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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates extensive experience in accounting processes, financial reporting, and compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards. Proficient in project management, collaboration, and communication to support finance transformation initiatives and organizational priorities.
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Progressive Accounting ExperienceGAAP ComplianceFinancial ReportingCPA CertificationAdvanced Excel Skills
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Hard Skills
Fund AccountingAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableGeneral LedgerPayrollMonth-End CloseAudit PreparationProcess ImprovementFinancial ControlsCash Flow Forecasting
Soft Skills
Project ManagementOrganizational AbilitiesWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Sage IntacctAccounting SoftwareExcel
Certifications & Qualifications
CPA
Industry Keywords
Nonprofit Accounting StandardsFinancial ProcessesAccounting PoliciesOrganizational ReadinessService Quality Monitoring
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Partner with the Interim CFO to execute finance transformation initiatives and organizational priorities
- Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements for efficiency, accuracy, and scalability
- Document accounting policies, procedures, and workflows
- Assist in implementing financial processes, controls, and reporting practices
- Align accounting processes with operational practices to support accurate financial reporting
- Support organizational readiness for future permanent finance leadership
- Review monthly accounting work prepared by the outsourced accounting firm, including journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Support accurate and timely monthly financial close
- Identify errors, omissions, or unusual transactions and coordinate corrections
- Monitor service quality and recommend improvements to monthly close processes
- Serve as the primary internal liaison with outsourced accounting providers
- Produce financial reporting for funders
- Produce monthly management reporting, including budget to actual by program and fund source
- Prepare ad hoc reporting to support decision-making
- Support annual budget development and prepare cash flow forecasts
- Assess internal controls and recommend enhancements to reduce risk
- Develop standardized documentation and accounting procedures
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, GAAP, and organizational policies
- Assist with audit preparation and coordination
- Prepare schedules and supporting documentation requested by auditors
- Support grant compliance and financial reporting
- Participate in special projects related to systems, reporting, and organizational improvements
Requirements
What you’ll need- Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting; an additional four (4) years of relevant experience may substitute for the degree
- CPA preferred
- Fund accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, general ledger, and payroll experience
- Experience with accounting software; Sage Intacct experience a plus
- Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP
- Experience with annual audits and month-end close
- Strong understanding of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles
- Ability to review complex accounting work and identify errors or process improvements
- Experience documenting and improving accounting processes
- Strong project management and organizational abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across departments and with external service providers
Benefits
Comp & perks- Potential contract extension
- Equal opportunity workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, equity, and cultural humility