Senior Accounting Manager

Barrier Free Living; New York, Christiansted (NY, United States Virgin Islands); Hybrid; USD 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York City seeks a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. This role offers the opportunity to lead a team and contribute to the mission of supporting individuals with disabilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, problem-solving skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with non-financial stakeholders.

Benefits

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Sick days

Personal days

Paid National Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial management.
• Experience preparing budgets, grants, or audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations within the organization.
• Ensure compliance with grant requirements and funding restrictions.
• Prepare monthly financial statement packages.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Analytical Skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting

Master's degree or CPA

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Agency/Program: Central Administration.
Status: Exempt-Full Time.
Hours Per Week: 35.
Salary: $110,000 /year.
Supervisor: President/Chief Executive Officer
Start Date: June 1, 2025

Benefits Package:

• Matched Retirement Plan.
• Paid Vacation.
• Sick days.
• Personal days.
• Paid National Holidays
• And more.

Schedule: Five days per week, 9AM to 5PM.
Equipment Operated: Computer/Laptop, Printer, Scanner, Phone, Adaptive Devices, etc.
Work Environment: Hybrid preferred but will consider fully remote for qualified candidates not within the NYC area.

About Barrier Free Living (BFL):
Barrier Free Living (BFL) is a pioneering organization committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and those who are D/deaf in New York City, empowering them to lead dignified lives free from abuse and bias. Established in 1981, BFL provides comprehensive support through several key programs. Freedom House, launched in 2006, is a fully accessible emergency shelter for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities and their families, offering private living spaces and services like counseling, support groups, advocacy, and safety planning. Since 1990, the award-winning Secret Garden program has provided community-based counseling, support groups, and safety planning for survivors of domestic violence with disabilities, with services available in English and Spanish, and interpreters upon request. Opened in 2015, BFL Apartments offer permanent, supportive housing consisting of 50 family units and 70 studio apartments that provide on-site counseling, skill-building workshops, and community events. Through these initiatives, BFL continues to be a leader in advocating for and assisting individuals with disabilities, particularly those affected by domestic violence, to achieve safety, independence, and a higher quality of life.

Role Summary:
The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all financial operations within the organization, ensuring the efficient use of resources and alignment with the organization's mission. This role involves managing the financial planning, reporting, and compliance functions to ensure the organization's fiscal health and sustainability. The Senior Accounting Manager makes recommendations to maintain financial integrity to the CEO and Board of Directors. In addition, the Senior Accounting Manager will supervise the accounting team and ensure compliance with grant requirements and funding restrictions. This position is integral in ensuring that financial management practices support the organization’s long-term goals and mission of ending domestic violence. The Senior Accounting Manager will have the ability to grow into the Director of Finance role.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain a system of controls to ensure effective internal controls that safeguard assets and ensure the reliability of financial statements, providing recommendations for areas of improvement.
• Ensure the reporting requirements from funding, licensing and/or regulatory agencies are complied with. Provide recommendations for improving compliance (in reporting, monitoring, or other forms of process improvement).
• Provide oversight to the accounting team to ensure transactions are properly coded and classified in a timely manner to produce monthly financial statements.
• Ensure monthly account reconciliations are prepared timely and accurately.
• Prepare monthly financial statement packages for the organization as a whole, as well as individual entities and programs, including analysis of results to prior periods and against budgets.
• Assist the CEO, chief program officer, and program managers in the preparation of annual budgets for the organization as a whole, as well as individual entities and programs.
• Assist the CEO in the preparation of cash flow forecasts for review by the Board of Directors so investment decisions can be made.
• Develop relationships with funding agencies and proactively follow up on outstanding billings, providing regular updates to the CEO and Board of Directors.
• Present results of the organization as a whole, as well as individual entities and programs, to the CEO on a monthly basis. Assist the CEO in presenting results of the organization to the Board of Directors on a quarterly basis.
• Assist the CEO in the preparation of budgets for inclusion in requests for proposals for new programs the organization is applying to start.
• Provide oversight to payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate compensation for employees and proper and timely recording into the accounting system.
• Assist the CEO in managing organization insurance policies, ensuring adequate coverage and compliance with regulations.
• Collaborate with senior and program managers to ensure sufficient data is provided on a timely basis for necessary decisions.
• Assist advisors in resolving accounting and financial issues.
• Assist advisors in managing the audit process for all external reporting needs, including independent audits completed by our CPA firm, audits completed by our funders, audits by our insurance companies, as well as any other audits that may arise.
• Provide oversight and development of the members of the accounting team. Collaborate with the CEO and advisors in establishing annual performance goals and provide continual feedback to coach the accounting team members.
• Participate in scheduled Board meetings and Finance Committee meetings as needed. Perform additional duties as requested by the Executive Team, Finance Committee, or Board Treasurer.
  
  

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Master's degree or CPA preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in financial management.
• Proven ability to problem solve, providing concise summaries of issues identified and potential solutions to the CEO and advisors.
• Experience preparing budgets, grants, or audits – all three a plus.
• Willingness to think outside the box to identify areas to improve internal processes and implement controls.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., NetSuite) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) required.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate financial information effectively to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team, delegate tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Experience with organizations in the social services sector and non-profit industry preferable.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
BFL provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants, with employment based solely upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, or citizenship status, marital status, creed, genetic disposition or carrier status or any other protected characteristic as established by law. BFL honors reasonable accommodation per request. Applicants who are contacted by BFL will have the.