Benevity is seeking a Manager, Foundation Accounting with the right accounting and financial skills to join our Foundation Accounting and Reconciliation team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Foundation Accounting and Reconciliation, you will play a key role in financial reporting for our Foundation partners by overseeing the day-to-day foundation accounting operation and annual audits. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with various teams both internal and external and make a significant contribution to our company's success.
What you'll do:- Oversee quarterly and annual financial statement preparation in alignment with local GAAP requirements for global Foundation partners
- Ensure team adherence to all financial reporting deadlines across dedicated foundation entities
- Manage general ledger activities, review entries, and refine internal controls for account reconciliations
- Lead budget vs actual analysis and donation trend reporting for multiple entities
- Expand financial reporting to provide timely, meaningful insights for Foundation trustee board meetings
- Serve as the main point of contact for external auditors and coordinate annual audit timing and compliance reporting
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Financial Operations, Financial Systems, Tax, and Operations to optimize ERP workflows and donation cycles
- Lead workflow process improvements and special projects to elevate foundation financial reporting
- Mentor, coach, and empower a high-performing accounting team while guiding annual goals and professional growth
What you'll bring:- 8+ years of experience leading, mentoring, and retaining high-performing accounting teams
- Active CPA designation in good standing with a degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- 10+ years of post-designation experience, including direct work with external auditors and key stakeholders
- Strong working knowledge of ASNPO and US GAAP (international non-profit reporting is an asset)
- Proven track record in financial management reporting, process efficiency, and internal controls
- Growth mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach to problem-solving and continuous learning
- Ability to guide teams through complex, competing priorities while maintaining focus on core business goals
- Leadership approach grounded in Benevity's values: humility, accountability, authenticity, adaptability, passion, innovation, and impact
- Excellent communication, analytical, and advanced Excel skills (Google Workspace experience preferred)
