Senior Nonprofit Accounting Leader: Grants & Compliance

LHH Recruitment Solutions; San Jose (CA); Presencial; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive base salary

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with employer contributions

Generous PTO & holidays

Professional development

Executive exposure

Growth opportunities

Modern technology environment

Mission-driven culture

Resumo da oferta

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting a mission-driven nonprofit in the San Francisco Bay Area in search of a Senior Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team and ensure rigorous financial stewardship.

You will oversee month-end close, grant compliance, and audit activities, partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives and scalable processes in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• CPA or CMA or similar certification preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience leading teams and developing accounting professionals.
• Strong expertise in Non-Profit Accounting, federal grant compliance, and CFR 200/Uniform Guidance.
• Experience overseeing an Annual Single Audit.
• Experience preparing/managing a Cost Rate Proposal and indirect cost methodologies.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP platforms such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Sage Intacct, or similar.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnership capabilities.
• Ability to present financial information to executives, board, and stakeholders.
• Interest in process improvement, automation, and AI-enabled tools.
• Desire to contribute at strategic level while remaining hands-on.

Responsabilidades

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team.
• Direct month-end, quarter-end, and annual close activities.
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership with financial insights.
• Oversee Non-Profit Accounting, CFR 200, Uniform Guidance, and federal grant compliance.
• Lead Cost Rate Proposal preparation and indirect cost methodologies.
• Oversee Annual Single Audit process with auditors and funders.
• Strengthen internal controls and financial governance.
• Partner with department leaders on budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive process improvement, automation, and reporting enhancements.
• Champion ERP optimization and technology adoption.
• Monitor grants, contracts, and restricted funding for compliance and impact.
• Communicate financial concepts across finance and non-finance teams.
• Support long-range planning and strategic initiatives.

Conhecimentos

Non-Profit Accounting

GAAP & Financial Reporting

Leadership & Mentoring

Grant Compliance

Executive Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA (preferred)

Ferramentas

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Sage Intacct

Descrição da oferta de emprego

LHH Recruitment Solutions is assisting a mission-driven nonprofit in the San Francisco Bay Area in search of a Senior Accounting Manager to lead the accounting team and ensure rigorous financial stewardship.

You will oversee month-end close, grant compliance, and audit activities, partnering with executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives and scalable processes in a dynamic, mission-focused environment.