Manager of Accounting & Compliance Services

Our client is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting and Compliance Services to provide hands-on leadership across nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, tax and regulatory compliance, internal controls, grant accounting, investment accounting, and real estate accounting. This individual-contributor role reports to senior finance leadership and works closely with employees at all levels to lead recurring processes, advise stakeholders, and manage complex special projects in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment.

This is a hybrid position based in Washington, DC. The selected candidate will work onsite one to two days per week and remotely for the remainder of the week. Occasional travel of less than 10% may be required. U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) are eligible for consideration.

• Lead monthly and year-end close, account reconciliations, and standalone and consolidated financial reporting.
• Manage annual financial statement, Uniform Guidance, grant, and employee benefit audits.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant accounting for grants, contributions, pledges, contracts, leases, endowments, investments, and real estate activities.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, indirect cost planning, and variance analysis.
• Maintain effective accounting policies, internal controls, compliance processes, and financial reporting structures.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior leadership, finance and audit committees, and the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate Form 990 and other required federal, state, and local filings.
• Advise and coach employees on accounting, compliance, and financial management best practices

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting and an active CPA license.
• At least 10 years of nonprofit accounting and compliance experience, including grant accounting, Uniform Guidance, and leadership of financial statement and single audits.
• At least 10 years in a comparable manager-level or higher role within a complex nonprofit organization.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, cost allocation, indirect cost rates, and board-level reporting.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with ERP and financial reporting systems and Microsoft 365. Dynamics GP, Management Reporter, and Concur experience is preferred.
• English/Spanish bilingual skills and experience with investments, consolidated reporting, or real estate accounting are preferred.

Salary around $130k - subject to experience and skills.

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