Accounting Manager

Are you a hands-on accounting leader who enjoys balancing technical accounting responsibilities with team leadership? Do you have experience with fund accounting, financial reporting, audits, and developing strong internal controls? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Jennie Joiner with The Forum Group PNW is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead day-to-day accounting operations for a stable and growing organization with a complex financial structure, multiple funds, capital projects, and significant reporting requirements. This role serves as a key partner to the Finance Director and provides leadership to a small accounting team while maintaining involvement in the details of the accounting function.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll, cash receipting, and capital project accounting.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, financial processes, and compliance procedures.
• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Assist with cash management, investment tracking, debt administration, and related reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Support budget development, monitoring, and reporting activities.
• Oversee financial systems and reporting tools while identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiencies.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to accounting staff.
• Serve as a backup to senior finance leadership when needed.

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience.
• At least three years of leadership or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience preparing financial statements, managing audits, and maintaining internal controls.

Highly Desired

• Fund accounting experience is required. Candidates from government, nonprofit, education, tribal organizations, public accounting (with government/nonprofit audit experience), or other fund-accounting environments are strongly encouraged to apply.
• Experience with governmental accounting, GASB standards, or multi-fund reporting environments.
• ERP implementation or accounting software conversion experience.
• CPA designation is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be both a technical accounting expert and an approachable leader. This person will be comfortable managing different personalities, supporting team development, and fostering a collaborative, flexible work environment. We are looking for someone who can balance strategic thinking with a willingness to roll up their sleeves and help where needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with significant employer contribution for employees and dependents
• Public retirement program participation
• Deferred compensation plan
• Generous vacation and sick leave accruals
• Professional development leave
• Personal holiday hours
• Comprehensive holiday schedule
• Stable work environment with long-term career growth opportunities

Work Environment

• Full-time, salaried exempt position
• Monday-Friday schedule with some flexibility
• Business casual environment
• Fully onsite position

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead, improve processes, mentor staff, and make a meaningful impact within a complex accounting environment, Jennie Joiner with The Forum Group PNW would love to connect with you.