🌟 We're Hiring: Accounting ManagerLocation: Providence, RI
Reports To: Chief of Finance
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts)
Are you a seasoned accounting professional who thrives on both financial excellence and people leadership? Do you enjoy building strong teams, improving processes, and ensuring financial integrity in a mission-driven organization? If so, we'd love to meet you.
We're seeking an experienced
Accounting Manager to lead our accounting operations, mentor a talented team of Staff Accountants, and help ensure the financial health and compliance of our organization. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical accounting expertise with meaningful leadership while supporting programs that make a real difference in the community.
🧩 What You'll Do:Lead & Develop a High-Performing Team- Supervise, coach, and mentor Staff Accountants
- Provide ongoing feedback, performance management, and professional development opportunities
- Create onboarding and cross-training programs that strengthen team capabilities
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Oversee Core Accounting Functions- Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
- Review balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
- Ensure accurate cost allocations and adherence to accounting procedures
- Oversee revenue and expense recording in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
- Prepare financial statements and management reports
Ensure Compliance & Financial Integrity- Strengthen internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Monitor compliance with grants, contracts, donor restrictions, and regulatory requirements
- Coordinate annual audits and support external reviews
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and operational efficiencies
Partner Across the Organization- Collaborate with program, HR, and operational teams on financial reporting and coding
- Provide financial guidance and training to non-finance staff
- Serve as a trusted resource for financial problem-solving and decision support
🧠What You Bring:Required Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 10+ years of accounting experience
- 5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Experience working in nonprofit, governmental, or grant-funded environments
- Proven ability to develop, motivate, and lead accounting professionals
Preferred Qualifications- CPA or CMA designation
- Experience with federal grants and Uniform Guidance
- Experience using nonprofit accounting software such as NetSuite, MIP, Financial Edge, Sage, or Intacct
Work EnvironmentOn-site presence will be required.This is a hybrid position requiring both remote and onsite work. Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods, including audits, budgeting cycles, year-end close, and program reviews, is expected.
Children's Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:
- Medical Dental and Vision coverage
- Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
- Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
- Flex Spending Accounts
- 12 Holidays
- Competitive Vacation Benefits
- Training and Professional Development
- Education Assistance
- Student Loan Repayment Assistance
