Senior Accounting Manager

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in New York City is seeking a Senior Accounting Manager to oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with regulations. This role involves managing financial planning, reporting, and supervising the accounting team, with opportunities for growth into the Director of Finance position. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to the organization's mission of supporting individuals with disabilities.

Benefits

Matched Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Sick days

Personal days

Paid National Holidays

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in financial management.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Experience in the social services or non-profit sector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations and ensure compliance with grant requirements.
• Prepare monthly financial statement packages and assist in budget preparation.
• Supervise the accounting team and maintain internal controls.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Education

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration

Master's degree or CPA preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Agency/Program: Central Administration
Status: Exempt-Full Time
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 /year based on experience
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 will make recommendations to maintain financial integrity to the CEO and Board of Directors. Additionally, 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 to the Board of Directors quarterly.
- Assist the CEO in preparing budgets for inclusion in proposals for new programs.
- Provide oversight to payroll processing to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation and proper recording.
- Assist the CEO in managing organization insurance policies, ensuring adequate coverage and regulatory compliance.
- Collaborate with senior and program managers to ensure timely data provision for decision-making.
- Assist advisors in resolving accounting and financial issues.
- Assist in managing the audit process for all external reporting, including independent audits by CPA firms and funders.
- Provide oversight and development for the accounting team, establishing performance goals and providing feedback.

- Participate in scheduled Board 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 and solutions to the CEO and advisors.
- Experience preparing budgets, grants, or audits – all three a plus.
- Willingness 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).
- Attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proven leadership and team management experience.
- Experience in the social services or non-profit sector preferred.

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