Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager 

Salary Range: $80,000 -$90,000 

Location: San Diego, CA

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Job Summary: Reporting to the Executive Director, the Accounting Manager plays a vital role in advancing SURVIVORS’ mission by ensuring strong, ethical, and transparent financial stewardship. This position oversees all accounting and financial operations for a growing organization with an annual budget of approximately $3M.

The Accounting Manager partners closely with leadership and program teams to build efficient, compliant, and sustainable financial systems that support survivor-centered programs and long-term organizational impact.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll, compliance, audits, and tax filings

• Ensure adherence to GAAP, regulatory requirements, and funder guidelines

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes; analyze variances and share clear, actionable insights

• Prepare and present timely monthly, annual, and ad hoc financial reports for leadership and the Board

• Manage grants and program accounting, ensuring accurate expense allocation, compliance, and reporting for government, corporate, and foundation funders

• Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors

• Monitor cash flow and support the financial sustainability of programs

• Collaborate with program staff to align financial practices with mission-driven operations

• Support and coordinate select HR, payroll, and benefits functions

• Continuously improve systems and processes, with a focus on efficiency, automation, and scalability

 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field

• At least 5 years of accounting and finance experience; nonprofit or NGO experience strongly preferred

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and month- and year-end close processes

• Experience with grants management, including compliance and reporting requirements

• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, Excel, and cloud-based financial tools (e.g., Bill.com)

• Experience coordinating audits and managing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and analytically strong

• Collaborative communicator able to translate financial information for non-finance audiences

• Technology-savvy, with experience improving or implementing financial systems

• Deep commitment to SURVIVORS’ mission and to supporting survivors with integrity and care

 

To apply, please email your resume and cover letter to hiring@notorture.org  with “Accounting Manager" as the subject line.