Accounting Manager (Nonprofit Specialist)
Responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations for a portfolio of nonprofit clients, including financial reporting, budgeting, grants management, and compliance.
- Act as an outsourced Controller for multiple nonprofit organizations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards (FASB ASC 958).
- Maintain internal controls and financial reporting systems for nonprofit client engagements.
- Oversee grant and fund accounting processes, including restricted and unrestricted funds tracking and compliance.
- Collaborate with clients’ executive leadership teams and boards, presenting financial statements and financial analysis as needed.
- Prepare annual budgets and forecasts in partnership with client leadership.
- Ensure compliance with federal and state nonprofit regulations, including IRS Form 990 preparation support and audit readiness.
- Research complex accounting and compliance issues and provide practical, strategic solutions for nonprofit clients.
- Participate in firm’s practice development efforts through networking, nonprofit community involvement, and referral relationships.
- Manage and mentor a team of accounting professionals, providing guidance, training, and performance management.
Qualifications:
- 5+ years of nonprofit accounting and financial management experience
- Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in Accounting required.
- Extensive knowledge of nonprofit accounting standards, grant management, and financial reporting regulations.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and FASB ASC 958 reporting requirements for nonprofit organizations.
- Experience preparing financial statements, budgets, and grant compliance reports.
- Proficiency in QuickBooks Desktop and Online; experience with other nonprofit financial software a plus.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple clients and projects simultaneously.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word.
- Leadership and mentoring experience, with a collaborative management style.
Spartan Placements is an equal opportunity employer. All terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment, placement, title, promotion, compensation, benefits, transfers, training, education, research, administration and programming, will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin or ancestry, handicap, or status as a disabled veteran.
