Finance and Accounting manager

Top Prospect Group; Connecticut; On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Life insurance

Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plan

Vacation and sick time

Parental leave

Professional development

Job summary

Top Prospect Group is seeking a hands-on Senior Finance & Accounting professional to lead day-to-day operations and partner with the Director of Finance on planning, reporting, controls, and process improvements.

Responsibilities include AP, AR, journal entries, GL activity, reconciliations, payroll, donor-restricted accounting, budget support in Sage Intacct, and year-end close. CPA/CMA preferred; nonprofit experience ideal.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience, preferably in nonprofit.
• Hands-on background with AP, AR, journal entries, GL, reconciliations, month-end close, and reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and applying accounting principles daily.
• Masters degree or 5+ years of managerial finance experience.
• Ability to own accounting processes end-to-end and communicate with leadership.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Director of Finance to manage daily operations and long-term planning.
• Perform hands-on accounting: AP, AR, journal entries, GL, reconciliations, payroll, and deposits.
• Prepare financial reports and analyze trends for leadership and stakeholders.
• Complete monthly reconciliations and manage donor-restricted funds and releases.
• Support budget, Sage Intacct, year-end close, and external audits.
• Manage relationships with vendors, auditors, and regulators.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Journal Entries

General Ledger

Month-end Close

Financial Reporting

GAAP

Strategic Planning

Leadership

Communication

Excel

Endowment Accounting

Donor Funds

CPA CMA Preferred

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Sage Intacct

BILL

Blackbaud

Job description

Must come from a non profit organization to be considered

Position Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Senior Finance & Accounting professional who is equally comfortable with financial leadership and day-to-day accounting operations. This person should genuinely enjoy accounting and be willing to roll up their sleeves to handle Accounts Payable, journal entries, General Ledger activity, reconciliations, Accounts Receivable, payroll, and other accounting functions, while also partnering with the Director of Finance on financial planning, reporting, controls, and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director of Finance in managing the organization's financial operations, supporting both day-to-day accounting and longer-term financial planning.
• Perform hands-on accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, journal entries, General Ledger activity, bank deposits, online donations, and online banking.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports for internal and external audiences; identify trends, issues, and implications for leadership.
• Independently complete monthly bank, General Ledger, and system-to-system reconciliations.
• Manage donor-restricted funds and releases and maintain accurate financial records.
• Develop and strengthen financial controls, policies, and procedures while ensuring compliance with applicable finance, payroll, IRS, and Connecticut requirements.
• Evaluate accounting workflows, systems, and internal controls and implement improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, automation, and transparency.
• Manage the bi-weekly payroll process through the organization's online payroll system and support employee onboarding from a financial perspective.
• Assist with the annual budget process, including maintaining the budget in Sage Intacct.
• Participate in year-end close and the annual external audit.
• Manage relationships with external vendors, software providers, auditors, and regulatory agencies.
• Provide financial support to staff and student organizations for which the organization acts as a fiscal intermediary.
• Work closely with the Director of Finance and senior leadership to align financial operations with organizational goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Finance.

What You'll Bring

• 7+ years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Strong hands-on accounting background with experience in AP, AR, journal entries, General Ledger, reconciliations, month-end close, and financial reporting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience applying accounting principles in day-to-day operations.
• Master's degree in an applicable field or 5+ years of managerial finance experience.
• Ability to take ownership of accounting and financial processes from start to finish.
• Ability to analyze financial information, identify trends and issues, and communicate findings clearly to leadership and non-finance colleagues.
• Comfortable moving between strategic financial planning and detailed accounting execution.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate with strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to identify weaknesses in financial processes and internal controls and implement practical solutions.
• Strong communication, leadership, customer service, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Experience with cloud-based ERP and financial systems; Sage Intacct, BILL, and Blackbaud preferred.
• Experience with endowment accounting and donor-restricted net assets preferred.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.

What You'll Receive

• Salary up to $105,000
• Health insurance and retirement benefits
• Life insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Flexible Spending Plan
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Parental leave
• Professional development, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities