Accounting Manager

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR)

. Oversee financial management for the organization’s portfolio of grants, contracts, and program funding.

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeEl Cerrito • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $135,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management for grants and contracts, ensuring compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and funding requirements. Proficient in grant accounting processes, financial reporting, and team leadership within nonprofit environments.

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Grant And Fund AccountingNonprofit Accounting StandardsWorkday Financial ManagementU.S. GAAPTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial ManagementBudget AnalysisFinancial ReportingGrant ComplianceAudit SupportMulti-Funded Project ManagementFinancial Problem-SolvingFunding Agreement InterpretationInternal ControlsPolicy Development

Soft Skills

CommunicationCollaborationOrganizational SkillsProject ManagementMentoring

Tools & Technologies

Workday Financial ManagementEnterprise Accounting Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

CPACPA Candidate

Industry Keywords

NonprofitGrant FundingUniform GuidanceFederal Grant FundingState Grant Funding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee financial management for the organization’s portfolio of grants, contracts, and program funding.
Ensure all project-related financial transactions are properly recorded and aligned with approved budgets and funding restrictions.
Review and approve funder billings and financial reports for accuracy and compliance.
Monitor project expenditures and ensure costs are allowable, allocable, and properly documented.
Oversee allocation methodologies for multi-funded projects and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
Ensure proper classification and tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds.
Partner with Program Managers and leadership to provide financial guidance and oversight for grant-funded programs.
Review and analyze project financial performance, including budget-to-actual analysis and forecasting.
Develop financial reports for internal stakeholders and external funders.
Provide guidance to program teams on financial policies, grant compliance, and reporting timelines.
Support program leadership in interpreting funding requirements and financial performance.
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private funder requirements, including Uniform Guidance when applicable.
Support preparation for annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, and grant audits.
Review audit schedules and documentation related to grants and project funding.
Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to grant and project accounting.
Strengthen internal controls related to project spending, billing, and reporting.
Supervise and mentor the Senior Project Accountants and Project Accountants.
Provide guidance, training, and performance management to support team development.
Identify opportunities to improve grant accounting processes and financial reporting workflows.
Collaborate with the general ledger team to ensure accurate integration between project accounting and financial reporting.
Support the optimization of financial systems and reporting tools, including Workday Financial Management.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Minimum 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.
Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
Strong experience with grant and fund accounting, including multi-source funding allocations.
Experience with enterprise accounting systems; experience with Workday Financial Management preferred.
Experience supporting grant audits, financial audits, or compliance reviews.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
Strong understanding of grant compliance and funding requirements.
Excellent analytical and financial problem-solving skills.
Ability to interpret complex funding agreements and translate them into financial processes.
Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with program leadership.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple grants and reporting deadlines simultaneously.
High integrity and commitment to financial stewardship.
CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
Experience working with federal or state grant funding and Uniform Guidance compliance.
Experience managing complex grant portfolios and multi-funded projects.
Experience supporting Single Audit processes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

16 paid BACR Holidays
Generous paid time off benefits
Medical, dental, vision, mental health/wellness benefit
Hospital indemnity
Life insurance
Flexible spending account (transit, medical, dependent)
403b program
Pet insurance
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