What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Accountant position at Gary Community Ventures?
Description
WHO WE ARE
Gary Community Ventures is a philanthropic organization that combines the power of business, policy, and philanthropy to increase opportunity for Colorado kids and families. We use our resources to make impact investments, fund policy and advocacy initiatives, provide philanthropic grants, and incubate new social change solutions through our Venture Lab. In partnership with our community, we bring these tools together to break down systemic barriers and build breakthrough solutions that improve outcomes in the areas of School Readiness, Youth Success, and Family Economic Mobility.
About The Role
The Senior Accountant supports accurate, timely, and compliant accounting across all GCV entities, including the private foundation and for-profit affiliates/subsidiaries. Reporting to the Controller, this role leads key pieces of the monthly close, prepares entity and consolidated financials, manages intercompany activity, and partners with program, investments, and operations teams to ensure strong financial controls. This role manages the Senior Finance Assistant.
This role has supervisory responsibilities.
What You’ll Do
Monthly/Quarterly Close & Reporting – 30%
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A senior accountant who brings high standards for financial accuracy, curiosity to understand complex work across teams, and a commitment to being a strong partner in a mission-driven organization.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
This position is based in our downtown Denver office near Union Station and operates within a professional business setting. The role frequently involves computer-based work, including the use of voice and video conferencing tools. It requires extended periods of sitting, computer use, and virtual communication.
This position will be staffed through the 33rd Talent Corporation, which is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory background check results, in accordance with applicable law
WHO WE ARE
Gary Community Ventures is a philanthropic organization that combines the power of business, policy, and philanthropy to increase opportunity for Colorado kids and families. We use our resources to make impact investments, fund policy and advocacy initiatives, provide philanthropic grants, and incubate new social change solutions through our Venture Lab. In partnership with our community, we bring these tools together to break down systemic barriers and build breakthrough solutions that improve outcomes in the areas of School Readiness, Youth Success, and Family Economic Mobility.
About The Role
The Senior Accountant supports accurate, timely, and compliant accounting across all GCV entities, including the private foundation and for-profit affiliates/subsidiaries. Reporting to the Controller, this role leads key pieces of the monthly close, prepares entity and consolidated financials, manages intercompany activity, and partners with program, investments, and operations teams to ensure strong financial controls. This role manages the Senior Finance Assistant.
This role has supervisory responsibilities.
What You’ll Do
Monthly/Quarterly Close & Reporting – 30%
- Own monthly/annual close tasks for assigned entities (foundation and for-profit subsidiaries), including reconciliations, journal entries, and accruals.
- Prepare entity-level financials and assist with consolidation and intercompany eliminations.
- Maintain fixed asset and depreciation schedules.
- Record and track grants payable, grant expense recognition, and other grant accounting as needed.
- Support accounting for program-related investments (PRIs), grants, loans/guarantees, and impact investments
- Partner with program and investment teams to align documentation
- Partner with the investment team in ensuring a smooth back office process for all investments, including facilitating capital calls and ensuring appropriate documentation
- Provide initial review of invoices, expense reports, and grant disbursements; ensure appropriate approvals and documentation.
- Monitor AR/notes receivable schedules; support cash forecasting and treasury tasks.
- Work with credit card holders on ensuring correct and timely credit card expense reporting
- Payroll journal entries and benefits allocations (no direct payroll processing).
- Prepare audit schedules; coordinate requests with external auditors for the foundation audit
- Support tax filings (e.g., 990-PF/990 support, UBIT considerations, and for-profit returns) in partnership with external preparers.
- Help maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation.
- Identify and implement process improvements that increase accuracy and speed of close.
- Serve as a power user in the accounting system(s) and related tools (e.g., expense management, bill pay, banking portals).
- Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight to assigned staff, recognizing contributions and fostering a sense of trust and shared responsibility.
- Offers coaching and feedback that builds on individual strengths while addressing immediate performance needs, and encouraging professional growth.
- Promotes accountability and collaboration through encouragement, recognition, and clear expectations in support of organizational/departmental goals.
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
A senior accountant who brings high standards for financial accuracy, curiosity to understand complex work across teams, and a commitment to being a strong partner in a mission-driven organization.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP
- Working familiarity with grant accounting, PRIs/recoverable grants, and basic investment/loan accounting concepts a plus.
- Advanced Excel/Google Sheets (lookups, pivots); comfort with accounting systems, including NetSuite, Expensify, and Salesforce.
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and communicate clearly with non-finance partners.
- Commitment to organizational mission; collaborative, someone always looking to improve processes and documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- 3 to 5 years progressive accounting experience; public accounting and/or multi-entity experience strongly preferred.
- Experience supporting audits; nonprofit and/or private foundation experience a plus.
This position is based in our downtown Denver office near Union Station and operates within a professional business setting. The role frequently involves computer-based work, including the use of voice and video conferencing tools. It requires extended periods of sitting, computer use, and virtual communication.
This position will be staffed through the 33rd Talent Corporation, which is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We treat all employees and job applicants based on merit, qualifications, competence, and talent, and encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.
Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory background check results, in accordance with applicable law