Accounting Manager: Lead Government & Fund Accounting

TEEMA; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA in Phoenix is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to own the governmental fund accounting function. You will oversee monthly reconciliations, payroll oversight, budget preparation and federal financial reporting.

You will mentor a team, ensure audit readiness, track grants, and build long-term accounting procedures that serve the community. This is ownership-focused leadership with real impact.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of an accounting team.
• Strong command of governmental or fund accounting.
• Experience with complex ERP environments (AZ360 a plus).
• Attention to reconciliation, compliance, and process improvement.
• Familiarity with federal financial reporting and grant accounting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an accounting team while overseeing governmental fund accounting.
• Manage monthly reconciliations, payroll oversight, budget prep and federal reporting.
• Ensure accuracy of transactions, approvals, and cash flow; close cycles on time.
• Oversee audit support, grant disbursement tracking, and long-term accounting procedures.
• Provide backup coverage across related financial activities as needed.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Fund accounting

ERP systems

Reconciliation & compliance

Grant accounting & federal reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

AZ360

Job description

TEEMA in Phoenix is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to own the governmental fund accounting function. You will oversee monthly reconciliations, payroll oversight, budget preparation and federal financial reporting.

You will mentor a team, ensure audit readiness, track grants, and build long-term accounting procedures that serve the community. This is ownership-focused leadership with real impact.