Job Description:Job Title:Accounting Manager, Project Accounting
Reports To: Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $120,000 - $135,000 Annually (DOE)
Benefits:- 16 paid BACR Holidays, generous paid time off benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, mental health/wellness benefit, hospital indemnity, life insurance, flexible spending account (transit, medical, dependent), 403b program, pet insurance, WellHub
- Professional Development opportunities
Required QualificationsEducation & Experience- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- Minimum 6-8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.
- Minimum 2-3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Strong experience with grant and fund accounting, including multi-source funding allocations.
- Experience with enterprise accounting systems; experience with Workday Financial Management preferred.
- Experience supporting grant audits, financial audits, or compliance reviews.
Skills & Competencies- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Strong understanding of grant compliance and funding requirements.
- Excellent analytical and financial problem-solving skills.
- Ability to interpret complex funding agreements and translate them into financial processes.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with program leadership.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple grants and reporting deadlines simultaneously.
- High integrity and commitment to financial stewardship.
Preferred Qualifications- CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
- Experience working with federal or state grant funding and Uniform Guidance compliance.
- Experience managing complex grant portfolios and multi-funded projects.
- Experience supporting Single Audit processes.
Key ResponsibilitiesGrant & Project Financial Management- Oversee financial management for the organization's portfolio of grants, contracts, and program funding.
- Ensure all project-related financial transactions are properly recorded and aligned with approved budgets and funding restrictions.
- Review and approve funder billings and financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements.
- Monitor project expenditures and ensure costs are allowable, allocable, and properly documented.
- Oversee allocation methodologies for multi-funded projects and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
- Ensure proper classification and tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds.
Financial Reporting & Program Support- Partner with Program Managers and leadership to provide financial guidance and oversight for grant-funded programs.
- Review and analyze project financial performance, including budget-to-actual analysis and forecasting.
- Develop financial reports for internal stakeholders and external funders.
- Provide guidance to program teams on financial policies, grant compliance, and reporting timelines.
- Support program leadership in interpreting funding requirements and financial performance.
Compliance, Audit & Internal Controls- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private funder requirements, including Uniform Guidance when applicable.
- Support preparation for annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, and grant audits.
- Review audit schedules and documentation related to grants and project funding.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to grant and project accounting.
- Strengthen internal controls related to project spending, billing, and reporting.
Team Leadership & Process Improvement- Supervise and mentor the Senior Project Accountants and Project Accountants.
- Provide guidance, training, and performance management to support team development.
- Identify opportunities to improve grant accounting processes and financial reporting workflows.
- Collaborate with the general ledger team to ensure accurate integration between project accounting and financial reporting.
- Support the optimization of financial systems and reporting tools, including Workday Financial Management.
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Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.
