Accounting Manager

About Us

Nestled in San Francisco's Excelsior neighborhood on a nine-acre campus, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living (SFCJL) is a center of excellence in providing a continuum of care. This includes the Frank Residences, offering luxurious assisted living and memory care services; the Jewish Home and Rehabilitation Center, featuring long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and an acute psychiatric unit specialized in mental healthcare for older adults over age 55; and the Jewish Home and Senior Living Foundation. Grounded in the Jewish values of excellence, compassion, and community, the San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living—fondly referred to in the past as “the Jewish Home”—was founded in 1871. Today, more than 150 years later, we continue to build upon our legacy of enriching the lives of older adults through compassionate care and a steadfast commitment to excellence. We are proud to foster a culture of inclusion and to employ individuals from all backgrounds and belief systems who share our dedication to serving older adults with respect and excellence.

Why Work With Us

• Mission-driven nonprofit organization rooted in dignity, compassion, and respect
• Meaningful work that positively impacts the lives of older adults every day
• Inclusive community, we welcome employees of all backgrounds, faiths, and identities (you do not need to be Jewish to work here)
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• Collaborative leadership is committed to strengthening our workplace and care experience

JOB SUMMARY

As an Accounting Manager, you will play a critical leadership role in maintaining the organization’s financial integrity by overseeing core accounting operations, including month-end close, reconciliations, payroll accounting, and regulatory compliance. You will partner closely with the Controller and Finance leadership to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting across a multi-entity, fund-accounting environment. This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical accounting expertise, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to drive process improvements within a mission-driven organization supporting healthcare and senior services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and manage the full month-end close process, ensuring all journal entries, accruals, and financial statements are completed accurately and within established timelines.
• Oversee and review general ledger activity, ensuring proper coding, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP and organizational policies.
• Perform and review complex account reconciliations (bank, balance sheet, intercompany, and sub-ledger), ensuring discrepancies are identified, researched, and resolved promptly.
• Manage all aspects of payroll accounting, including reconciliation of payroll reports to the general ledger, tracking of liabilities, and ensuring accuracy of wages, taxes, and benefit allocations.
• Administer and oversee employee garnishments, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, proper withholding, and accurate reporting.
• Partner with HR and Payroll teams to ensure alignment between payroll processing and financial reporting, including audits of payroll data and controls.
• Support audit processes (internal and external), including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with fund accounting standards, grant reporting requirements, and healthcare-related financial regulations.
• Develop, document, and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.
• Monitor and analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost savings or operational improvements.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance, training, and performance management to build a high-performing team.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with department leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Maintain compliance with all applicable regulatory requirements, including nonprofit and healthcare financial reporting standards.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by the Controller or senior leadership.

JOB DETAILS

Pay Rate: [Not specified]

Hours: Full-Time 40 hours per week

Shift Schedule:

Days Off: Saturday & Sunday

Working Days: Monday through Friday

Role is hybrid

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, payroll accounting, and financial reporting.
• Experience with fund accounting and/or healthcare or nonprofit environments preferred.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.

Our Investment in You

Full Benefits (Medical, Dental, & Vision), 403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off (PTO), Tuition Reimbursement, Commuter Benefits, Weekday Shuttle Services to and from Glen Park Station.

San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living is committed to employing a diverse and inclusive workforce, and provide Equal Employment Opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.