Accounting Manager

Opportunity International•Chicago, IL

25d•$125,000 - $155,000

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
CPA required.
Public accounting experience required; Big 4 or national firm 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.
Written and verbal fluency in English required.

Nice To Haves

Prior nonprofit accounting experience, including fund accounting and grant compliance, preferred.
People management experience preferred.
Fluency in French or Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.