Accounting Manager – Fiscally Sponsored Projects

The Investment Diversity Exchange (TIDE)

. Supervise and lead the Fiscally Sponsored Projects Accounting team .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $95,300 - $143,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nonprofit accounting, GAAP compliance, and financial reporting, with a strong focus on audit management and team leadership. Proficient in developing financial policies and procedures while ensuring client satisfaction and effective collaboration across diverse teams.

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Non-Profit Accounting ExperienceGAAP ComplianceNetSuite ProficiencyAudit ManagementTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingBudget PreparationRevenue RecognitionVariance AnalysisTax ReportingInternal ControlsGrant ManagementFinancial Policies DevelopmentCash Flow ForecastingAudit Readiness

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailProblem-Solving SkillsOrganizational SkillsClient Satisfaction Commitment

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

FARCFROMB CircularsFiscally Sponsored ProjectsRegulatory ComplianceFinancial AuditsSingle AuditsGrant AgreementsRestricted Net-Asset ReleasesPerformance Enablement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supervise and lead the Fiscally Sponsored Projects Accounting team
Develop direct reports and support performance enablement
Establish annual team goals, objectives, and key performance indicators
Collaborate with Service Team leaders and Accounting Operations to ensure high-quality client service
Ensure accounting functions comply with GAAP, FASB standards, regulatory requirements, and nonprofit rules
Manage audit processes, tax-return documentation, annual financial audits, single audits, and audit readiness
Prepare the annual schedule of expenditures for federal awards
Review grant agreements, revenue recognition, restricted net-asset releases, and net-asset reconciliations
Collaborate on negotiated indirect cost rate agreement proposals
Implement and document accounting procedures and administer NetSuite training
Maintain financial reporting integrity, transaction templates, forms, and fiscal-year rollovers in NetSuite
Assign caseload accountants and support partner transitions and escalations
Review project balance-sheet, project-review, and financial reconciliations
Coach and develop Senior Accountants
Review and approve complex financial statements, budgets, cash-flow reports, and variance analyses
Approve cash disbursements and monitor project cash flow
Forecast project revenues, expenses, and cash flows
Review revenue, administrative-fee, and expense-reclassification transactions
Prepare annual audit schedules, SEFA reporting, functional-expense compilations, lease reporting, and accruals
Support annual tax reporting and Form 990 filings
Lead projects as directed by senior leaders
Review annual funder reporting requests
Organize, coordinate, and supervise annual project audits

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experiential knowledge of FAR, CFR, relevant OMB circulars, GAAP, and FASB standards
Demonstrated commitment to internal and external client satisfaction
Ability to work effectively with diverse teams and collaboratively toward solutions
Ability to handle confidential information with excellent judgment
Consistent high-level work ethic
Self-motivated and organized with attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency in NetSuite or similar ERP software
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Experience maintaining internal controls and developing financial policies and procedures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to organize and support accurate, accountable workflow processes
6 years of progressive or direct experience and a relevant bachelor's degree, or 8 years of relevant experience
At least 2 years in a supervisory, project, or technical leadership capacity
Non-profit accounting and government grant management experience required
CPA strongly preferred
Fiscally Sponsored Project accounting experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation package
Pay equity-focused compensation structure
Reasonable accommodation during the interview process
Equal employment opportunity protections