Senior Nonprofit Accounting & Compliance Lead (Hybrid DC)

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

Job summary

The Squires Group is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting and Compliance Services in Washington, DC, with hybrid onsite and remote work and occasional travel. You will lead critical financial processes, audits, and regulatory compliance across nonprofit activities while advising stakeholders and guiding complex projects.

Requirements include a CPA and 10+ years of nonprofit accounting/compliance leadership, with expertise in Uniform Guidance, budgeting, internal controls, and GAAP for grants

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting and active CPA license.
• 10+ years nonprofit accounting and compliance experience including grant accounting and audits.
• 10+ years in a manager-level role within a complex nonprofit.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, cost allocation, and indirect cost rates.
• Proficient with ERP and financial reporting systems; Dynamics GP, Management Reporter, Concur preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus; real estate accounting or investments experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting for standalone and consolidated statements.
• Manage audits including grants, Uniform Guidance, and employee benefits.
• Ensure GAAP-compliant accounting for grants, contracts, leases, endowments, investments, and real estate.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, cost allocation, indirect-cost planning, and variance analysis.
• Maintain accounting policies, internal controls, compliance processes, and reporting structures.
• Prepare financial reports and presentations for senior leadership, committees, and the Board.
• Coordinate Form 990 and other required filings at federal, state, and local levels.
• Advise and coach staff on accounting, compliance, and financial management best practices.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Grant management

Budgeting

Forecasting

Internal controls

Audit coordination

Financial reporting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting

CPA license

Tools

Dynamics GP

Management Reporter

Concur

Microsoft 365

Job description

The Squires Group is seeking a Senior Manager of Accounting and Compliance Services in Washington, DC, with hybrid onsite and remote work and occasional travel. You will lead critical financial processes, audits, and regulatory compliance across nonprofit activities while advising stakeholders and guiding complex projects.

Requirements include a CPA and 10+ years of nonprofit accounting/compliance leadership, with expertise in Uniform Guidance, budgeting, internal controls, and GAAP for grants