Accounting Manager
Nations Finest•Santa Rosa, CA
•Remote
About The Position
The Accounting Manager is a senior-level, hands-on role responsible for both execution and oversight of accounting operations. This position ensures accurate, timely, and compliant financial information across all entities, with a strong focus on general ledger integrity, grant accounting, and financial reporting.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required
- 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience
- Minimum 2 years of nonprofit fund accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of general ledger and financial reporting
- Experience with grant accounting and reimbursement-based funding
- Advanced Excel skills and accounting software experience (Sage Intacct preferred)
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Nice To Haves
- CPA or professional certification preferred
- Experience with multi-site or multi-entity organizations preferred
- Experience with Federal and State funding and reporting strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintain and oversee the general ledger and ensure accuracy of all financial data
- Lead monthly and year-end close processes including reconciliations and reporting
- Review postings from AP, AR, payroll, and external systems
- Prepare and submit grant billing and reimbursement requests
- Assists with monthly financial statements, analysis, and budgets.
- Ensure timely and accurate financial data to support real-time decision-making in a deadline-driven environment
- Support grant reporting and ensure compliance with funding requirements
- Review cost allocation methodologies across programs
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules
- Own and validate cost allocation methodologies across programs and funding sources to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance
- Develop custom financial reports, including drill-down and multi-segment reporting to support program and leadership needs
- Lead audit preparation and support external auditors
- Prepare schedules for tax filings
- Identify and implement process improvements and internal controls
- Mentor and support accounting staff
- Manage accruals including payroll, PTO, and benefits, along with depreciation, prepaids, and other balance sheet accounts
- Assist with collections and cash application
- Participate in cross-functional projects
Benefits
- Excellent comprehensive benefits for regular full-time employees
- Retirement benefits for all Nation’s Finest employees
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
