Bay Area Community Resources
Accounting Manager - Project Accounting
Full-Time
$120k - $135k/yr
Senior
Bachelor's
Novato, CA, USA+2 more
More locations: Antioch, CA, USA | El Cerrito, CA, USA
Hybrid
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- A minimum of 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience is required, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.
- A minimum of 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience is required.
- Strong experience with grant and fund accounting, including multi-source funding allocations, is required.
- Experience with enterprise accounting systems is required.
- Experience supporting grant audits, financial audits, or compliance reviews is required.
- Strong knowledge of United States generally accepted accounting principles and nonprofit accounting standards is required.
- Strong understanding of grant compliance and funding requirements is required.
- Strong analytical and financial problem-solving skills are required.
- Ability to interpret complex funding agreements and translate them into financial processes is required.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with program leadership are required.
- Strong organizational and project management skills are required.
- Ability to manage multiple grants and reporting deadlines simultaneously is required.
- High integrity and commitment to financial stewardship are required.
Responsibilities
- Oversee financial management for the organization’s portfolio of grants, contracts, and program funding.
- Ensure all project-related financial transactions are properly recorded and aligned with approved budgets and funding restrictions.
- Review and approve funder billings and financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements.
- Monitor project expenditures and ensure costs are allowable, allocable, and properly documented.
- Oversee allocation methodologies for multi-funded projects and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
- Ensure proper classification and tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds.
- Partner with Program Managers and leadership to provide financial guidance and oversight for grant-funded programs.
- Review and analyze project financial performance, including budget-to-actual analysis and forecasting.
- Develop financial reports for internal stakeholders and external funders.
- Provide guidance to program teams on financial policies, grant compliance, and reporting timelines.
- Support program leadership in interpreting funding requirements and financial performance.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private funder requirements, including Uniform Guidance when applicable.
- Support preparation for annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, and grant audits.
- Review audit schedules and documentation related to grants and project funding.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to grant and project accounting.
- Strengthen internal controls related to project spending, billing, and reporting.
- Supervise and mentor the Senior Project Accountants and Project Accountants.
- Provide guidance, training, and performance management to support team development.
- Identify opportunities to improve grant accounting processes and financial reporting workflows.
- Collaborate with the general ledger team to ensure accurate integration between project accounting and financial reporting.
- Support the optimization of financial systems and reporting tools, including Workday Financial Management.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Workday Financial Management is preferred.
- A Certified Public Accountant credential or CPA candidacy is preferred.
- Experience working with federal or state grant funding and Uniform Guidance compliance is preferred.
- Experience managing complex grant portfolios and multi-funded projects is preferred.
- Experience supporting Single Audit processes is preferred.