Accounting Manager

About The Company/Role

Our client is a prominent, mission-driven organization based in Portland that operates as a social enterprise. They are dedicated to community empowerment and fostering an inclusive workforce, blending successful business operations with a deep commitment to social equity.

They are seeking a Accounting Manager to lead their day-to-day financial operations and ensure the highest standards of fiscal integrity. This is a critical leadership role responsible for maintaining the general ledger, managing the full close cycle, and providing the financial clarity needed to support the organization s community impact. This role operates in a hybrid work environment
, offering a balance of remote flexibility and onsite collaboration.

• Oversee daily accounting activities, including the general ledger, journal entries, and complex account reconciliations (prepaids, accruals, and intercompany transactions).
• Lead the month-end and year-end closing processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure the integrity of all financial data.

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in strict accordance with GAAP.
• Perform detailed budget-to-actual variance analysis and provide insightful reporting to help management track organizational health.
• Support strategic decision-making by translating complex financial data into actionable management reports.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for annual audits, coordinating schedules and preparing all necessary documentation for external auditors.
• Ensure ongoing compliance with all regulatory requirements and stay current on evolving accounting standards.

• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.
• Collaborate cross-departmentally to align financial processes with operational goals.
• Support the optimization of the company’s ERP system and contribute to the continuous improvement of financial workflows and automation.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and the full accounting cycle is required.
• Strong ability to interpret complex data sets and manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.
• Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with modern ERP systems (such as Net Suite or similar platforms).
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate financial concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Salary: $110,000 - $125,000

Location:

NE Portland, OR - in office 1-2 days per week after training