Accounting Manager

Accounting & Finance Manager
Sector:
Government / Education

Reports To:

Director of Finance / CFO / Business Services Administrator
Supervises:
Accounting staff, payroll, accounts payable/receivable (varies by organization)

The Accounting & Finance Manager is responsible for managing the daily financial operations of a public-sector or educational organization, ensuring compliance with government regulations, accounting standards, and funding requirements. This role oversees budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and internal controls while supporting transparent, accountable, and mission-driven financial practices.

Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and month- and year-end close

Ensure compliance with GASB, GAAP, and applicable federal, state, and local financial regulations

Maintain internal controls and financial policies to ensure fiscal integrity and audit readiness

Prepare, monitor, and manage annual operating and capital budgets

Perform budget-to-actual analysis and provide variance explanations

Support long-range financial planning, enrollment projections, and funding scenarios

Partner with department leaders to ensure responsible budget management

Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports

Coordinate external audits and respond to audit findings

Ensure compliance with restricted funds, grants, categorical funding, and bond proceeds

Prepare regulatory reports required by oversight agencies (state, federal, or accrediting bodies)

Oversee accounting for grants and special revenue funds

Monitor allowable expenditures and compliance with grant terms

Support grant reporting, reimbursement requests, and closeouts

Oversee payroll processes, benefits accounting, and labor cost allocations

Manage accounts payable and receivable functions

Ensure timely payments, billing, and collections in accordance with public-sector rules

Supervise, mentor, and evaluate accounting staff

Collaborate with HR, procurement, academic departments, and executive leadership

Provide financial guidance and training to non-financial managers

Support board, council, or governing body presentations as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Experience in governmental, public-sector, nonprofit, or educational finance
• Strong knowledge of fund accounting, budget management, and financial reporting
• Advanced proficiency with financial systems and Excel

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.