NYC Cultural Arts Organization seeks Accounting Mrg

LHH Recruitment Solutions; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH Recruitment Solutions is seeking an Accounting Manager for a cultural arts organization in New York City. The role sits on a finance team focused on mission-driven work and strong internal controls.

The position requires nonprofit accounting expertise, including grant accounting and revenue recognition, with responsibilities spanning month-end close, financial statements, and audit support. Hybrid work includes in-office collaboration three days weekly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience in nonprofit accounting required.
• Knowledge of restricted and unrestricted net assets, including net asset releases and reclassifications.
• Experience with grant accounting and post-award management strongly preferred.
• Strong financial reporting and general ledger experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes
• Review and record day-to-day accounting transactions
• Assist with and provide oversight of the post-award grant accounting cycle
• Monitor and reconcile various revenue sources, including grants, contributions, and program revenue
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and internal controls
• Support audits and other financial reporting requirements

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Grant accounting

Revenue recognition

Net asset accounting

Financial reporting

General ledger

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Accounting Manager | NYC Cultural Arts Organization

A highly respected cultural arts organization with a $30 million operating budget is seeking an Accounting Manager to join its finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who is passionate about the nonprofit sector and enjoys working in a mission-driven environment.

Location: New York City

Schedule: Hybrid, 3 days per week in the office

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements
• Manage the month-end and year-end close processes
• Review and record day-to-day accounting transactions
• Assist with and provide oversight of the post-award grant accounting cycle
• Monitor and reconcile various revenue sources, including grants, contributions, and program revenue
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and internal controls
• Support audits and other financial reporting requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• Prior accounting experience within a nonprofit organization required
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles, including:
• Restricted and unrestricted net assets
• Net asset releases and reclassifications
• Donation and contribution accounting
• Revenue recognition
• Experience with grant accounting and post-award grant management strongly preferred
• Strong financial reporting and general ledger experience
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills

This is a terrific opportunity to join a well-established organization and play a key role in supporting its financial operations and mission.