activities, and fiscal management across multiple programs and locations. This position ensures accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and compliance with applicable accounting standards, funding requirements, and organizational policies. The Senior Accounting Manager leads a team of three and provides management and development of the team.

The ideal candidate will have strong accounting expertise, experience managing complex financial processes, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to improve systems and processes that promote accuracy, accountability, and efficiency.

Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

• Oversee accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, general ledger activities, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review accurate financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial adjustments.
• Maintain accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Oversee fixed asset accounting, depreciation schedules, and asset tracking.
• Ensure financial data accuracy and consistency across multiple programs and locations.
• Identify and implement improvements to increase accounting efficiency and reporting capabilities.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Coordinate the annual budgeting process in collaboration with executive leadership, department leaders, and program managers.
• Monitor budget performance and prepare monthly budget-to-actual reports.
• Assist leadership with revenue forecasting, expense projections, and cash flow planning.
• Analyze financial trends and provide recommendations to support organizational goals.
• Develop financial reports and dashboards to support operational decision-making.
• Monitor financial performance by program, department, and location.
• Cash Management & Financial Administration.
• Monitor organizational cash flow and assist with financial forecasting activities.
• Oversee receivables, payables, and funding cycles to support effective cash management.
• Coordinate banking activities, account reconciliations, and financial procedures.
• Assist with financial planning related to capital purchases and major expenditures.
• Monitor expenditures to ensure alignment with approved budgets, contracts, and funding requirements.

Audit, Compliance & Regulatory Reporting

• Coordinate annual financial audits with the CPA firm.
• Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with implementation of audit recommendations and corrective actions.
• Support preparation of IRS Form 990 and other required financial filings.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, contracts, and applicable regulations.
• Maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal control processes.
• Safeguard organizational assets through effective financial oversight and controls.

Grant & Contract Accounting

• Monitor financial activity related to grants, contracts, and restricted funding sources.
• Ensure revenues and expenditures are accurately recorded and allocated according to funding requirements.
• Support grant budget development, financial reporting, and contract compliance monitoring.
• Partner with program managers to provide financial information needed for effective grant management.
• Monitor allowable costs and funding utilization across programs and locations.

Financial Systems & Process Improvement

• Maintain and optimize accounting software and financial reporting systems.
• Develop consistent accounting processes across organizational locations.
• Improve workflows, reporting processes, and documentation practices.
• Support implementation of financial technology improvements and system enhancements.
• Promote consistent financial practices and internal controls…