Aston Carter-posted 2 days ago
$115,000 - $135,000/Yr
Full-time • Mid Level
Hybrid • Des Moines, IA
1,001-5,000 employees

The Finance and Accounting Manager plays a key leadership role in advancing the financial health and integrity of the organization. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position leads a skilled accounting team, ensuring financial operations run efficiently. This includes managing budgeting, audits, grants, and payroll. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, hands-on leader who thrives in a mission-driven nonprofit environment, adept at turning complex financial data into meaningful insights.

  • Lead and mentor the accounting team, including accounts payable and payroll, fostering accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee payroll administration to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, as well as IRS reporting requirements.
  • Oversee month-end close and deliver timely, accurate financial reports.
  • Manage federal and state grant billing, reporting, and compliance.
  • Collaborate with the CFO and program directors to review financial performance, budget variances, and grant spending.
  • Prepare the organization’s annual budget and support budget planning across departments.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and audit trails.
  • Lead coordination of the annual financial audit and 990 tax filing.
  • Prepare and monitor the annual indirect cost rate, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
  • Demonstrated leadership in budgeting, audits, grants, and payroll management.
  • Strong working knowledge of financial systems, banking processes, and Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.
  • Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.
  • MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.
  • Experience in nonprofit finance and grant compliance is strongly preferred.
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