Opportunity International

Accounting Manager

Opportunity International$125K — $155K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
  • CPA certification required.
  • Public accounting experience, preferably from Big 4 or a national firm.
  • Nonprofit accounting experience preferred, including fund accounting and grant compliance.
  • People management experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, particularly ASC 958.
  • Experience with audits, internal controls, and technical accounting.
  • Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems.
  • Experience with international subsidiaries or multinational operations.
  • Commitment to advancing the mission and values of Opportunity International.

Responsibilities

  • Complete month-end and year-end financial close processes for U.S. and international operations.
  • Establish and maintain global accounting policies in compliance with U.S. GAAP and donor requirements.
  • Consolidate financial results across international and domestic subsidiaries, including foreign currency translation.
  • Support accounting for restricted funds, grants, and donor-imposed conditions.
  • Provide technical guidance on nonprofit and international accounting practices.
  • Prepare, approve journal entries, and conduct account reconciliations with the Senior Accountant's assistance.
  • Design, document, and monitor internal controls over financial reporting alongside the Controller.
  • Drive process standardization across international operations.
  • Partner on ERP optimization, automation, and reporting enhancements.
  • Coordinate with in-country auditors for international entities and support financial audits.

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities within a mission-driven organization.
  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on international operations.
  • Opportunities to engage in special projects like country expansion or system implementations.
Full Job Description
The Accounting Manager is responsible for supporting the Controller in overseeing global accounting operations across the U.S. headquarters and international subsidiaries. This role manages, reviews, and performs day-to-day accounting activities; ensures strong internal controls; supports audits and regulatory reporting; and drives efficiency and consistency in accounting practices across geographies.

The role will directly manage one Senior Accountant and serve as a key thought partner to the Controller and CFO on technical accounting, process improvement, and global compliance. The role requires strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, leadership experience, and comfort working across international entities, time zones, and cultures.

Compensation range: $125,000 - $155,000 Annually

RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Complete month-end and year-end close processes for U.S. and international operations, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to U.S. GAAP.
  • Provide assistance in establishing and maintaining global accounting policies in compliance with U.S. GAAP, donor requirements, and organizational standards.
  • Consolidate financial results from international and domestic subsidiaries, including foreign currency translation and intercompany eliminations.
  • Support accurate accounting for restricted funds, grants, and donor-imposed conditions across entities.
  • Provide technical guidance on nonprofit, fund, and international accounting topics.
  • Prepare and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial schedules with help from the Senior Accountant.
  • Along with the Controller, own the design, documentation, and monitoring of internal controls over financial reporting, including the implementation of a program of control testing.
  • Drive standardization of processes across international operations.
  • Partner on ERP optimization, automation, and reporting enhancements.
  • Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and approval workflows across locations.
  • Support the US financial audit.
  • Coordinate with in-country auditors related to international entities.
  • Support Form 990 preparation, grant audits, and funder reporting requirements.
  • Support budgeting and financial analysis related to global operations.
  • Participate in special projects, such as new-country expansion or system implementations.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Directly manage, coach, and develop one Senior Accountant, including performance management and professional development.
  • Work closely with the Regional Director of Accounting in Africa and the Colombian CFO to ensure timely and accurate reporting from subsidiaries.
  • Review work for accuracy and completeness while establishing clear expectations and accountability.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
  • CPA required.
  • Public accounting experience required; Big 4 or national firm preferred.
  • Prior nonprofit accounting experience, including fund accounting and grant compliance, preferred.
  • People management experience preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including ASC 958.
  • Experience with audits, internal controls, and technical accounting.
  • Advanced Excel skills and ERP experience.
  • International subsidiary or multinational experience.
  • An understanding of and a commitment to advancing the mission and values of Opportunity International.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
  • Written and verbal fluency in English required, fluency in French or Spanish desirable.

}

About Opportunity International

Opportunity International is a global microfinance organization that provides financial services to people living in poverty. The organization was founded in 1971 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. Opportunity International operates in more than 20 countries around the world, providing loans, savings accounts, insurance, and other financial products to help people start and grow businesses, build assets, and improve their lives. The organization also provides training and support to help clients develop the skills and knowledge they need to succeed. Opportunity International is committed to creating sustainable solutions to poverty, and to empowering people to build better futures for themselves and their families.
Learn more about Opportunity International
Size
1,000 employees
Industry

Similar Jobs

More Legal & Accounting Jobs

Find similar Accounting Manager jobs: