Accounting Manager

LHH Recruitment Solutions; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a mission-driven organization in NYC to add an Accounting Manager who owns the close process, works with fund accounting, and thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.

This role involves heavy day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting, and supporting external reporting and audits while supervising one junior accountant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 4–6+ years of accounting experience, including nonprofit exposure.
• Strong GAAP knowledge with ASC 958 experience.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Grant and fund accounting background is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups).
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable in a fast-paced setting.
• Collaborative mindset with an interest in improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and support the integrity of financial reporting.
• Oversee month-end close, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Maintain general ledger and ensure GAAP-compliant activity.
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analyses for leadership.
• Oversee grant and fund accounting, including restricted/unrestricted funding and ASC 958 considerations.
• Track restricted funds and ensure donor-restricted releases align with requirements.
• Support audits and assist with Form 990 preparation and external reporting.
• Manage one junior accountant.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel

Detail-oriented

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

We're partnering with a mission-driven organization in NYC looking to add an Accounting Manager to their team. This is a high-impact role for someone who enjoys owning the close process, working with fund accounting, and being part of a collaborative, purpose-driven environment. This position will manage one junior accountant.

What you'll be doing:

This position will be heavily involved in the day-to-day accounting operations, supporting the integrity and accuracy of financial reporting while playing a key role in revenue and fund accounting.

• Lead key components of the month-end close, including journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger and ensure all activity is recorded in accordance with GAAP
• Perform bank and balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
• Prepare financial statements, supporting schedules, and variance analyses for leadership review
• Oversee contribution and revenue recognition, including both restricted and unrestricted funding
• Apply nonprofit accounting guidance (including ASC 958) to ensure proper treatment of grants, donations, and earned revenue
• Track restricted funds and manage the release of restrictions in alignment with donor requirements
• Partner with internal teams to ensure accurate recording of contributions and program revenue
• Support audit processes and assist with preparation for external reporting, including Form 990
• Identify opportunities to strengthen controls and improve accounting workflows
• Manage one junior accountant

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance
• Public Accounting experience highly desirable
• 4-6+ years of accounting experience, including exposure to nonprofit environments
• Strong understanding of GAAP, with hands-on experience applying ASC 958
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Background in grant accounting and fund accounting is a strong plus
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, etc.)
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced setting
• Collaborative mindset with an interest in improving processes

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