Nonprofit Accounting & Grants Manager

Museum of Contemporary Art Denver; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan matching

Job summary

The Accounting Manager at MCA Denver oversees day‑to‑day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, monthly close, and donor revenue tracking. This hands‑on role works with the COO on budgeting, forecasting, audits, and regulatory compliance, providing timely financial reporting for decision making.

Ideal candidates have nonprofit accounting experience or a strong willingness to learn nonprofit standards, with at least five years in accounting and a

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience.
• Nonprofit accounting, grant management, fund accounting, and restricted-fund reporting experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to learn nonprofit financial reporting standards and donor restrictions.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting operations including AP, AR, general ledger, journal entries, and financial recordkeeping.
• Own the monthly close process with reconciliations, accruals, and timely financial statements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, audits, and regulatory reporting in collaboration with the COO.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure accurate coding, reporting, and adherence to procedures.
• Maintain donor and funder accounting, grant reporting, and restricted/unrestricted fund records.

Skills

Accounting

Education

CPA or equivalent

Job description

The Accounting Manager at MCA Denver oversees day‑to‑day accounting operations, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, monthly close, and donor revenue tracking. This hands‑on role works with the COO on budgeting, forecasting, audits, and regulatory compliance, providing timely financial reporting for decision making.

Ideal candidates have nonprofit accounting experience or a strong willingness to learn nonprofit standards, with at least five years in accounting and a