Senior Manager, Accounting

FOR DISTRIBUTION

Position: Senior Manager, Accounting

Status: Full Time

Department: Finance & Operations

Location: Hybrid – 2 Days Remote, 3 Days In‑Office (Norwalk, CT)

Founded by Paul Newman, Serious Fun Children’s Network is a global community of 30 independently run camps and programs across five continents. Together, these camps provide transformative experiences – always free of charge – for children with serious illnesses and their families, reaching more than 150,000 individuals annually.

Each camp and program is locally led and tailored to its community, while connected through the global Network for shared learning, support, and standards of excellence.

The Serious Fun Support Center, based in East Norwalk, CT, is a team of 33 staff who provide services that ensure program and operational excellence, create awareness, and support the continued growth of the Network worldwide.

We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion by valuing the experiences and voices of all who carry out our mission.

Under the direction of the Controller, the Senior Manager of Accounting plays a key role in the accounting and finance functions associated with maintaining the general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and month‑end close processing. The position requires a person who is skilled, highly motivated, detail‑oriented, an effective communicator, energetic, and committed to our mission.

The Senior Manager of Accounting will be proactive in improving processes and procedures, manage time efficiently and effectively, have professional communication skills and good judgement, and a desire and ability to take initiative while successfully contributing to a group environment.

The Senior Manager of Accounting also assists the Chief Financial Officer by working closely with junior finance team staff to provide guidance and mentorship when needed.

• Accounting Operations & Financial Close – 30%
• Financial Compliance & Reporting – 20%
• Cross‑Functional Financial Partnership – 20%
• Process Improvement & Operational Excellence – 15%
• Financial Planning & Analysis – 15%

• Lead monthly close activities including journal entries, allocations, reconciliations, roll‑forwards, quarterly fixed asset and depreciation entries, and adjusting entries.
• Prepare and review monthly bank reconciliations and key balance sheet reconciliations (including prepaid, fixed asset, and credit card liability accounts) and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of general ledger activity and supporting documentation.
• Partner with the Chief Financial Officer to maintain efficient and effective accounting operations and financial controls.
• Support ongoing modernization of accounting processes and utilization of financial technology tools.

• Manage preparation and coordination of Form 990 filings and supporting schedules in partnership with external tax advisors.
• Assist with annual audit preparation, including schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Prepare periodic and ad‑hoc financial reports and analyses, including budget‑versus‑actual and grant financial reporting, to support organizational needs.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies, including 1099 and other information‑return filings.
• Support budget development and monitoring processes.

• Partner with the Development team to reconcile and report donor revenue, restricted contributions, and net asset balances, and ensure accuracy across fundraising and accounting systems.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to record, allocate, and reconcile payroll and employee benefit expenses and liabilities.
• Work directly with Directors and senior leaders to provide financial guidance, analysis, and operational support.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting processes and provide mentorship and guidance to Finance team members.
• Foster strong cross‑functional relationships that support organizational effectiveness and financial…