Senior Accounting Manager

Now CFO • Eureka, CA

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About The Position

As Senior Accounting Manager, youll be a key partner to leadershipowning core accounting functions, strengthening processes, and helping ensure the organizations financial health as it continues to grow its impact. This role blends technical accounting, team leadership, and meaningful collaboration across departments.

Requirements

• Accounting experience in nonprofit, construction, or other multi-funding-source environments
• Experience supporting or leading external audits
• Strong grant accounting background; openness to learning job costing if not already experienced
• Experience with MIP (Abila) or a comparable accounting/ERP system
• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Prior experience leading or mentoring accounting or finance team members

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with GAAP and Single Audit requirements
• Experience presenting financial information to executive leadership or boards
• Exposure to fund accounting, cost allocation, and multi-program financial structures
• Understanding of nonprofit operations and government grant reporting

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and support the development of accounting staff
• Maintain the general ledger and oversee accurate, timely month-end and year-end close
• Prepare clear, thoughtful financial reports and presentations for leadership and the Board
• Support grant tracking and job costing efforts (training providedcuriosity and willingness to learn are key!)
• Serve as the primary point of contact for external auditors and support audit preparation
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, grant requirements, and applicable federal and state regulations
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and variance analysis
• Help strengthen internal controls and promote consistent, best-practice financial processes across programs

What This Job Offers

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