Accounting Manager

Founded in Summit, New Jersey, in 1988, Family Promise is the leading national nonprofit addressing the crisis of family homelessness. Our organization, comprised of approximately 200 Affiliates, takes on the range of issues that can lead to homelessness. From prevention services to emergency shelter, stabilization supports, and permanent housing, we ensure families have access to critical resources to achieve lasting housing independence. We have served more than one million individuals since our founding. You can learn more about us at familypromise.org.

Family Promise seeks to hire passionate and talented individuals and recognizes that communities and organizations are stronger when they combine the skills, experiences, and efforts of a diverse group of individuals. Family Promise fosters a culture that embraces diversity, promotes inclusivity, furthers social justice, and empowers all to connect. As an organization, we are constantly evolving, listening, and learning to meet the needs of our team members and other stakeholders.

Family Promise Core Values:

1. Sustained Impact

2. Community-Based

3. Inclusive and Equitable

4. Strategic Innovation

5. Authentic Hospitality

6. Empathetic Engagement

The organized, detail oriented, and highly motivated person in this full time, exempt position will be a key member of the Family Promise Finance Team and will be responsible for executing the day-to-day accounting operations, as well as handling technical and analytical tasks.  

Contributions to the organization's success:

Day-to-Day Bookkeeping

• Process and maintain accurate and timely financial records, including accounts payable and receivable, cash and credit card management, employee expense reports, and other core accounting functions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations.

Technical & Analytical Functions

• Perform month- and year-end reconciliation and closing activities, analyze and interpret financial data, collaborate with other departments, and prepare detailed financial reports and statements.
• Support budget and forecasting activities, providing variance analysis and insightful commentary to help guide decision-making.
• Prepare for and support the annual financial audits, coordinating with external auditors and ensuring timely and accurate completion of audit requirements.

Internal Controls & Financial Policies

• Develop, implement, and maintain robust internal control procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure the reliability of financial reporting.
• Establish and enforce formal financial policies and procedures.
• Support change management initiatives for rolling out new policies and processes to Family Promise teams. Provide training and support to ensure smooth transitions and compliance with new procedures.
• Conduct regular reviews and updates of accounting processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.

Organizational Growth & Supervision

• Collaborate with other teams to support the company's growth initiatives and strategic objectives.
• While currently not supervising any team members, the role may evolve to include the supervision and mentoring of additional accounting staff as the organization grows.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, data analytics, and internal controls / policies development.
• Experience overseeing dynamic, multiple million-dollar budgets and financial processes.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting and bookkeeping.
• Proficiency in accounting software (i.e., Sage Intacct, QuickBooks) required; payment processing, and digital fundraising platforms preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e., PIVOT tables, advanced formulas for analytics) and computer skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and responsibilities adhering to internal and external deadlines is required.
• Detail-oriented individual with a high work ethic and the ability to work independently.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills required.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Family Promise provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.