Accounting Manager

Homeless Solutions

• $95K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or CMA designation preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in non-profit fund accounting.
  • Deep understanding of GAAP, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and HUD reporting requirements.
  • Thorough knowledge of accrual accounting and payroll taxes.
  • Demonstrated accuracy and organizational skills; ability to prioritize and supervise junior finance staff.
  • Proficiency with non-profit accounting software and advanced Excel; experience with automated workflows.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee daily financial operations and ensure compliance across the organization.
  • Lead accounting functions for emergency shelter, transitional housing, and a real estate portfolio of 17 properties.
  • Manage monthly and year-end closings, financial reporting, and accounts payable/receivable.
  • Monitor cash flow, grant and program budgeting, and fund accounting.
  • Supervise a small accounting team, including Medicaid billing for Housing Supports.
  • Partner with program leadership to assess financial performance and maintain internal controls.
  • Support clean audits and ensure accurate reporting to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.

Benefits

  • Company-sponsored medical, dental, and life insurance coverage plans.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with up to a 6% company paid match.
  • Generous PTO including paid personal, vacation, and sick leave.
  • 10 floating holidays annually.
Full Job Description
The Finance Manager oversees the organization's daily financial operations and ensures compliance across a multifaceted New Jersey housing and human services organization. This role leads accounting functions for emergency shelter, transitional housing, Housing Supports, and a real estate portfolio consisting of 17 affordable housing properties. Key responsibilities include monthly and year-end closings, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll allocations, revenue reconciliations, cash-flow monitoring, grant and program budgeting, fund accounting, cost allocations, contract billing, and reimbursement requests.

The Finance Manager oversees individual project accounting and parent-level consolidations, partners with program leadership to monitor financial performance, and maintains strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure the integrity of financial data. This position also supervises a small accounting team, including a Staff Accountant responsible for Medicaid billing for Housing Supports. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with effective team leadership to support clean audits, regulatory compliance, and accurate, timely reporting to senior leadership and the Board of Trustees.

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This position is offered in a salary range from $95k to 105K

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required. CPA or CMA designation is highly preferred.
  • Minimum 4 years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in non-profit fund accounting.
  • Deep understanding of GAAP, Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), and HUD reporting requirements.
  • Thorough knowledge of accrual accounting and payroll taxes.
  • Demonstrate accuracy and organizational skills; Ability to prioritize, delegate to and supervise junior finance staff.
  • Proficiency with non-profit accounting software (e.g. Blackbaud Financial Edge, Euna Budget Questica, ADP Workforce, MRI Affordable Housing or equivalent), advanced Excel and automated workflows.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word and advanced Excel required.

Full time permanent staff of Homeless Solutions are eligible to enroll in company sponsored medical, dental and life insurance coverage plans in accordance with HSI policies. In addition, all staff are eligible immediately upon hiring to participate in a 401k retirement savings plan, including up to a 6% company paid match. Generous PTO plans include paid personal, vacation and sick leave as well as 10 floating holidays annually.

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