Accounting Manager

We are seeking an experienced Accounting Manager for a direct hire or temp-to-hire opportunity in downtown Santa Barbara, CA. This role supports a well-established nonprofit organization serving the local community and offers the chance to lead meaningful accounting operations in a stable, mission-driven environment. The Accounting Manager will report directly to the CFO and oversee day-to-day accounting, fiscal operations, reporting, audit preparation, and team leadership.

This is an excellent opportunity for a collaborative accounting professional who enjoys mentoring others, improving financial processes, and contributing to strong organizational decision-making. Candidates can expect a professional and supportive work environment with tenured team members, engaged leadership, comprehensive benefits, and a modern downtown office near State Street, restaurants, shopping, and the waterfront. The organization offers stability, community impact, and hybrid flexibility after onboarding.

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, payroll, purchasing, cash management, cost accounting, and fiscal reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including general ledger management, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Develop and improve systems for financial data collection, analysis, verification, reporting, and internal controls.
• Prepare technical financial reports and provide accurate analysis to support leadership decision-making.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure planning, and internal and external audit activities.
• Supervise, mentor, and support a tenured team of accounting and fiscal professionals.

• Salary: $80,000 to $ annually.
• Employment type:
  
  Direct hire or temp-to-hire.
• Location:
  
  Santa Barbara, CA.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement plan with up to 5% employer match.
• Generous paid time off, sick leave, personal leave, and 11 paid holidays.
• Employer-paid monthly parking.
• Modern downtown office with panoramic city views and rooftop break area.
• Convenient location near State Street, restaurants, shopping, and the waterfront.
• Hybrid flexibility available after onboarding, typically up to one remote day per week.

• Manage accounting operations across payroll, accounts payable, purchasing, cash management, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, financial statement preparation, and audit readiness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and capital expenditure planning.
• Supervise and mentor accounting and fiscal team members while promoting accuracy, accountability, and collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of accounting or finance experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory or leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, budgeting, general ledger management, reconciliations, and audit preparation.
• Ability to prepare accurate technical financial reports and analyze financial data.
• Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to support and develop a tenured accounting team.
• Valid California Driver’s License required.

• CPA designation.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financials.
• Nonprofit accounting experience.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits in a complex accounting environment.

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