Senior Manager, Charitable Accounting

Augusta National Golf Club; Augusta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Augusta National Golf Club is seeking a Senior Manager, Charitable Accounting, to lead technical accounting and compliance for its not-for-profit entities, including the Masters Tournament Foundation and related charitable programs. This on-site role in Augusta, GA requires deep GAAP knowledge, not-for-profit fund accounting, and a track record of leadership in a multi-entity environment.

You will own the fund accounting structure, coordinate with auditors, prepare complex tax inputs, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Five plus years of accounting experience with not‑for‑profit exposure required.
• Leadership experience of two+ years preferred.
• CPA preferred but not mandatory.
• Experience with Forms 990, 990-PF, 990-T and related schedules is valued.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical accounting authority for not‑for‑profit entities; research, analyze, and document complex accounting issues.
• Communicate financial results and regulatory status to executive stakeholders; prepare board level reports.
• Own the design, maintenance, and application of the fund accounting structure; ensure ASC 958 compliance.
• Liaise with external auditors and tax preparers; manage audit relations and prepare tax inputs.
• Lead regulatory and tax compliance, including IRC §4958, Form 990‑T, and grant compliance.
• Supervise and mentor staff; review work and set performance expectations.
• Prepare financial statements for MTC and affiliates; oversee month-end close and consolidations.
• Provide program-level financial reporting and variance analyses to leadership and grantors.
• Strengthen internal controls and SOPs; ensure audit readiness.
• Support strategic initiatives including migration accounting and related-party transactions.

Skills

Not-for-profit accounting

GAAP expertise

ASC 958

ASC 820

Fund accounting

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Senior Manager, Charitable Accounting, will report to the Director of Accounting and serve as the primary technical accounting and compliance authority for Augusta National’s not-for-profit entities, including Masters Tournament Foundation (private foundation), Masters Tournament Charities (public charity), and all affiliated LLCs. This role holds primary ownership accountability across a broad portfolio of responsibilities spanning fund accounting, ASC 958 application, tax compliance, regulatory filings, grant management, and entity-level financial reporting. The position provides senior-level technical leadership on complex not‑for‑profit accounting matters and communicates conclusions and recommendations clearly to stakeholders. This role operates with significant autonomy and is accountable for the integrity and completeness of all charitable accounting and compliance functions. As a hands‑on leader, the Senior Manager provides leadership and review, a meaningful portion of the most complex accounting and compliance work, including technical analyses, tax form preparation, and financial reporting for charitable entities, is prepared directly by this individual. The right candidate is equally comfortable setting strategy and sitting in the details.

This position is a full‑time, on‑site role in Augusta, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as primary technical accounting authority for not‑for‑profit entities; research, analyze, and document complex accounting issues including ASC 958 net asset classification, ASC 820 fair value measurement, and planned gift accounting.
• Communicate financial results, technical accounting positions, and regulatory compliance status clearly to executive level stakeholders; prepare board level financial reports and program‑level financial narratives.
• Own the design, maintenance, and application of the fund accounting structure; ensure compliance with ASC 958 for net asset classification, restricted revenue recognition, contribution accounting, endowment spending policy monitoring, and fund balance reconciliations across all charitable entities.
• Serve as primary liaison to external auditors and tax preparers; manage the audit relationship, prepare and review PBC schedules, resolve audit findings, and own the preparation of financial inputs for Forms 990, 990-PF, 990‑T, and all supporting schedules (D, I, J, R, F).
• Lead regulatory and tax compliance for all charitable entities, including IRC §4958 excess benefit transaction documentation, UBIT analysis and Form 990‑T preparation, public support test calculations and donor concentration risk assessment, state charitable registration renewals, property tax exemption filings, and gift acknowledgment and Form 8283 compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop team; review and approve work product, set performance expectations, and build team capacity to execute routine accounting and month‑end close processes accurately and reliably.
• Prepare financial statements for MTC and affiliated entities in accordance with GAAP and ASC 958; oversee month‑end close, investment and unrealized gain/loss accounting, and entity‑level consolidation where applicable.
• Own program‑level financial reporting and analysis across charitable programs; prepare and deliver budget‑to‑actual reports, variance analysis, and financial narratives for program directors, executive leadership, and external grantors and funding partners.
• Maintain and continuously strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and SOPs across all charitable accounting functions; ensure documentation integrity and audit‑readiness.
• Support entity‑level transactions and strategic initiatives, including migration accounting, entity maintenance and dissolution filings, related‑party transaction documentation, real property transaction analysis, tax credit evaluation, and other complex projects as directed by leadership.
• Participate in and help lead cross‑functional initiatives requiring charitable accounting or tax expertise, including coordination with Finance, Legal, and program teams on entity governance, strategy, and compliance matters.
• Performs other duties which are deemed by management to be an important part of the job.
• Physical demands are outlined immediately below.

Physical Demands

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
• Occasionally required to walk and work with hands and arms, lift up to 25 pounds, and/or drive a golf cart.
• Constantly required to sit, sometimes for several hours at a time, and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Qualifications

Skills/Knowledge/Attributes

• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with a high attention to detail
• Deep technical knowledge of GAAP with particular expertise in not‑for‑profit accounting standards (ASC 958, ASC 820), fund accounting, and not‑for‑profit tax compliance including Forms 990, 990-PF, 990‑T, and related schedules; familiarity with IRC §4958, UBIT rules, public support tests, and grant compliance requirements
• Experience with complex tax credit structures, specifically related to NMTC (New Market Tax Credits) transactions
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of sensitive financial and organizational data
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Relative Experience/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Five plus years of accounting experience with significant not‑for‑profit accounting and tax compliance exposure required; experience with public charities strongly preferred
• Two plus years of progressive leadership experience required
• CPA preferred
• ERP system experience

Required License(s)

• Possess a valid driver’s license and/or successfully complete the Club’s internal motor vehicle training program

Projected Work Schedule

Normal work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.

Work Authorization & Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.