Senior Accounting Manager

Overview

This role is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of accounting and financial operations across a multi-entity portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Finance, the Senior Accounting Manager owns multi-entity accounting, financial close and reporting, treasury, tax coordination, audit management, and financial controls. The managed entities include one non-profit organization and two for-profit organizations, one of which is international.

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations, Close & Financial Reporting

• Own daily accounting in the general ledger for the three managed entities, recording transactions accurately and timely, including journal entries, expenses, accruals, pre-paids, fixed assets, inter-company transactions, revenues, and other necessary entries.
• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across the entities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Maintain integrity of the general ledger and shared chart of accounts.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure the accuracy of financial information in payroll and benefits payment processes.
• Prepare financial statements, management reporting, and supporting schedules.
• Own inter-company accounting and reconciliations, including shared expenses, management fees, loans, reimbursements, and elimination entries where applicable.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment across for-profit and nonprofit entities, including grants, functional expenses, investments, fixed assets, allocations, and other transactions as applicable.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for Finance leadership and governance groups.

Treasury, Tax & Compliance

• Oversee cash management and treasury activities, including cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, account administration, and appropriate payment controls.
• Coordinate federal, state, and local tax compliance across entities with external tax advisors, including corporate income tax, Form 990, information returns, and other applicable filings.
• Maintain visibility into filing requirements, deadlines, registrations, and potential tax or compliance exposures across jurisdictions.
• Ensure appropriate legal-entity separation and financial documentation across the portfolio.

Audit, Controls & Financial Operations

• Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors.
• Coordinate audit planning and preparation of audit schedules, information requests, and supporting documentation for the consolidating audit.
• Respond to auditor requests and questions in partnership with appropriate internal stakeholders.
• Track and resolve audit findings and recommendations.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over accounting, cash, payments, banking, payroll accounting, and financial reporting; develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and documentation that support consistent practices across entities.
• Oversee accounting platforms for accounts payable, receivables, payroll, benefits, and other financial operations, ensuring accurate reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve, automate, and scale recurring accounting, reconciliation, reporting, and financial processes.
• Support accounting-system implementations, integrations, and other Finance initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including significant ownership of general ledger, close, and financial reporting activities for both non-profit and for-profit organizations.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and demonstrated experience managing complex accounting processes.
• Experience supporting multiple legal entities, business units, or similarly complex organizational structures.
• Experience managing treasury/cash flow, tax compliance coordination, annual audits, and internal controls.
• Strong analytical skills and demonstrated ability to identify and resolve accounting and financial issues independently.
• Strong systems and spreadsheet skills, with an interest in improving and automating financial processes.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with Finance leadership, internal teams, and external partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or equivalent accounting qualification.
• Experience working across both for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, including grants, program-related investments, functional expense reporting, and Form 990.
• Experience with inter-company accounting and consolidated or combined financial reporting.
• Experience with multi-state tax compliance and complex treasury environments.
• Experience with international entities is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• Target Annual Base Salary and Pay Range: $200,000-$217,000 USD.
• Eligible for an Annual Bonus.