Senior Manager, Accounting Operations

LOCATION: Washington, DC (Hybrid / Remote as applicable)

REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

DEPARTMENT: Finance

COMPENSATION: $90,000-$111,000 annually

About Opportunity@Work

Opportunity@Work is a national nonprofit based in Washington, DC (one block from the Farragut North Metro station) dedicated to expanding access to career opportunities for workers who are Skilled Through Alternative Routes (STARs)—including those who have built skills through community college, military service, training programs, or on-the-job learning.

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Senior Manager, Accounting Operations to join our Finance and Operations team in a full-time capacity. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization by leading financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis efforts that support strategic decision-making and operational excellence.

About the role

Reporting to the CFO, the Senior Manager, Accounting Operations is responsible for overseeing the organization’s core accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls execution, and audit readiness. This role ensures the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the general ledger and financial statements, while maintaining strong alignment with GAAP and organizational policies.

This position serves as the organization’s primary owner of the month-end and year-end close, audit preparation, and day-to-day accounting operations. Working in close partnership with the Senior Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), as well as cross-functional leaders, this role ensures that financial data is reliable, well-controlled, and audit-ready.

This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced accounting professional who thrives in complex environments, brings rigor to financial operations, and balances execution with continuous improvement.

This role should have sufficient proximity to Washington, DC, such that you can come into the office approximately once a week (potentially more during budgeting season), to work closely with the CFO and leadership team. We anticipate modest travel each year, including 2 team retreats per year.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger & Financial Reporting

• Own the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger in accordance with GAAP.
• Prepare and review core financial statements, including the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement.
• Prepare, review, and post journal entries.
• Oversee account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Own fixed asset tracking and depreciation.
• Oversee prepaid expense and accrual accounting.

Transaction Processing & AP/AR Oversight

• Oversee accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, approval workflows, and payment processing.
• Manage accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, cash application, and collections coordination.
• Oversee vendor onboarding and 1099 processing.
• Coordinate cash receipts, deposits, and wire transfers.
• Oversee bank and credit card reconciliations.

Payroll & Related Financial Processes

• In partnership with People & Culture (P&C) and the CFO, review payroll journals and coordinate payroll approvals.
• Support payroll tax processes and filings in partnership with P&C external providers.
• Coordinate financial aspects of benefits administration.
• Oversee 1099 preparation and filing.
• Lead organizational tax-related activities as needed.

Audit Preparation & Response

• Serve as the primary owner of audit preparation and execution.
• Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate day-to-day interactions with external auditors.
• Manage audit timelines, deliverables, and PBC (Prepared By Client) requests.
• Respond to auditor inquiries related to transactions and accounting treatments.
• Draft technical financial statement footnotes.
• Support implementation of routine audit recommendations.

Internal Controls Execution

• Execute and monitor internal controls in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform and review monthly reconciliations tied to control activities.
• Document financial control execution, testing, and sign-offs.
• Identify, escalate, and support remediation of control gaps.
• Maintain control documentation, checklists, and evidence.
• Support training on control procedures and financial processes.

Strategic Accounting Projects

• Lead and support accounting process optimization and automation initiatives.
• Assist with financial system troubleshooting and improvements.
• Support special projects and cross-functional initiatives as assigned by the CFO.

Supervision & Team Leadership

• Serve as the direct supervisor of the Bookkeeper.
• Coordinate the Bookkeeper’s work in partnership with the Senior Manager, FP&A.
• Review transactional work, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Provide coaching, performance management, and professional development.

Qualifications

• STARs (workers Skilled Through Alternative Routes) are encouraged to apply; a four-year degree is not required for this role.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial operations, or related roles.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated experience owning month-end close and audit processes.
• Experience executing and maintaining internal controls.
• Experience overseeing AP, AR, payroll coordination, and general ledger functions.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Experience with financial systems (e.g., Sage Intacct) and advanced Excel / Google Sheets skills.
• Proven ability to supervise and develop junior finance staff.
• High degree of integrity and discretion when handling confidential financial information.
• Proactive problem solver who approaches their work with perseverance and adaptability.
• Passion for Opportunity@Work mission.

The pay range for this role is:

90,000 - 110,000 USD per year (United States)

Competitive benefits package offered to full-time employees