Accounting Manager

Gateway Search Associates • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania • Full Time

Posted on Fri, Jul 3, 2026

Our client is a well -established community development organization focused on large -scale urban revitalisation and professional services. Serving over 17,000 clients annually, they are currently in a phase of significant operational scaling and are modernizing their financial infrastructure to support long -term growth.
<\/div>The Accounting Manager<\/b> is a critical leadership position designed to elevate our client’s financial and operational maturity. This individual will own the technical accounting function, spearhead audit -readiness frameworks, and design the communication rhythms necessary for a high -accountability culture. We are seeking a professional who balances technical GAAP mastery with an operational mindset to anticipate risks and lead through growth.
<\/div>Core Responsibilities<\/b>
<\/div>1. Financial Close Excellence<\/b>
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  • Direct the complete month -end close cycle to ensure high -velocity accuracy.<\/span><\/span>
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  • Redesign workflows to eliminate bottlenecks and standardize deliverables.<\/span><\/span>
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  • Ensure all reconciliations and financial schedules meet rigorous precision standards.<\/span><\/span>
    <\/li><\/ul>2. Proactive Audit & Compliance<\/b>
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    • Transform audit preparation from a seasonal event into a year -round "ready" state.<\/span><\/span>
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    • Maintain robust internal controls compliant with GAAP and non -profit grant requirements.<\/span><\/span>
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    • Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors, resolving potential issues before they escalate.<\/span><\/span>
      <\/li><\/ul>3. Specialized Grant & Fund Accounting<\/b>
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      • Manage complex restricted/unrestricted fund structures and program allocations.<\/span><\/span>
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      • Oversee revenue recognition and donor -specific compliance.<\/span><\/span>
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      • Provide the accurate data foundations required for budgeting and long -term forecasting.<\/span><\/span>
        <\/li><\/ul>4. Systems Architecture<\/b>
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        • Lead the implementation and optimization of accounting software and reporting tools.<\/span><\/span>
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        • Author and maintain comprehensive process documentation to ensure operational continuity.<\/span><\/span>
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        • Automate manual workflows to increase departmental efficiency.<\/span><\/span>
          <\/li><\/ul>5. Strategic Leadership<\/b>
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          • Foster a culture of radical transparency, escalating risks and delays proactively.<\/span><\/span>
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          • Mentor finance staff, promoting a growth mindset and self -awareness within the team.<\/span><\/span>
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          • Partner with cross -functional departments to align financial deadlines with organizational goals.<\/span><\/span>
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            Requirements<\/h3>
            • Education:<\/b> Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA preferred).<\/span><\/span>
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            • Experience:<\/b> 5+ years of progressive experience, with a focus on non -profit or grant -heavy accounting.<\/span><\/span>
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            • Knowledge:<\/b> Expert -level understanding of GAAP and non -profit financial reporting.<\/span><\/span>
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            • Systems:<\/b> Proven track record of improving or implementing financial software systems.<\/span><\/span>
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