Finance & Accounting Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee daily accounting and financial operations.

• Direct the monthly and annual closing processes, which include journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and allocations.

• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger and accurate classification of transactions in accordance with GAAP, organizational policies, and funding stipulations.

• Prepare monthly financial statements, cash flow analyses, and management reports.

• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, vendor payments, billings, collections, and reconciliations.

• Prepare and review bank reconciliations and balance-sheet-account reconciliations.

• Manage payroll accounting and the recording and allocation of personnel costs.

• Assist in monitoring cash flow and treasury functions.

• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and additional financial reviews.

• Collaborate with external auditors to fulfill audit requirements.

• Manage tax and regulatory filings, including Forms 1099 and 1096.

• Keep financial records and supporting documentation organized.

• Assist in the preparation of annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow projections, and long-term financial strategies.

• Analyze budget versus actual results, trends, and variances.

• Aid in scenario planning and financial analysis for resource allocation and decision-making.

• Supervise financial management of grants and contracts, including both restricted and unrestricted funding.

• Review grant and contract expenditures for compliance, allocation, allowability, and budget availability.

• Oversee personnel and shared-cost allocations.

• Monitor budgets and spending for grants and contracts and communicate financial risks.

• Work in partnership with Business Development and Program teams on proposals, budgets, amendments, and financial reporting.

• Provide guidance and training on financial requirements and allocation processes for grants and contracts.

• Cultivate cross-functional relationships and advise staff on accounting, budgeting, grant management, and financial processes.

• Convert complex financial information into actionable insights.

• Enhance and maintain accounting systems, workflows, policies, procedures, and internal controls.

• Aid in the implementation, integration, and optimization of financial systems.

• Identify opportunities for automation and enhancements in data quality.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related discipline is required.

• At least eight (8) years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management.

• Comprehensive knowledge of U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.

• Experience with restricted funding, accounting for grants and contracts, functional expense reporting, and cost allocations.

• Proven experience in leading month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Proficiency in preparing accurate financial statements and management reports.

• Experience in supporting annual financial statement audits and preparing audit schedules and supporting documents.

• Familiarity with financial management of grants and contracts, including budgeting, expenditure tracking, cost allocations, personnel time allocation, and funder reporting requirements.

• Strong grasp of internal controls with a background in enhancing accounting processes, policies, systems, and workflows.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.

• Experience working with cloud-based accounting and financial systems.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving capabilities.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Collaborative and service-oriented mindset.

• Exceptional organizational and time-management abilities.

• Capability to work effectively in a remote setting.

• Availability to work during Eastern Time Zone business hours.

• CPA or advanced degree is preferred.

• Experience with platforms such as Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, Ramp, Paylocity, Martus, or similar is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Disability insurance.

• Retirement plans.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Long-term care coverage.

• Generous leave programs.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Resources that promote work-life balance and financial security.

• Remote work arrangement.