Accounting Manager

General Description

The Kids & Community Partners Accounting Manager is a hands-on role that oversees accounting operations, compliance, and financial reporting across all nonprofit entities, including a private foundation, school, and others. You’ll keep financial records accurate, ensure reporting deadlines are met, and audits proceed smoothly. You’ll also play a key role in tracking fundraising dollars, managing compliance, and providing leadership with the insight they need to make informed decisions.

We created this position because our work is growing more complex as we expand. It’s not just a back-office job—it combines core accounting with analysis and reporting to provide a complete picture of our financial position. The right person will thrive in an entrepreneurial setting and be eager to dig in and learn what they don’t already know. This role reports directly to the leadership of Kids & Community Partners.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Reporting

• Maintain and reconcile all financial records across banks, credit cards, and investment accounts.
• Manage accounts payable/receivable and the monthly close process.
• Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reports across all entities.

Budgeting & Cash Management

• Lead the annual budget process for all nonprofit entities.
• Review budget performance and update forecasts quarterly.
• Support cash flow forecasting and provide ad hoc analysis to guide decisions.

REIT Compliance (with outside service support)

• Track income and expenses for compliance.
• Prepare and organize documentation for quarterly and annual REIT reporting.
• Coordinate with outside advisors to ensure required distributions and filings are completed.

Tax & Audit (with outside service support)

• Manage the preparation and filing of IRS Form 990 and state filings.
• Manage payroll tax filings.
• Support annual audits and partner with external accountants on compliance.

Fundraising Accounting & Donor Reporting

• Track pledge commitments, payments, and restricted/unrestricted gifts.
• Reconcile fundraising income, donor pledges, and grant payments.
• Provide timely financial reports to support fundraising and grant compliance.

Key Competencies

• Ability to partner with leadership by providing clear, timely, and accurate financial insights.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders (internal team, external auditors, donors, etc.).
• Communicates proactively with clarity and accountability, no surprises.
• Builds and enforces disciplined internal controls while striking a balance between flexibility and an entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally as a Senior Accountant, or similar.
• Experience preparing and explaining financial reports for leadership.
• Experience implementing and using an ERP system (NetSuite experience a plus)
• Familiarity with nonprofit accounting, schools, donor/grant reporting, audits, or tax filings is helpful (must be willing to learn).
• Highly organized, disciplined, and detail-oriented with the ability to multitask.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership, adapt in a growing environment, and follow through with accuracy.