Sr. Accounting Manager

Childhelp®; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Childhelp® is seeking a hands-on Senior Accounting Manager to lead financial operations in Scottsdale, Arizona. This role requires oversight of full-cycle accounting, ensuring compliance with GAAP while optimizing systems and mentoring a dedicated team.

The ideal candidate has over 10 years of accounting experience, including 5 years in leadership, and will play a crucial role in driving the financial integrity of our mission-driven nonprofit organization.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of comprehensive accounting and finance experience.
• 5+ years of experience in a management or leadership capacity.
• Deep expertise in GAAP financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations with compliance to GAAP.
• Act as primary contact for external audits and documentation.
• Lead accounting system optimization and automation.

Skills

GAAP compliance

Team management

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

Sage Intacct

NetSuite

Job description

Come Join Our Team as a Sr. Accounting Manager!

About the Role

Seeking a hands‑on Senior Accounting Manager to lead our financial operations and ensure the highest standards of fiscal integrity. This role is ideal for a leader who thrives in a collaborative team environment and is motivated by the opportunity to bring structure and efficiency to a mission‑driven nonprofit organization. You will oversee full‑cycle accounting, lead complex audits, and drive the implementation of scalable financial systems.

What You'll Do

• Financial Leadership: Oversee the accounting operations with strict compliance with GAAP and organizational standards.
• Audit Management: Act as the primary point of contact for external audits, coordinating documentation and ensuring a clean audit.
• System Optimization: Lead accounting system and reporting optimization and automating repetitive tasks.
• Team Management: Mentor and manage accounting staff, overseeing daily operations including a six‑day month‑end close, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly variance reports and financial statements for the CFO and senior leadership, highlighting key metrics and trends.
• Budgeting & Strategy: Develop and monitor annual budgets, forecast results, and provide strategic recommendations for process improvement.
• Operational Excellence: Streamline the financial reporting and month‑end close process to improve accuracy and reduce timelines.

What You'll Bring

• Experience: 10+ years of comprehensive accounting and finance experience.
• Leadership: 5+ years of experience in a management or leadership capacity, with a proven ability to build and mentor teams.
• Technical Skills: Deep expertise in GAAP financial reporting and proficiency with major accounting software (e.g., Sage Intacct, NetSuite).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration (Finance focus).
• Nonprofit Familiarity: Prior experience or a strong interest in nonprofit accounting is a plus.