Senior Manager, Nonprofit Accounting & Compliance (Hybrid)

The Squires Group, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

The Squires Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting and Compliance Services in Washington, DC, to lead nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and regulatory compliance. This hands-on individual-contributor role reports to senior finance leadership and collaborates with stakeholders across the organization.

The position is hybrid, based in Washington, DC, with onsite work 1–2 days weekly and remote for the rest. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting and an active CPA license.
• At least 10 years of nonprofit accounting and compliance experience, including grant accounting, Uniform Guidance, and leadership of financial statement and single audits.
• At least 10 years in a comparable manager-level or higher role within a complex nonprofit organization.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, cost allocation, indirect cost rates, and board-level reporting.
• Strong project management, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end close, account reconciliations, and standalone and consolidated financial reporting.
• Manage annual financial statement, Uniform Guidance, grant, and employee benefit audits.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant accounting for grants, contributions, pledges, contracts, leases, endowments, investments, and real estate activities.
• Lead annual budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, indirect cost planning, and variance analysis.
• Maintain effective accounting policies, internal controls, compliance processes, and financial reporting structures.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior leadership, finance and audit committees, and the Board of Directors.
• Coordinate Form 990 and other required federal, state, and local filings.
• Advise and coach employees on accounting, compliance, and financial management best practices

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Leadership

GAAP

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Dynamics GP

Management Reporter

Concur

ERP systems

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Squires Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting and Compliance Services in Washington, DC, to lead nonprofit accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, audits, and regulatory compliance. This hands-on individual-contributor role reports to senior finance leadership and collaborates with stakeholders across the organization.

The position is hybrid, based in Washington, DC, with onsite work 1–2 days weekly and remote for the rest. Travel up to 10% may be required.