Step into a mission-driven organisation where your nonprofit accounting expertise will directly support impactful programs and initiatives. This contract-to-hire opportunity offers the chance to own complex grant accounting, streamline processes, and build robust financial visibility for leadership and stakeholders.

About the Role:

In this role, you will lead the day-to-day accounting and financial management for multiple grants and nonprofit activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency. You will oversee month-end close processes, maintain strong internal controls, and provide timely, insightful financial reporting. Working closely with program and finance teams, you’ll serve as a key partner in budgeting, forecasting, and strategic grant management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage full-cycle accounting for multiple grants, including budgeting, tracking, reporting, and compliance with grantor requirements.
• Lead and execute month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, and review of financial statements.
• Maintain and optimise the chart of accounts and project/grant structures within Sage Intacct.
• Prepare and present accurate, timely financial reports for internal stakeholders and external funders.
• Monitor grant spending and cost allocations to ensure alignment with budgets and funding restrictions.
• Collaborate with program leaders to develop and update grant budgets and forecasts.
• Support audit and monitoring processes by providing documentation, schedules, and explanations related to grants and general accounting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the finance function.

Key Requirements:

• Prior nonprofit accounting experience, including work with restricted funds and grant-funded programs.
• Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and fund accounting.
• Demonstrated experience managing or accounting for foundation and/or corporate grants.
• Proven experience with grant budgeting, tracking, compliance, documentation, and cost allocations.
• Hands-on experience with Sage Intacct in a nonprofit environment.
• Solid knowledge of month-end close and general accounting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple grants, priorities, and deadlines with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating as a hands-on individual contributor within a collaborative finance team.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience using Solver or similar financial reporting and budgeting tools.
• Background supporting process improvements or system enhancements in finance.
• Exposure to audit preparation and coordination for nonprofit organisations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification preferred but not required.
• Advanced coursework or training in nonprofit accounting or grant management is an advantage.

If you’re a detail-oriented nonprofit accounting professional seeking a hands-on role with the potential to transition to permanent employment, we encourage you to apply.