Accounting Manager

Our client, a mission-driven nonprofit organization, is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, and team management. This hybrid role (2 days/week in the NYC office) is ideal for a hands‑on accounting professional with strong nonprofit and GAAP experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor two Staff Accountants, overseeing AP, AR, payroll, bank reconciliations, and daily accounting operations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and GAAP.
• Review expense reports, journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare and support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Assist with year-end close, audit preparation, and Form 990 reporting.
• Partner with internal teams on budgeting, budget-to-actual reporting, projected spend, grant reporting, and donor fund management.
• Coordinate monthly financial reporting and reconciliations with international offices.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and operational efficiency.
• Support additional finance projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA or Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong nonprofit accounting experience preferred, including fund accounting and U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
• Familiarity with international or multi-currency accounting is a plus.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct, or Net Suite, along with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and leadership abilities.

Compensation: $120,000

Salary is based on a range of factors that include relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications.