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. Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $128,000 - $168,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP for not-for-profits, including ASC 958, with a strong focus on financial reporting, internal controls, and budget management. Proven ability to lead accounting teams, manage audits, and utilize AI tools for financial automation.

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U.S. GAAP ExpertiseCPA LicenseNot-For-Profit AccountingFinancial Reporting AutomationInternal Controls Design

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Hard Skills

Financial Statement PreparationVariance AnalysisGeneral Ledger ManagementBudgeting and ForecastingTechnical AccountingProject-Level AccountingPayroll Processing1099 ReportingAdvanced Excel SkillsAI Tools for Financial Analysis

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationTeam LeadershipCoaching and DevelopmentSound JudgmentAdaptability in Remote Teams

Tools & Technologies

Mid-Market ERPDonor CRMAI-Enabled ToolsPayroll SystemsFinancial Reporting Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Active CPA License

Industry Keywords

Not-For-ProfitASC 958Functional Expense AllocationCharitable SolicitationMulti-State Payroll Tax

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close
Deliver reviewed financial statements under U.S. GAAP for not-for-profits (ASC 958)
Provide variance explanations
Own the general ledger, chart of accounts, net asset classification, and functional expense allocation methodology
Produce reporting packages for the CFO, executive team, and Board Finance/Audit Committee
Lead the annual budget process and budget-to-actual reporting
Handle technical accounting for contributions, grants, royalties, and rebates
Research complex or novel transactions and provide supported recommendations
Reconcile the donor CRM with the general ledger
Maintain project-level accounting for Pillar-related spending
Serve as primary contact for the annual external audit
Evaluate and respond to proposed audit adjustments
Build and enforce internal controls over financial reporting
Maintain charitable solicitation, state tax, and multi-state registrations
Monitor unrelated business income
Authorize each payroll cycle by reviewing registers, resolving exceptions, and releasing payroll
Own accounts payable, expense reimbursement, corporate cards, vendor master data, and contractor payments
Manage 1099 reporting
Coach the accounting team and build cross-training
Serve as the CFO's primary backup during absences
Own the financial systems environment
Lead automation, including AI-enabled tools, to reduce manual reconciliation and control risk

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
Active CPA license
Minimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience
At least 5 years of experience in a not-for-profit organization
Experience leading and developing accounting staff
Working depth in not-for-profit GAAP (ASC 958), including net assets, functional expense allocation, and contribution revenue
Demonstrated ownership of a full-cycle monthly close and an annual external audit
Experience designing internal controls in a lean organization
Knowledge of multi-state payroll tax and contractor/1099 requirements
Fluency in a mid-market ERP
Advanced Excel skills
Experience using AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar for financial analysis, report drafting, or accounting automation
Sound judgment regarding human review and controls for AI-enabled accounting tasks
Clear communication with non-financial leaders
Comfortable working in a remote, distributed team
Personal faith in Jesus
Alignment with the organization's mission, values, and Statement of Faith
Resume and cover letter required
Must be willing to work from Colorado Springs or remotely from anywhere in the U.S.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Retirement plan and match
HRA
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Group life insurance
Voluntary life insurance
Generous and flexible holidays
Remote flexibility
Occasional in-person gatherings
Meaningful mission-driven work
Opportunities to shape controls, systems, and processes
Growth opportunities