Director of Accounting and Grants

Job Summary

Owning the financial operations and grant management, the full-time remote Director of Accounting and Grants will manage monthly close processes, oversee compliance and audits, and collaborate with program teams on budgeting and reporting.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close in Sage Intacct, reviewing reconciliations and posting journal entries as needed
• Lead the annual audit and prepare necessary schedules for compliance with GAAP and Form 990
• Collaborate with program leads to develop grant budgets and provide monthly financial reporting on program expenditures

Required qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in nonprofit, foundation, or sponsored-research accounting, including 3+ years managing a monthly close
• Hands-on experience with restricted-fund accounting and grant budgeting
• Proven track record in leading annual audits and preparing Form 990
• Strong communication skills with non-financial colleagues
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and experience with a cloud ERP system