[Hiring] Accounting Manager @Nations Finest

Role Description

The Accounting Manager is a senior-level, hands-on role responsible for both execution and oversight of accounting operations. This position ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial information across all entities, with a strong focus on general ledger integrity, grant accounting, and financial reporting.

• Maintain and oversee the general ledger and ensure accuracy of all financial data
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes including reconciliations and reporting
• Review postings from AP, AR, payroll, and external systems
• Prepare and submit grant billing and reimbursement requests
• Assist with monthly financial statements, analysis, and budgets
• Ensure timely and accurate financial data to support real-time decision-making in a deadline-driven environment
• Support grant reporting and ensure compliance with funding requirements
• Review cost allocation methodologies across programs
• Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
• Own and validate cost allocation methodologies across programs and funding sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
• Develop custom financial reports, including drill-down and multi-segment reporting to support program and leadership needs
• Lead audit preparation and support external auditors
• Prepare schedules for tax filings
• Identify and implement process improvements and internal controls
• Mentor and support accounting staff
• Manage accruals including payroll, PTO, and benefits, along with depreciation, prepaids, and other balance sheet accounts
• Assist with collections and cash application
• Participate in cross-functional projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
• CPA or professional certification preferred
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Minimum 2 years of nonprofit fund accounting experience
• Experience with multi-site or multi-entity organizations preferred
• Experience with Federal and State funding and reporting strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of general ledger and financial reporting
• Experience with grant accounting and reimbursement-based funding
• Advanced Excel skills and accounting software experience (Sage Intacct preferred)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods throughout the workday
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate a computer, phone, and other standard office equipment
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 15 pounds occasionally
• Ability to move around the office, bend, stoop, and reach for filing or using office equipment (printers, copiers)
• Ability to communicate clearly with colleagues and clients, both in person and via phone/video
• Visual and auditory acuity sufficient

Work Environment

Work is performed primarily in a professional remote office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level and standard lighting and temperature conditions. This position involves extended periods of computer-based work, including use of accounting software, spreadsheets, virtual meeting platforms, email, and other business systems.

The position requires regular collaboration with internal departments including Finance, Leadership, Human Resources, Program Operations, and affiliated entities, as well as occasional communication with external auditors, grant monitors, vendors, and financial partners.

This role requires the ability to work independently in a remote setting while maintaining productivity, responsiveness, and effective communication with team members across multiple locations. Occasional travel to office locations or meetings may be required based on business needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Excellent comprehensive benefits for regular full-time employees
• Retirement benefits for all Nation’s Finest employees