Manager II, Accounting

The Education Trust • Washington, DC

41d • $81,970 - $102,460 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Trust (EdTrust) seeks a Manager II of Accounting in its Finance Division. This role manages the accounting team and serves as the subject-matter expert for the accounting function. The position involves managing and executing day-to-day financial operations, ensuring compliance, supporting audits, and collaborating with internal stakeholders. The Manager II plays a critical role in maintaining the financial health of EdTrust to support its mission of closing opportunity gaps for students of color and students from low-income backgrounds. The role is based in Washington, DC, and is eligible for telework up to 3 days per week. The Manager II of Accounting reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and supervises a team of 2-4 accounting associates and interns.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Significant experience (e.g., 5+ years) in nonprofit (501 c 3) accounting, with progressively increasing levels of responsibility and experience in grant-funded activities/grant-reporting
• Experience using cloud-based or other accounting software solutions integrating timesheets, payroll, grant activities, and expense reporting (e.g., Intacct, Bill.com, ADP, or similar software)
• Knowledge of accounting standards for nonprofits, including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Financial Accounting Standards (FAS)
• Success contributing to or ensuring clean audits

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred
• Supervisory experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the CFO in setting the long-term vision and direction for the Accounting team and translating that vision into short and long-term goals with relevant work plans
• Manage a small but dynamic team by coaching and developing direct reports, and managing and assessing performance
• Oversee and help execute the day-to-day work of the team, allocating resources, and supporting prioritization
• Establish internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger, reconciliations, and month-end and annual closing schedules
• Ensure all financial transactions are accurately recorded, properly classified, and compliant with accounting standards
• Monitor weekly fiscal activities to ensure compliance with operating policies and procedures
• Prepare financial statements, forecasts, and other accounting analyses that comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
• Coordinate the annual audit process, including preliminary work, year-end audit engagements, audit schedules, financial statement drafts, and production of Form 990
• Build and maintain understanding of accounting, tax, and legal concepts and principles
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements
• Strengthen accounting and financial policies, procedures, and systems
• Manage the day-to-day maintenance of financial information software systems (e.g., Sage Intacct, Bill.com, Ramp)
• Collaborate across teams on grants management, payroll, and other financial activities

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance are covered at 100% for the employee, with significant coverage also offered for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents.
• Sick leave, vacation leave, and personal leave
• Follow the federal government for most holiday closures.
• Office is closed for a week-long summer break and a week-long winter break.
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost to the employee
• Generous 7% contribution opportunity on a 403(b)-retirement plan

What This Job Offers

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