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Accounting Manager (Remote)

United States, United StatesRemotefull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Sept 2025

💰 $125,000/yr($100,000/yr – $125,000/yr)

About the role

Main areas of focus: Auditing, Accounting Policy Management, Financial ComplianceLocation: Remote - U.S. only.Eligibility: At this time, we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in the United States without the need of company sponsorship now or in the future JOB HIGHLIGHTYou’ll be reinforcing the integrity of our accounting policies and financial compliance by employing your world-class accounting acumen. JOB SUMMARYAs Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in the Finance Department consistently ensuring the sustainable growth of our Accounting team and process transformations. You will own various workflows within the accounting and financial reporting process. Reporting to the Controller, you’ll exemplify a hard-working, demonstrated leader who excels in managing workflows and can exceed goals in a fast-paced environment. You’ll support the Finance team in finding solutions to complex problems. YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR…● On a monthly basis, reviewing and approving journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the accounting team including complex areas such as investments; and investigating discrepancies and communicating issues as they arise in a timely manner● Partnering with Revenue Operations and working cross-functionally with departments to ensure Revenue, including Pledges, are recorded in compliance with GAAP● Assisting in the timely management of the month-end consolidated financial close process by keeping team priorities on track and assisting staff● Continually developing, expanding, and improving month-end close and financial reporting procedures and timelines● Reviewing, approving, and or processing financial transactions as needed● Researching and supporting the VP, Controller in the implementation of new accounting standards● As the organization continues to evolve and grow, assisting in the creation of new processes and implementation of new systems and simplifying existing processes● Supporting the management of the year-end consolidated financial statement audit, tax return preparation, and regulatory filings● Ensuring the timely annual filing of state fundraising registrations● In partnership with our VP, Controller, supporting the management of special projects, general ledger implementation, internal controls, and ad hoc analyses● Supervising and mentoring accounting and senior accounting associates YOU MUST HAVE…● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance● 7+ years of professional experience in accounting● 2+ years of successfully managing a high performing and detail-oriented team and proven ability to manage and develop the careers of direct reports● Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization and manage relationships with external parties● Superior problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines● Proven agility required to work thoughtfully in a fast-paced start-up environment IT’S AN ADDED PLUS IF YOU HAVE…● Public Accounting experience● Current CPA designation or equivalent● Experience working with expense management platforms like Concur and ERPs like NetSuite● Understanding of non-profit operations YOU’LL BE SUCCESSFUL IF...You're a problem solver and strategic thinkerWe find ways of getting it done at charity: water. We don't invest time on why it can't be done. You know how to articulate and roll out solutions, recognizing there are many solutions to the same problem. You find new and effective ways to streamline and create processes to increase efficiency. You're passionate about accuracyYou double and triple-check your work because you know that accurate data is crucial for an Accounting Department to operate successfully. Your excellent math, grammar, spelling, and proofreading skills make you a strong leader. You get things doneYou’re a multitasking machine and you don’t have a problem getting your hands dirty. You follow through on every task, no matter how big or small, and when duty calls you take matters into your own hands. You live for hitting deadlines and understand the importance of keeping on schedule and in budget. You take initiative on projects from the start and know how to bring people together and get things done. You stay on top of it allIf you see something that needs improvement and you