Senior Manager, Grants Accounting

Charles River Search; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An international non-profit organization near Boston is looking for a Senior Grants Accounting Manager to manage financial reporting for grants and donor-restricted funds using Workday. The ideal candidate will have substantial nonprofit finance experience and be well-versed in GAAP compliance. This full-time position offers a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $150,000 per year.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of nonprofit finance experience, especially with restricted revenue and complex grant portfolios.
• Knowledge of GAAP for nonprofits, particularly ASC 958 and ASC 606.
• Advanced proficiency in Workday Financials including grant or project management.

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle financial management of grants, contributions, and donor-restricted funds.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, donor intent, and internal controls.
• Lead monthly close for grants and restricted revenue.
• Train staff on grant financials and net asset processes.

Skills

Nonprofit finance experience

Knowledge of GAAP

Advanced proficiency in Workday Financials

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Workday

Job description

World-class, mission-driven, international non-profit, close to Boston, seeks Senior Grants Accounting Manager to handle the financial management and reporting for Grants and Donor-restricted funds using our Workday platform.

Base pay range

$140,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr

Responsibilities

• Full lifecycle financial management of grants, contributions, and donor-restricted funds in Workday.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP (FASB ASC 958 and ASC 606), donor intent, and internal controls.
• Central role in managing restricted revenue recognition, net asset release tracking, and cross‑functional reporting alignment between Finance, Development, and Program teams.
• Recognize restricted/unrestricted revenue.
• Document net asset releases (time, purpose, condition).
• Maintain schedules of restricted net assets and related journal entries.
• Lead monthly close for grants and restricted revenue.
• Manage grant close‑outs and ensure accurate revenue/expense recording.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Train staff on grant financials and net asset processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 7‑10+ years of sophisticated nonprofit finance experience, including managing restricted revenue, net asset releases, and complex, multi‑year grant portfolios.
• Knowledge of GAAP for nonprofits, particularly ASC 958 and ASC 606.
• Advanced proficiency in Workday Financials including grant or project management.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Non‑profit Organizations, Higher Education, and Hospitals and Health Care