DATE PREPARED: November 2026
POSITION TITLE: Accounting Manager
PROGRAM: Fiscal
MANAGEMENT POSITION
ENTRY SALARY: Range: $95,000-110,000 DOE
EXEMPT
LOCATION: Portland metro/ Hybrid
PAY LEVEL: Management FTE: 1
At Impact NW we are a nonprofit with a mission to prevent homelessness, because we believe in the fundamental right to: beautiful life, stability and peace. More importantly, it also means a life filled with opportunity and community support, especially for Indigenous, Black, Brown, Melanated, Immigrant, and Asian people.
What we seek is for you to share your skill sets - especially if you:
- Put people first
- See the beauty in people
- Promote peace
- Find a way
We believe that with our mission and values as our north star, we can move toward our vision of a future where housing is a human right. If this resonates with you, we’d love to have your purpose and passion on our team at Impact NW.
Benefits Summary
At Impact NW, we care deeply about the well-being of our team and strive to support a healthy balance between work and life. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and additional Self-Care Leave to help you recharge and take care of yourself.
- Employer-paid health insurance for employees, plus a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) with an employer contribution to help cover out-of-pocket medical expense
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with an employer matching contribution to help you plan for the future.
- A positive, inclusive, and mission-driven work culture where every team member is valued and supported.
We believe that taking care of our people helps us take care of our community
Job Summary
- The Accounting Manager is a member of the Fiscal Department reporting to the Deputy Director and will work closely with the Executive Director, Deputy Director, and CFO to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for key stakeholders. This role will oversee and support the Accounting team, review accounting transactions, implement process improvements, and ensure compliance with Impact NW's fiscal policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge and experience in a single audit environment, Uniform Guidance, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). They will be a dynamic problem solver who is comfortable rolling up their sleeves and working alongside staff at all levels of the accounting function, including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, General Ledger Accounting, and financial reporting. This individual must be willing and able to perform the work of their team when needed, provide hands-on leadership, and mentor staff while fostering accountability and professional growth.
- The successful candidate will have a proven ability to evaluate and navigate complex accounting systems and processes, identify inefficiencies, and develop practical, sustainable solutions that improve accuracy, streamline workflows, and create a more manageable and effective accounting environment. They will be a strategic thinker who demonstrates flexibility, adaptability, and sound judgment in a fast-paced nonprofit setting.
- In addition, this individual will be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong project management abilities, and the capacity to build effective working relationships with diverse audiences. A demonstrated passion for Impact NW's mission and commitment to serving the community is essential.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- The Accounting Manager supports the day-to-day operations of the agency's fiscal and accounting processes. This includes hands on reconciling and or overseeing, all portions of the general ledger, fixed assets, banking transactions/reconciliations and monitors immediate cash demands, oversees month-end procedures, and provides financial statement reporting.
- Supervisory: This position manages direct reports that include A/R, A/P, and other accounting staff as may be assigned. Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with direct reports, oversee their workflows and deadlines and monitor their work. Documents goals and objectives. Identifies areas of improvement and makes recommendations for attending training sessions.
- Reporting: Reconciles and reviews all balance sheet accounts with a high degree of accuracy, which includes reconciling monthly with Development. Ensures and produces accurate and timely monthly (within 30 days of month-end close), quarterly and annual financial reporting functions with a high degree of accuracy. Creates Ad Hoc reports as requested, and provides programmatic reports for funding submissions and funder compliance.
- Controls: Acts as gatekeeper to ensure Internal Controls are adhered to, makes recommendations for improvements, communicates changes to appropriate audiences.
- Policies and Procedures: Reviews and monitors Impact NW’s Fiscal Policies with consistency and makes recommendations for continued improvement. Keeps apprised of changes to G.A.A.P, FASB and accounting standards.
- Budgeting: Works collaboratively under the direction of the CFO on the annual operating budget, which may include meeting with members of the Leadership Team to review past expenditures to make informed budgeting decisions. Works with the CFO on identifying source budget variances and allocation methodologies. Inputs and updates Budget adjustments in the accounting system.
- Audit and Tax: Works in concert with the CFO on the annual audit and 990 tax preparation. Assigning PBC’s to accounting staff, reviewing work prior to uploading. Attends the annual audit presentation.
- A/R: Manages the accounts receivable team to ensure adequate weekly AR to cash conversion, monitors the invoicing cadence and provides guidance on complex billings.
- A/P: Manages the accounts payable team, reviews transactions for accrual appropriateness, sets cadence for weekly A/P run in concert with AR to cash conversion and approves expenditures and vets for allowable costs.
- 401K Plan: works in concert with Impact NW’s 401K oversight committee to ensure compliance and timely processing
- Fiscal Monitoring: Project Manages funder fiscal monitoring requests, assigns tasks to direct reports and reviews content for completeness and accuracy.
- Banking: Ensures immediate cash on hand availability for weekly check runs and payroll impounds.
- Other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Supervision:
Reports to: CFO/Deputy Director
Qualifications
Requirements and Qualifications:
Any combination of experience and training that would likely meet the following requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
- Proven, recent expertise with Blackbaud Financial Edge and Concur, or demonstrated ability to quickly learn and administer comparable accounting and expense management systems.
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Experience managing Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), General Ledger (GL), account reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Experience in a nonprofit organization.
- Experience with federal, state, county, and city grant accounting and reporting.
- Knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting and restricted funding requirements.
- Experience preparing for and supporting annual audits, including Single Audits and compliance with Uniform Guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
- Proven experience implementing and improving accounting processes, internal controls, and financial procedures.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and Sharepoint.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize competing deadlines, and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to take a hands-on approach and perform day-to-day accounting functions when needed to support the team and organizational goals.
- Personal transportation and a valid driver’s license with acceptable driving history.
Preferred Experience/ Qualifications
- Experience with accounting system conversions, software implementations, or process redesign projects.
- Experience managing complex, multi-department accounting operations.
- Ability to identify inefficiencies in financial systems and develop practical solutions that improve workflow, reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning.
- Experience optimizing and leveraging accounting and financial management systems to improve efficiency, reporting, and internal controls.
THIS JOB ALSO REQUIRES THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES:
- Repetitive motion, prolonged sitting, and extensive visual involvement
- Ability to efficiently drive in order to perform duties and other agency related errands
- Moderate lifting
Job Description Disclaimer
This job description is intended to describe the general nature and essential functions of this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the position.
Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as assigned, consistent with business needs and applicable law. The organization reserves the right to modify, assign, or remove job duties and responsibilities at any time, with or without notice, to meet operational needs.
Nothing in this job description creates, or is intended to create, a contract of employment or alters the at-will employment relationship. Employment is at will, which means that either the employee or the organization may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or advance notice, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Impact NW is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you require an accommodation during the application, testing, or interview process, please contact Chelsea Campbell-Martin at 503-242-2436 or careers@impactnw.org.
We are committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
