Accounting Manager

IMPACT NW GROUP • Portland, OR

5d • $95,000 - $110,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is a member of Impact NW’s Fiscal Department and reports to the CFO/Deputy Director. The role works closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and CFO to deliver accurate, timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting. It oversees and supports the Accounting team, reviews accounting transactions, improves processes, and ensures compliance with fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls. The position calls for strong knowledge of single audits, Uniform Guidance, and GAAP, plus hands-on leadership across accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting. The manager may perform team members’ day-to-day work as needed, mentor staff, and promote accountability and professional growth.

The Accounting Manager supports daily fiscal and accounting operations, including general ledger and fixed-asset accounting, banking transactions and reconciliations, cash monitoring, month-end procedures, and financial statement reporting. The position supervises accounting staff, oversees financial reporting and reconciliations, supports budgeting and audits, manages accounts payable and receivable workflows, and coordinates funder fiscal monitoring. The role also helps maintain compliance with the organization’s 401(k) plan requirements and ensures cash is available for check runs and payroll.

This is a full-time, exempt management position based in the Portland metro area with a hybrid work arrangement. The stated salary range is $95,000–$110,000 per year, depending on experience. Impact NW is a nonprofit focused on preventing homelessness and advancing housing as a human right. The organization seeks a candidate committed to its mission and to serving the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Five to seven years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Recent expertise with Blackbaud Financial Edge and Concur, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn and administer comparable accounting and expense-management systems.
• Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Experience managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience in a nonprofit organization.
• Experience with federal, state, county, and city grant accounting and reporting.
• Knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting and restricted-funding requirements.
• Experience preparing for and supporting annual audits, including Single Audits and compliance with Uniform Guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Experience implementing and improving accounting processes, internal controls, and financial procedures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project-management skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and SharePoint.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to take a hands-on approach and perform day-to-day accounting functions when needed.
• Personal transportation and a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with accounting-system conversions, software implementations, or process-redesign projects.
• Experience managing complex, multi-department accounting operations.
• Ability to identify financial-system inefficiencies and develop practical solutions that improve workflow, reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial planning.
• Experience optimizing accounting and financial-management systems to improve efficiency, reporting, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day operations of the agency’s fiscal and accounting processes, including general ledger, fixed assets, banking transactions and reconciliations, cash monitoring, month-end procedures, and financial statement reporting.
• Supervise accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other assigned accounting staff; hold weekly one-on-one meetings, oversee workflows and deadlines, monitor work, document goals, and recommend training and development.
• Reconcile and review balance-sheet accounts, including monthly reconciliation with Development.
• Produce accurate and timely monthly financial reports within 30 days of month-end close, as well as quarterly and annual financial reports; prepare ad hoc and programmatic reports for funding submissions and funder compliance.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, recommend improvements, and communicate changes to relevant audiences.
• Review and monitor fiscal policies and recommend improvements; stay current on GAAP, FASB, and accounting standards.
• Collaborate with the CFO on the annual operating budget, expenditure reviews, budget variances, allocation methodologies, and accounting-system budget updates.
• Work with the CFO on the annual audit and Form 990 preparation; assign audit PBCs to accounting staff and review submissions before uploading; attend the annual audit presentation.
• Manage accounts receivable operations to support weekly AR-to-cash conversion, monitor invoicing cadence, and guide complex billings.
• Manage accounts payable operations, review transactions for appropriate accruals, set the weekly payment cadence in coordination with AR-to-cash conversion, approve expenditures, and assess allowability of costs.
• Work with the 401(k) oversight committee to support plan compliance and timely processing.
• Project-manage funder fiscal monitoring requests, assign tasks to direct reports, and review submissions for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure cash is available for weekly check runs and payroll impounds.
• Perform hands-on accounting work as needed and carry out other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO) and additional self-care leave.
• Employer-paid health insurance for employees.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with an employer contribution toward out-of-pocket medical expenses.
• 401(k) retirement plan with an employer matching contribution.
• Positive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager