Accounting Manager

CFS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Unlimited PTO

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the accounting operations for a mission-driven nonprofit. You will oversee AP/AR, monthly closes, fixed assets, and general ledger activities while guiding revenue recognition for grants and contributions.

The role focuses on cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and continuous NetSuite optimization. You will mentor a high-impact team, drive automation, and improve processes for greater financial strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within nonprofit organizations.
• Strong experience with NetSuite, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Proven leadership skills with experience overseeing accounting operations and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including oversight of AP and AR functions.
• Manage monthly close, reconciliations, fixed assets, and general ledger activities.
• Oversee nonprofit revenue recognition for grants, contributions, pledges, and deferred revenue.
• Support cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and daily cash management activities.
• Drive process improvements, system integrations, and NetSuite training initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Nonprofit accounting

Cross-functional collaboration

Cash forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Ready to take ownership of accounting operations while helping drive the mission of a respected nonprofit organization? This is an opportunity to lead a high-impact team, influence process improvements, and play a key role in financial strategy and systems optimization.

Accounting Manager

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

• Hybrid work environment that provides flexibility and work-life balance.
• Unlimited PTO and a comprehensive benefits package.
• Join an organization with exceptional employee retention and long-tenured leadership.
• Play a key role in driving NetSuite optimization, automation, and process improvements.
• Mission-driven nonprofit organization where your work directly supports community impact.

Target Compensation: $100,000 - $125,000 Location: 3 day onsite in Newark, NJ

Key Responsibilities for the Accounting Manager:

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations, including oversight of AP and AR functions.
• Manage monthly close, reconciliations, fixed assets, and general ledger activities.
• Oversee nonprofit revenue recognition for grants, contributions, pledges, and deferred revenue. [
• Support cash forecasting, liquidity planning, and daily cash management activities.
• Drive process improvements, system integrations, and NetSuite training initiatives.

Qualifications for the Accounting Manager:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience within nonprofit organizations.
• Strong experience with NetSuite, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
• Proven leadership skills with experience overseeing accounting operations and cross-functional collaboration.