Accounting Manager, Fiscally Sponsored Projects

Tides Network

2d•$95,300 - $143,000

About The Position

Tides is a nonprofit and philanthropic organization committed to advancing social justice and shifting power to communities of color and other groups historically denied power. Tides partners with movement leaders, nonprofits, donors, foundations, and corporations, providing services including fiscal sponsorship, donor-advised funds, grant making, and other solutions. Tides Center provides fiscal sponsorship and operational support to more than 130 mission-aligned projects and organizations. The Accounting Manager leads the Fiscally Sponsored Projects Accounting team, managing Senior Accountants and Accountants while partnering with functional leaders in Tides Center and People in a matrixed environment. The role is responsible for high-quality accounting and service delivery, team leadership, financial compliance, audit and tax support, project financial management, and partner support. The manager is expected to embody Tides’ JEDI beliefs and core values of future focus, accountability, transparency, respect, and collaboration.

Requirements

Six years of progressive or direct experience with a relevant bachelor’s degree, or eight years of relevant experience.
At least two years of experience in a supervisory, project, or technical leadership capacity.
Nonprofit accounting and government grant management experience.
Experiential knowledge of FAR, CFR, relevant OMB circulars, and GAAP/FASB standards.
Demonstrated commitment to internal and external client needs and high client satisfaction.
Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse team toward solutions that benefit involved parties.
Ability to handle confidential information with excellent judgment.
Consistent, high-level work ethic in professional relationships and work duties.
Self-motivation, organization, and attention to detail.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to be diplomatic and confident.
Proficiency with enterprise-wide accounting systems such as NetSuite or similar ERP software, and the MS Office suite.
Track record of maintaining effective internal controls and developing efficient financial policies and procedures.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to understand both the overall context and relevant details and consequences.
Ability to organize and support workflow processes that promote accuracy and accountability among team members.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Fiscally Sponsored Project accounting experience.
Proficiency in NetSuite or similar enterprise-wide accounting systems.

Responsibilities

Develop and lead direct reports, participate in performance enablement, and foster mutual accountability and shared goals with functional team leaders.
Develop annual team goals, objectives, and key performance indicators aligned with Tides’ strategic and operating plans.
Work with Service Team leaders and Accounting Operations to ensure consistent, high-quality customer service and alignment with organizational goals.
Ensure daily financial and accounting functions comply with GAAP, applicable regulatory requirements, Federal Accounting Standards Board requirements, and rules for nonprofit 501(c)(3) operations.
Manage audit processes, provide documentation for tax preparation and annual financial and single audits, support monitoring visits, maintain audit readiness for assigned grants, and prepare the annual schedule of expenditures for federal awards.
Review grant agreements for accurate revenue recognition; prepare annual entries releasing net assets from restrictions and reconcile net asset balances.
Collaborate with the Vice President of Finance or delegate to calculate and submit negotiated indirect cost rate agreement proposals.
Implement, improve, and document accounting procedures; train internal staff and client stakeholders on NetSuite.
Maintain the integrity of financial reporting in NetSuite and keep transaction templates and forms current with processes and fiscal-year rollovers.
Ensure direct reports provide excellent customer service and maintain accurate financial information; collaborate with Tides Center leaders on accountant caseload assignments and transitions.
Resolve partner escalations according to established protocols, in partnership with Managing Advisors and/or Senior Leaders.
Review monthly, quarterly, and annual project balance-sheet and project-review reconciliations.
Coach and develop Senior Accountants to support consistent service delivery and a compliance- and results-oriented culture.
Review and approve complex financial statements and related reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash-flow reports, budgets, and variance analyses prepared for projects.
Approve cash disbursements for the project caseload and monitor project cash flow for compliance with funder regulations and Tides cash-management policies.
Summarize and forecast project revenues, expenses, and cash flows based on past, current, and expected results.
Review financial transactions recording revenue and administrative fees and reclassifying expenses between funding sources.
Oversee annual audit requirements, including management and financial statements and notes, SEFA reporting, functional expense compilations, lease reporting, accruals, and other audit schedules.
Support annual tax reporting and information gathering for Form 990 filings.
Lead or participate in projects as directed by senior leaders.
Review annual funder reporting requests before distribution.
Organize, coordinate, and supervise annual project audits.