Project Accounting Manager

Job Description:

Job Title: Accounting Manager, Project Accounting
Reports To: Controller
FLSA Status: Exempt
Pay Range: $120,000 - $135,000 Annually (DOE)
 

Benefits:

• 16 paid BACR Holidays, generous paid time off benefits
• Medical, dental, vision, mental health/wellness benefit, hospital indemnity, life insurance, flexible spending account (transit, medical, dependent), 403b program, pet insurance, WellHub
• Professional Development opportunities

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong experience with grant and fund accounting, including multi-source funding allocations.
• Experience with enterprise accounting systems; experience with Workday Financial Management preferred.
• Experience supporting grant audits, financial audits, or compliance reviews.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Strong understanding of grant compliance and funding requirements.
• Excellent analytical and financial problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret complex funding agreements and translate them into financial processes.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills when working with program leadership.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple grants and reporting deadlines simultaneously.
• High integrity and commitment to financial stewardship.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Experience working with federal or state grant funding and Uniform Guidance compliance.
• Experience managing complex grant portfolios and multi-funded projects.
• Experience supporting Single Audit processes.

Key Responsibilities

Grant & Project Financial Management

• 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.
   

Financial Reporting & Program Support

• 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.

Compliance, Audit & Internal Controls

• 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.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• 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.

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About Us:

Bay Area Community Resources (BACR) promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism, and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

We have deep respect for the communities we serve throughout the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the dedicated staff who show up for those in need, and the opportunity we have been given through this work to promote resilience in tens of thousands of individuals every year.

BACR is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate, support, and thrive on diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment w/o regard to perceived age, marital or familial status, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, physical or mental disability including AIDS or AIDS-Related Complex or military status.

Visit our website at www.bacr.org.

Above is the pay range for this position that we reasonably expect to pay. Individual compensation is based on various factors including experience/education, skillset, and geographic location.