Manager of Accounting

NOACA • Cleveland, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

NOACA is seeking a Manager of Accounting to join their team in Cleveland, Ohio. This role is described as more than traditional accounting; it's about funding transformation, enabling regional progress, and building a more connected, sustainable Northeast Ohio. The Manager of Accounting will step into a strategic leadership role, modernize systems, and ensure the financial integrity behind transportation, infrastructure, and environmental initiatives that shape the region. Every dollar managed at NOACA supports decisions that improve how people move, preserve and modernize critical infrastructure, and strengthen the economic vitality of Northeast Ohio. The position ensures financial systems are strong, transparent, and built for the future. NOACA is a mission-driven organization with real regional impact, a collaborative culture where expertise is valued, and leadership committed to innovation and continuous improvement. The role offers opportunities to shape systems, influence decisions, and contribute to community impact.

Requirements

• A CPA (or be close to attainment of CPA)
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of progressive experience in government or public-sector finance
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and governmental accounting standards
• Experience with grant accounting and compliance
• A track record of improving systems, processes, or financial operations
• The ability to communicate financial concepts clearly to non-financial leaders
• Forward-thinking, collaborative, and solutions-oriented
• Sees finance as a strategic function—not just a transactional one

Responsibilities

• Oversee all core accounting functions with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and modernization
• Ensure strong internal controls and compliance across all financial activities
• Drive high-quality financial reporting that leadership can rely on
• Translate financial data into insights that inform decision-making and strategy
• Partner with Directors and Managers to support budgeting, forecasting, and program success
• Help shape how financial practices support organizational goals
• Lead the annual audit process, serving as the primary liaison with auditors
• Ensure readiness and excellence in the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Oversee grant accounting tied to federal and state funding
• Identify opportunities to improve systems, processes, and reporting tools
• Champion smarter, more efficient ways of working through technology and innovation
• Strengthen transparency and accountability across the organization
• Model, teach, and institutionalize NOACA’s Servant Leadership Accountability approach
• Lead with humility, empathy, and purpose
• Create a culture of psychological safety, collaboration, and excellence
• Develop, mentoring, and preparing staff at all levels for growth and succession
• Communicating clearly, consistently, and productively with staff, peers, leadership, and stakeholders
• Holding self and others accountable for results, behavior, and professional integrity
• Building trust internally and externally through transparency and reliability
• Develop accounting staff
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Help build financial literacy across the organization

Benefits

• Competitive public-sector compensation and benefits
• Meaningful work with visible community impact
• A mission-driven organization with real regional impact
• A collaborative culture where your expertise is valued and respected
• Leadership that is committed to innovation and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to shape systems, influence decisions, and leave things better than you found them
• STRENGTHEN collaboration
• PRESERVE trust and excellence
• BUILD smarter, tech-enabled processes
• SUPPORT staff growth
• ENHANCE wellbeing and recognition

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees