[Hiring] Accounting Manager @Pace Center for Girls

Role Description

At Pace, we transform girls’ lives through academic, counseling, and supportive services delivered through a gender-responsive, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach. Our team members create safe spaces where girls can learn, heal, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The Accounting Manager oversees Pace’s day-to-day accounting operations and supports the financial stewardship of an organization with an annual budget of approximately $50 million. Reporting to the Controller, this role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, grant and donor requirements, and applicable regulations. The Accounting Manager leads the accounting team and partners across the organization to strengthen financial processes and provide timely information that supports sound decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA designation preferred.
• Five to seven years of progressive accounting experience, including at least two to three years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, audit preparation, and internal controls.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, grants management, restricted funds, and nonprofit financial reporting strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Multiview, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Strong financial analysis, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Requirements

• Expected to complete and participate in all required trainings and drills.
• Required to align with the Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles, maintain ethical standards, and comply with all policies and procedures of Pace Center for Girls.
• This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures.

Benefits

• Growth and Development - Competitive salaries, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and subject-specific instructional coaching to support growth and success.
• Work Life Balance – Full-time team members accrue 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 2 personal days annually, with additional PTO earned based on length of service. Team members also receive 14 paid national holidays and an additional 5 days off during Wellness Week.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Full-time team members are eligible for a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, critical illness, accident coverage, legal and identity theft protection, and a 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Mental Health and Well-Being - All team members have access to wellness resources, offering wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more to support their overall well-being.