Accounting Manager

About the Position

IREC is seeking an Accounting Manager to serve as the organization’s sole in-house lead for all budget and grant-related activities, including tracking spend, invoices, reporting, compliance, and budget reconciliation. This is a hands-on, high-impact role responsible for managing all day-to-day accounting operations and serving as the primary liaison with IREC’s external accounting firm. This person will manage a complex funding portfolio (foundation, federal, state, and private), ensure that financials are audit-ready, and serve as the go-to resource for program teams and leadership. Reporting to the CEO, the Accounting Manager plays a central role in maintaining the financial integrity of a mission-driven nonprofit working toward a 100% clean energy future.

Responsibilities

Financial Oversight, Reporting, and Compliance

• Manage all day-to-day accounting operations as the sole in-house accountant for IREC
• Manage IREC’s external accounting firm and oversee the daily accounting operations, including reimbursements, AP, AR, general ledger, and reconciliations
• Responsible for the management of IREC’s cloud-based financial software platforms, including Bill.com and Intacct
• Prepare periodic financial statements (monthly, quarterly, and annual) that include balance sheets, income statements, and budget-to-actual reports
• Ensure that all IREC managers receive biweekly updates on billing and the latest financial status of their grants
• Support the CEO in contract review and compliance, flagging financial risks, and ensuring adherence to funder requirements, as well as preparing financial reports for the Board of Directors

Grant Financial Management and Collaboration

• Oversee a portfolio of grants, contracts, and restricted funding across programs, including tracking, drawdown, forecasting, and reconciling multiple budgets for a single project
• Track and report on financial activity for government, foundation, and other restricted grants in accordance with funder and contract agreement requirements
• Responsibility for federal grant financial reporting (e.g., SF-425, FFR), as well as monthly budget reporting
• Collaborate with leadership and program staff on grant budget development, financial reporting, and budget modifications
• Provide variance analysis and budget guidance to program leaders, as well as financial insights and recommendations to support strategic planning and long-term organizational goals

Internal Policy Controls and Improvements

• Lead audit preparation in partnership with external and forensic accountants; ensure documentation is complete and audit-ready at all times
• Develop, document, and continuously strengthen internal controls and financial policies, including travel reimbursements, credit card management, and expense authorization procedures
• Drive process improvements across financial operations, leveraging technology and best practices to increase efficiency and reduce risk

Knowledge, Skills, Experience, and Qualities for This Role:

Required Skills and Capacities: 

• Highly proficient with Sage Intacct, Bill.com, QuickBooks, or similar platforms
• Strong foundation in general and nonprofit accounting standards, including fund accounting (ASC 958), with the ability to consistently apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) across all financial functions. For federal grant management, familiarity with FAR requirements.
• 7+ years of general accounting experience, including: 
• • 3+ years of managerial-level financial reporting, internal controls, and accounting operations
  • 2+ years working with grant-funded programs and demonstrated familiarity with federal and foundation grant compliance requirements
• Familiarity with government financial platforms, including EERE-PMC, VIPER, ASAP, FedConnect, and PAGE
• Proven experience serving as the primary liaison to an external accounting or audit firm, including coordinating audit preparation, documentation, and follow-through on findings
• Comfortable operating as the sole in-house accounting professional, with strong self-direction, sound judgment, and the ability to prioritize effectively without day-to-day supervision

Preferred Additional Skills and Capacities:

• Excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail
• Clear and confident written and verbal communicator, with the ability to translate complex financial information for non-finance colleagues
• Willingness to be flexible, adapt to new technologies, learn, and continuously improve processes
• Experience interacting with the Board of Directors
• Passionate about clean energy, diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

Applicants must be based in and authorized to work in the United States.

Application Process and Anticipated Timeline:

To apply, please submit your resume and answer the following questions (questions will be listed directly on the application): 

• Please confirm whether you are based in the United States and do not require sponsorship. (yes/no)
• Describe your experience managing federal grant reporting. Which government platforms have you used? Describe the reports you’ve prepared and submitted in the past. (200 words or less)
• Please briefly describe a financial management-related policy you’ve written or supported the development of (e.g., travel reimbursement, company credit card usage, procurement, etc.). If you haven’t developed one before, please describe what you would include in your “employee reimbursements for work travel expenses” policy. Bullet point format is ok. (200 words or less)

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. We anticipate the following timeline: 

• July 22, 2026: Priority review begins
• Week of August 3rd: 30-minute Preliminary Interviews with HR, including introductory overview of IREC
• Week of August 24th: Final Interviews with leadership panel