Accounting & Grants Manager

Overview

This role is a full-time, 3-month contract-to-hire opportunity with fully remote flexibility. Candidates based in New York State strongly preferred. The organization is headquartered in New York City, and occasional onsite collaboration may be requested but is not required.

The Accounting & Grants Manager oversees grant accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance for approximately 40 government and foundation grants. Reporting to the Controller, this position manages the full grant financial lifecycle, supports broader accounting operations, and supervises a small team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting, financial administration, and compliance for approximately 40 federal, New York State, NYC, and private foundation grants.
• Manage grant budgets, reconciliations, reimbursements, financial reporting, expenditure tracking, and grant closeout.
• Partner with program leadership to monitor grant spending, ensure funding compliance, and prepare budget-to-actual reporting.
• Support month-end and year-end close, financial statements, annual audits, organizational budgeting, and regulatory filings.
• Supervise 1–2 accounting professionals, including guidance, training, and oversight.
• Strengthen internal controls, improve accounting workflows, and optimize financial reporting through NetSuite and NSPB.

Requirements

• Strong nonprofit accounting experience, including grant accounting, restricted funds, financial reporting, budgeting, and audits.
• Required experience with New York State and NYC grants, including federal and private foundation funding requirements.
• Hands-on proficiency with NetSuite, NetSuite Planning and Budgeting (NSPB), and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge of federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), grant compliance, and financial controls.
• Demonstrated accounting leadership and strong communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• CPA preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• 3-month contract-to-hire position with an anticipated permanent salary of $80,000–$110,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Fully remote flexibility.
• Employer-provided equipment.
• Monday–Friday schedule of 8:30 AM–5:00 PM Eastern Time.
• Additional benefits discussed during the interview process after permanent conversion.

Location

• Fully remote role with candidates based in New York State strongly preferred.
• Headquarters in New York City with occasional onsite collaboration welcomed but not required.