Senior Project Accounting Manager — Grants & Budgets

Bay Area Community Resources; Antioch (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Medical/dental/vision

Life insurance

FSAs

403(b) plan

Pet insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Bay Area Community Resources seeks an Accounting Manager, Project Accounting, to lead financial management for grants and programs in a nonprofit setting. You will oversee multi-funded projects, ensure compliance and accurate reporting, and mentor accounting staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 6–8 years nonprofit accounting experience with grant funding, and 2–3 years of supervisory leadership. Experience with grant audits and Workday is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or grant-funded environments.
• Minimum 2–3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong experience with grant and fund accounting, including multi-source funding allocations.
• Experience with enterprise accounting systems; experience with Workday Financial Management preferred.
• Experience supporting grant audits, financial audits, or compliance reviews.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management for the organization’s portfolio of grants, contracts, and program funding.
• Ensure all project-related financial transactions are properly recorded and aligned with approved budgets and funding restrictions.
• Review and approve funder billings and financial reports to ensure accuracy and compliance with grant agreements and funding requirements.
• Monitor project expenditures and ensure costs are allowable, allocable, and properly documented.
• Oversee allocation methodologies for multi-funded projects and ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards.
• Ensure proper classification and tracking of restricted and unrestricted funds.
• Partner with Program Managers and leadership to provide financial guidance and oversight for grant-funded programs.
• Review and analyze project financial performance, including budget-to-actual analysis and forecasting.
• Develop financial reports for internal stakeholders and external funders.
• Provide guidance to program teams on financial policies, grant compliance, and reporting timelines.
• Support program leadership in interpreting funding requirements and financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private funder requirements, including Uniform Guidance when applicable.
• Support preparation for annual financial statement audits, Single Audits, and grant audits.
• Review audit schedules and documentation related to grants and project funding.
• Develop and maintain policies and procedures related to grant and project accounting.
• Strengthen internal controls related to project spending, billing, and reporting.
• Supervise and mentor the Senior Project Accountants and Project Accountants.
• Provide guidance, training, and performance management to support team development.
• Identify opportunities to improve grant accounting processes and financial reporting workflows.
• Collaborate with the general ledger team to ensure accurate integration between project accounting and financial reporting.
• Support the optimization of financial systems and reporting tools, including Workday Financial Management.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Nonprofit accounting

Grant compliance

Analytical skills

Financial problem-solving

Funding interpretation

Communication

Collaboration

Project management

Integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Experience with grants accounting

Supervisory experience

Experience with audits/compliance

Workday Financial Management

Tools

Workday Financial Management

Job description

Bay Area Community Resources seeks an Accounting Manager, Project Accounting, to lead financial management for grants and programs in a nonprofit setting. You will oversee multi-funded projects, ensure compliance and accurate reporting, and mentor accounting staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 6–8 years nonprofit accounting experience with grant funding, and 2–3 years of supervisory leadership. Experience with grant audits and Workday is preferred.