Accounting Manager

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living•San Francisco, CA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

As an Accounting Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in maintaining the organization’s financial integrity by overseeing core accounting operations, including month-end close, reconciliations, payroll accounting, and regulatory compliance. You will partner closely with the Controller and Finance leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting across a multi-entity, fund-accounting environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to drive process improvements within a mission-driven organization supporting healthcare and senior services.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, payroll accounting, and financial reporting.
Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with fund accounting and/or healthcare or nonprofit environments preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the full month-end close process, ensuring all journal entries, accruals, and financial statements are completed accurately and within established timelines.
Oversee and review general ledger activity, ensuring proper coding, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP and organizational policies.
Perform and review complex account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, intercompany, and sub-ledger), ensuring discrepancies are identified, researched, and resolved promptly.
Manage all aspects of payroll accounting, including reconciliation of payroll reports to the general ledger, tracking of liabilities, and ensuring accuracy of wages, taxes, and benefit allocations.
Administer and oversee employee garnishments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, proper withholding, and accurate reporting.
Partner with HR and Payroll teams to ensure alignment between payroll processing and financial reporting, including audits of payroll data and controls.
Support audit processes (internal and external), including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.
Ensure compliance with fund accounting standards, grant reporting requirements, and healthcare-related financial regulations.
Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or operational improvements.
Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management to build a high-performing team.
Collaborate cross-functionally with department leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including nonprofit and healthcare financial reporting standards.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Controller or senior leadership.