Accounting Manager Nonprofit

Accounting Manager

This is a unique opportunity to join a growing nonprofit and play a key role in financial management that directly supports life-changing programs.

Location: New York, NY

Salary: $100K + discretionary bonus and great benefits

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:00 PM, On-site

We’re seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations across multiple regions for a growing, mission-driven nonprofit. This hands‑on role ensures accurate, transparent financial reporting, strong internal controls, and support for programs making a real impact. You’ll work closely with leadership, auditors, and regional teams to manage day‑to‑day accounting, monthly and quarterly closes, inter‑entity reporting, and audit preparation.

• Manage monthly bookkeeping: deposits, disbursements, credit cards, payroll, and investments
• Reconcile cash, investment accounts, inter‑entity transfers, and fundraising platform data
• Prepare detailed P&L statements and conduct quarterly accrual‑based close
• Invoice regional entities for shared expenses
• Serve as liaison with auditors and coordinate all audit preparation
• Review financial statements, prepare technical memos, and support annual filings

• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail
• Proactive, solutions‑oriented, and takes ownership of financial processes
• Comfortable managing multiple entities and priorities under deadlines
• Strong communicator, able to collaborate with leadership, auditors, and regional partners
• Discreet and professional with confidential financial information
• Adaptable, resourceful, and mission‑driven

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including multi‑entity experience, preferably in nonprofit organizations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
• Hands‑on experience with month‑end/year‑end close and financial statement audits
• Proficiency with Quick Books Online and fundraising platforms (e.g., Raiser’s Edge)
• Advanced Excel skills for reconciliation, analysis, and reporting
• Experience with payroll processing and investment tracking

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. We strictly prohibit and do not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and expression), marital or familial status, age, physical or mental disability, perceived disability, citizenship status, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Applications from members of minority groups and women are encouraged.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $