Accounting & Operations Manager

Brobston Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brobston Group is seeking an Accounting & Operations Manager to oversee day-to-day financial operations and drive organizational effectiveness across finance, compliance, governance, and operations. The role emphasizes accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, grant compliance, audit coordination, and internal controls.

You will manage accounts payable, month-end close, budgeting, dashboards, and reporting to leadership and the board; maintain grant records; coordinate audits; and support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 3+ years nonprofit finance, accounting, operations, or admin experience.
• Strong organizational, project management, communication, and prioritization skills.
• Experience with grants, audits, boards/committees, financial systems, or process improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, cash receipts, expense allocations, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Support month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, dashboards, and board reporting.
• Maintain grant records, monitor compliance and deadlines, and coordinate audit documentation.
• Manage vendor, contract, procurement, and governance records and process improvements.
• Coordinate board and committee logistics, minutes, and governance records.

Skills

Organization

Project management

Communication

Prioritization

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Grant management software

Job description

Summary

The Accounting & Operations Manager oversees day-to-day financial operations and supports organizational effectiveness across finance, compliance, governance, and operations. The role focuses primarily on accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, grant compliance, audit coordination, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable, cash receipts, expense allocations, journal entries, and monthly reconciliations.


• Support month-end and year-end close, budgeting, forecasting, financial dashboards, and management and board reporting.


• Maintain grant records, monitor compliance and reporting deadlines, support reimbursement requests, and coordinate audit documentation.


• Manage vendor, contract, procurement, and organizational records and support operational processes and improvements.


• Coordinate committee and board meeting logistics, prepare materials, record minutes, and maintain governance records.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.


• At least three years of relevant nonprofit finance, accounting, operations, or administrative experience.


• Strong organization, project management, communication, and prioritization skills.


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.


• Experience with grants, audits, boards or committees, financial systems, or process improvement is preferred.