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Emancipet

. Lead, develop, and support the Finance and Accounting team .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $100,000 - $123,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. Proven ability to lead and mentor finance teams while optimizing financial operations and ensuring accurate reporting.

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Financial ManagementNonprofit AccountingBudgeting And ForecastingLeadership And MentoringInternal Controls

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingCash Flow ManagementAccounts PayableAccounts ReceivablePayroll ManagementFinancial ModelingScenario AnalysisFinancial Systems OptimizationGAAP ComplianceIRS Form 990

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationMentoringProblem-SolvingMission-Driven Alignment

Tools & Technologies

Sage IntacctERP SystemsAccounting Software

Industry Keywords

Nonprofit Financial ManagementAudit PreparationFinancial InsightsRegulatory ComplianceFinancial Oversight

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, develop, and support the Finance and Accounting team
Mentor and coach team members and support professional growth
Foster collaboration and communication across Finance and Accounting and other departments
Evaluate and optimize financial systems, tools, and workflows
Provide financial insights and recommendations to leadership for strategic planning and decision-making
Implement best practices for financial operations
Partner across departments to align financial practices with organizational goals
Manage month-end close, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation and delivery
Ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting under GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
Oversee the general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll processes
Develop and manage organizational budgets and financial forecasts with the Director of Finance and Administration
Monitor financial performance against budget
Assist with financial modeling and scenario analysis
Ensure financial oversight of grants and compliance with funding requirements
Oversee cash flow planning and management
Ensure adherence to regulatory, tax, and audit requirements
Lead audit preparation and facilitation
Identify and address financial risks and maintain strong internal controls

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management
At least 2 years in a leadership role overseeing finance or accounting teams
Experience leading and mentoring finance or accounting teams
Experience in nonprofit financial management, including compliance, audits, and financial reporting (IRS Form 990, GAAP, FASB)
Strong budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management skills
Experience building, improving, and managing financial operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting
Proficiency in financial systems, accounting software, and ERP systems
Familiarity with Sage Intacct is a plus
Strong internal controls knowledge to prevent fraud and ensure financial integrity
Ability to prepare and present financial reports to leadership and boards
Experience optimizing financial systems, improving processes, increasing efficiency and transparency, and strengthening internal controls
Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
Skilled at working across departments to align financial practices with organizational goals
Mission-driven alignment with Emancipet's values of compassionate service, excellence, teaching & learning, and optimism
Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States; Emancipet cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas

Benefits

Comp & perks

9 paid holidays
120 hours of PTO, increasing with tenure, with ability to roll over 40 hours each year
401(k) plan with Emancipet match of 50% of contributions, up to 5% of annual pay
100% Emancipet-paid health insurance for employees and their children, with zero co-pays, zero out-of-pocket expenses, and most common prescriptions at $0
100% Emancipet-paid dental and vision insurance for employees and their children
100% Emancipet-paid telehealth for entire household, partner/spouse, and children under 26, including $0 visits for urgent care, mental and behavioral health care, pharmacy, and health advocacy services
100% Emancipet-paid employee Life AD&D Insurance, including estate planning service, travel assistance, and identity theft protection
Voluntary benefits including accident, cancer, supplemental life, short- and long-term disability, and more
$324 per year in free services or products through Emancipet for pets