Accounting Manager

About the Role

Are you looking for an opportunity to move beyond traditional accounting and become a trusted advisor to organizations that make a difference? A well established St. Louis firm with a national reputation for serving nonprofit organizations is growing its leadership team and is seeking an Accounting Manager. This hybrid opportunity combines people leadership, client consulting, and hands-on accounting in a collaborative environment where your work has a direct impact. You'll lead a team of seven accounting professionals while partnering with nonprofit clients to improve financial operations, strengthen reporting, and support long-term success. If you enjoy mentoring others, building client relationships, and solving complex accounting challenges, this is an excellent opportunity to grow your career.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Staff and Senior Accountants, helping them grow professionally while ensuring high quality client service.
• Review financial statements, month-end close activities, and reporting packages for accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Serve as the primary accounting advisor for a portfolio of nonprofit clients, providing guidance on financial reporting, accounting best practices, and process improvements.
• Oversee multiple client engagements, ensuring audits, grant compliance, and key deliverables stay on schedule.
• Partner with clients to improve accounting workflows, strengthen internal controls, and resolve complex accounting issues.
• Support new client onboarding by developing efficient accounting processes tailored to each organization's needs.
• Collaborate with internal leadership to improve team performance, mentor new employees, and drive operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting, outsourced accounting, or full cycle accounting experience.
• Previous leadership, supervisory, or mentoring experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with accounting software.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem solving skills.
• CPA and nonprofit accounting experience are a plus, but not required.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Hybrid work schedule offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Join one of the region's most respected firms serving nonprofit organizations nationwide.
• Lead an established accounting team while continuing to develop your own leadership skills.
• Work with a diverse portfolio of clients, giving you exposure to a variety of organizations and accounting challenges.
• Collaborative culture with strong mentorship, professional development, and clear opportunities for advancement.
• Make a meaningful impact by helping nonprofit organizations strengthen their financial operations and achieve their missions.