Part-Time Management Accountant

About Us

Accelerating Circularity is a nonprofit do-tank focusing on textile circularity at commercial scale through a collaborative, stakeholder-led approach. Operating via its US nonprofit and European foundation, it orchestrates the shared infrastructure that enables supply chains to realize the value embedded in used textiles and keep materials circulating.

Our vision is a world in which textiles are no longer wasted. Our core values — Action, Transformation and Collaboration — have guided us since 2019 in delivering impact and change at scale with a wide range of industry partners.

Find out more here: https://www.acceleratingcircularity.org/

Position Summary

This part-time role is the bridge between day-to-day bookkeeping and the reporting needs of our CEO and Board. We need a self-directed management accountant ready to hit the ground running with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, cash flow management, and project accounting.

Key Responsibilities

• Monthly Accounts Preparation: Convert bookkeeping records into monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, variance commentary).
• Cash Flow Management: Prepare and maintain rolling cashflow forecasts.
• Project Accounting: Build and update project-level accounting models — budget vs. actual, burn rate, and remaining runway per project.
• Financial Forecasting: Produce short-term and medium-term financial forecasts to support CEO and board decision-making.
• Risk Management: Flag financial risks, anomalies, or funding gaps proactively.
• Bookkeeping Liaison: Liaise with the bookkeeper to clarify transactions or request missing information.
• Board Pack Generation: Prepare a concise summary pack for the CEO/board each cycle (dashboard-style, not raw ledgers).
• Audit & Year-End Support: Support year-end accounts preparation and external audit/review processes where relevant.
• Multi-Entity Consolidation: Handle basic US/Netherlands cross-currency and multi-entity consolidation considerations.

Minimum Qualifications (Must Haves)

• Accounting Credential: Qualified accountant (ACCA / CIMA / AAT / CMA / CPA or equivalent) or equivalent management accounting experience.
• Core Technical Competencies: Proven hands-on experience in Budgeting & Forecasting, Management Reporting, Cash Flow Management, and Project Accounting.
• Data Autonomy: Comfortable working independently from raw bookkeeping data without heavy oversight.
• Cross-Border Reporting: Familiarity with US and Netherlands accounting/reporting norms (or willingness to get up to speed quickly).
• Systems Proficiency: Strong Excel/spreadsheet modeling skills; experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks).
• Self-Directed: Able to work a few days a month with minimal onboarding time from the CEO and Bookkeeping team.

Preferred Qualifications (A Plus)

• Non-profit accounting experience.
• Grant funding / grant reporting / grant accounting experience.

Job Details & Working Arrangement

• Job Type: Part-Time
• Time Commitment: Approximately 3–4 days per month (~24–32 hours/month)
• Location: Remote (Candidates in US or Netherlands preferred)
• Work Arrangement: Asynchronous-friendly
• Reporting Structure: Reports to CEO
• Monthly Workflow: Bookkeeper's records finalized → Management accountant converts to reporting pack → Short check-in with CEO. Ad hoc availability for forecasting/budget seasons or board meeting preparation.

How to Apply

Please email your resume and contact details to Careers@acceleratingcircularity.org. We look forward to hearing from you and learning more about your experience.

Fluent written and spoken English is required for this position. The successful candidate must be able to accurately prepare, review, and interpret financial records, invoices, reports, and other accounting documentation.

Additional language skills are welcome and may be considered an asset.