Financial Reporting Manager

CFS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 93,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS seeks an experienced Financial Reporting Manager to lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across multiple entities. The role focuses on technical accounting issues, CECL and consolidations, and audit readiness, reporting to senior finance leadership in a mission-driven environment.

The position requires an active CPA and at least 6+ years in accounting, with public or nonprofit experience and strong US GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Public accounting experience or Non-Profit experience required.
• Strong technical US GAAP knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Research and document technical accounting issues, including CECL, revenue recognition, leases, and consolidations.
• Manage audit preparation, auditor relationships, and year-end financial statement support.
• Oversee lender, grantor, and covenant compliance reporting requirements.
• Calculate and document CECL reserves and maintain supporting methodologies.
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting processes.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Technical accounting

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

CPA license

Job description

Ready to step into a high-visibility accounting leadership role where your technical expertise drives strategic decision-making? This is an opportunity to own financial reporting, technical accounting, audit readiness, and compliance for a mission-driven organization with a national impact.

Financial Reporting Manager

Salary: up to 155K + Bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Serve as the organization's go-to expert on complex US GAAP and technical accounting matters
• Gain direct exposure to executive leadership, including the VP of Finance and CFO
• Own enterprise-wide financial reporting across multiple entities and business lines
• Play a key role in audit strategy, lender reporting, covenant compliance, and tax oversight
• Work in a mission-driven organization supporting education, community development, and impact-focused initiatives
• Influence accounting policies, internal controls, and reporting processes at a strategic level
• Build expertise in specialized areas including CECL, nonprofit accounting, and debt compliance
• Partner with external auditors, tax advisors, lenders, and grantors in a highly visible role
• Opportunity to drive process improvements and leverage emerging AI-powered tools to enhance reporting efficiency

Key Responsibilities For The Financial Reporting Manager

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting across multiple entities
• Research and document technical accounting issues, including CECL, revenue recognition, leases, and consolidations
• Manage audit preparation, auditor relationships, and year-end financial statement support
• Oversee lender, grantor, and covenant compliance reporting requirements
• Calculate and document CECL reserves and maintain supporting methodologies
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and reporting processes

Qualifications For The Financial Reporting Manager

• Active CPA license required
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Public accounting experience or Non-Profit experience required
• Strong technical US GAAP knowledge