[Hiring] Accounting Manager @Tides Network

Role Description

Tides Center provides fiscal sponsorship to more than 130 mission-aligned projects and organizations. In addition to leveraging our nonprofit status to support the work of these partners, our services include operational guidance, financial accounting, and human resources management. Tides is seeking an Accounting Manager to play a key role in the supervision and operations of our Fiscally Sponsored Projects Accounting team. Working in a matrixed environment, the Accounting Manager will partner with functional leaders in Tides Center and People to foster a collaborative approach to service delivery while managing a team of Senior Accountant and Accountants.

The Accounting Manager will be responsible for uplifting and embodying Tides JEDI beliefs and core values of future focus, accountability, transparency, respect, and collaboration in all areas of work, engagement with team members, and Tides partners.

What you will Do

• Staff Management and Team Leadership (50%)
  • Develop and lead direct reports and engage in performance enablement processes of direct reports.
  • Collaborate with functional team leaders to foster an environment of mutual accountability and shared goals.
  • Develop annual team goals, objectives, and key performance indicators, in alignment with the organizational strategic plan and Tides Center operating plan.
  • Ensure consistent and high-quality customer service from fiscally sponsored projects Accountants/Sr. Accountants.
  • Ensure daily financial and accounting functions are in accordance with GAAP and all applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Manage audit processes and ensure documentation for federal and state tax return preparation.
  • Review and monitor grant agreements for accurate revenue recognition.
  • Collaborate with the Vice President, Finance to calculate and submit negotiated indirect cost rate agreement proposals.
  • Implement, improve, and document accounting procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
  • Maintain financial reporting integrity in the NetSuite Financial system.
  • Hold direct reports accountable for providing excellent customer service.
  • Engage in and resolve partner escalations in alignment with established protocol.
  • Review monthly, quarterly, and annual project balance sheet and project review reconciliations.
  • Coach and develop Sr. Accountants assigned to service delivery teams.
  • Review and approve complex financial statements and related reports.
• Management of Fiscally Sponsored Projects Caseload (50%)
  • Approve all cash disbursements for project caseload and monitor project cash flow.
  • Summarize and forecast project revenues, expenses, and cash flows.
  • Review prepared financial transactions to record revenue and administrative fees.
  • Manage annual audit requirements and support gathering for 990 filings.
  • Engage in and lead projects as needed and at the direction of senior leaders.
  • Review all annual funder reporting requests before distribution.
  • Organize, coordinate, and supervise all annual project audits.

What you will Bring

• Experiential knowledge of FAR, CFR and relevant OMB circulars as well as GAAP/FASB standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to meeting the needs of internal and external clients.
• Ability to effectively work with a diverse team, with attention to collaboration.
• Ability to hold confidential information with excellent judgment.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain high-level and consistent work ethic.
• Self-motivated and organized with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in enterprise-wide accounting systems such as NetSuite.
• Proven track record of maintaining effective internal controls.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to organize and support workflow processes.

Ideal Experience

• 6 years of progressive or direct experience and relevant bachelor’s degree or 8 years of relevant experience.
• 2 years of experience must be in supervisory, project, or technical leadership capacity.
• Non-profit accounting and government grant management experience, required.
• CPA, strongly preferred.
• Fiscally Sponsored Project accounting experience, preferred.
• Proficiency in NetSuite or similar enterprise-wide accounting system(s).

Application Instructions

Please submit your resume and a cover letter expressing why you are well-qualified for this role and your motivation for joining the team at Tides. For best consideration, apply by Monday, November 30 at 11:59pm ET.

Equal Employment Opportunity

We look forward to reviewing applications from all qualified job seekers. We strongly encourage applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ communities. No applicant will be discriminated against because of their race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions.

Applicants with Disabilities

Reasonable accommodation will be made so that all who are interested may participate in our interview process. If you are in need of an accommodation, please advise in writing at the time you apply.