Accounting Manager

Purpose of the Job:
The Accounting Manager provides direct services to non-profit organizations by executing contractual obligations, including supporting the full-cycle accounting functions of multiple clients such as financial statement preparation, cash management, grant management, budgeting, and audit preparation.

This is a hybrid role that requires working on-site at client locations in and around the Chicagoland area three days per week. Candidates should be comfortable traveling to client sites as needed and working in a client-facing environment.
Compensation: Starting salary range: $80,000 to $100,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k), and health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Direct Client Services

1. Serves as the primary point of contact for day-to-day client accounting needs.
2. Supports financial assessments of clients in collaboration with senior accounting team members.
3. Works with senior accounting staff to support the development of comprehensive organizational and grant budgets aligned with client goals and mission.
4. Prepares accurate and timely financial reports for senior leadership.
5. Provides insights and recommendations based upon knowledge of client operations including but not limited to efficiencies and cost savings/expense expectation deviations.
6. Supports client compliance with all relevant financial and funding regulations and reporting requirements by proactively identifying and addressing any potential compliance issues.
7. Mitigates financial risks for clients by adhering to and supporting adoption of client policies and procedures.
8. Evaluates and streamlines financial processes and procedures for clients, leveraging technology and best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
9. Delivers technical accounting services such as GAAP revenue recognition and lease accounting.
10. Supports public and private funding requirements including budget revisions, expenditure tracking, vouchering, reporting, and allowability review(s).
11. Supports the annual audit preparation and Client funding audits.
12. Enters and/or reviews transactions including but not limited to receivables, payables/expenses, month-end close entries, and adjusting/closing journal entries.
13. Reviews the accounting support team’s work for accuracy and makes revisions, as applicable.
14. Fosters strong, collaborative relationships with key stakeholders at each client organization, serving as a trusted advisor and advocate.
15. Addresses client concerns and ensures timely resolution.
16. Partners with the assigned ContinuServe client CFO/Controller, as applicable, on all engagement matters.

Coordination Responsibilities and Other Duties

1. Role requires coordinating work, driving accountability, and facilitating communication with our global team to ensure deliverables are completed accurately and on time.

2. As applicable provides mentoring, training, and professional development.
3. Engages and participates in the client’s community and mission through various means such as volunteer opportunities.
4. Other duties as requested.