Accounting Manager

About the role

The ideal candidate is a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting professional with strong nonprofit experience and deep expertise in NetSuite. They bring a proven ability to manage day-to-day accounting operations, including oversight of AP/AR, monthly close, cash management, and revenue recognition for grants, contributions, and deferred revenue. With a solid understanding of GAAP, they ensure accuracy, compliance, and the integrity of financial data while supporting cash flow and liquidity planning. This individual is highly collaborative and systems-savvy, partnering effectively across Finance, Development, and IT, to support accurate reporting for decision-making. They have a track record of improving processes, leading financial system enhancements and integrations (e.g., NetSuite), and training users. A strong manager and continuous improvement champion, they develop staff, streamline workflows, and contribute to broader Finance Department initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including direct supervision of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor payments, receivables, and performance settlements.
• Manage the monthly general ledger close process, including review of journal entries, reconciliations, fixed assets, and account analyses.
• Oversee accounting for contributions, gifts, and other unearned revenue in compliance with GAAP, partnering with the Development team for accurate coding.
• Maintain accurate records of grants, pledges, receivables, and deferred revenue to ensure proper revenue recognition.
• Coordinate revenue reporting, support cash forecasting, and provide revenue assumptions for liquidity management.
• Coordinate daily cash management activities, including revolving credit line activity and support cash projections.
• Identify opportunities to automate and improve accounting workflows and reporting accuracy.
• Partner with IT and external consultants on integrations (e.g., Salesforce).
• Develop and deliver NetSuite training and provide ongoing user support and documentation.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Development, and program teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Support special projects and continuous improvement initiatives within the Finance Department.
• Manage implementation of tools to more fully use technology tools (e.g., Emburse and Expense management in NetSuite).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with significant experience working in nonprofit organizations.
• Enhanced knowledge of and use of NetSuite nonprofit ERP.
• Experience with system integrations or process automation is a plus.
• Prior experience supervising or coordinating the work of AP/AR functions preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Development, IT, and programmatic teams.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• 401k with match.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and sick time.
• Discounted show tickets.

This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangements to accommodate qualified candidates.