Accounting Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a Client-Facing Accounting Manager who can combine technical expertise with executive presence. This high-level role partners directly with client executives and boards while overseeing accounting teams who manage day-to-day AP, transactions, and reconciliations.

The Accounting Manager will ensure excellence in financial operations, deliver executive-ready reporting and presentations, and advise clients on accounting, tax, and compliance matters. This is both a leadership and advisory role, perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, relationships, and financial stewardship.

Key Responsibilities 

Client Leadership 

• Serve as the primary finance partner for mission-driven SMB and nonprofit executives and boards. 

• Present financial insights and recommendations with clarity and confidence. 

• Build trusted relationships with leadership teams and stakeholders. 

Accounting Oversight 

• Direct and review the work of transaction teams handling AP, AR, payroll, and reconciliations. 

• Ensure accurate month-end closes and timely financial reporting. 

• Maintain high standards of compliance and internal controls. 

Reporting & Analysis 

• Develop dashboards, reports, and board-level presentations that inform strategic decisions. 

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and scenario planning processes. 

• Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations. 

Tax & Compliance 

• Advise clients on compliance risks. 

• Monitor regulatory updates impacting SMBs and nonprofits. 

• Partner with internal/external tax specialists to ensure timely, accurate filings. 

Qualifications 

Required: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 

• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience serving SMBs and/or nonprofits. 

• Strong proficiency in Sage Intacct and/or QuickBooks Online (QBO). 

• Experience managing team members. 

• Executive communication skills, with confidence in boardroom settings. 

• Solid understanding of GAAP and nonprofit FUND accounting (FASB/ASC 958). 

Preferred: 

• CPA designation (or in progress). 

• Public Accounting Firm Experience 

• Tax compliance experience for SMBs and/or nonprofits. 

• Strong financial modeling and advanced Excel/BI reporting skills. 

Key Attributes for Success 

• Executive Presence: Trusted advisor to leaders and boards. 

• Strategic & Analytical: Translates numbers into insights and recommendations. 

• Operational Leader: Skilled at managing bookkeeping, AP, and AR teams and scalable processes. 

• Mission-Aligned: Passion for helping SMBs and nonprofits thrive. 

• Adaptable: Able to pivot between technical accounting detail and high-level advisory.