Interim Fiscal Manager

A great UHY client is seeking an Interim Fiscal Manager . The ideal candidate will have nonprofit accounting experience, Early Head Start program experience, and grant accounting expertise.

The Interim Fiscal Manager role is a hybrid position, working onsite Monday through Wednesday and remotely Thursday and Friday . This is a contract position with the possibility of direct hire.

Interim Fiscal Manager Responsibilities

• Oversee the organization's day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Manage the general ledger, month-end and year-end close processes, and financial reporting.
• Prepare accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Administer federal, state, and private grant funding, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Monitor grant budgets, expenditures, reimbursements, and funding allocations.
• Prepare financial reports for grantors and funding agencies, including Early Head Start program reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, Uniform Guidance, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and provide audit support documentation.
• Prepare account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist with organizational budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Monitor financial performance and provide recommendations to leadership regarding operational improvements.
• Utilize accounting systems and financial reporting tools to improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, program directors, and external stakeholders to support organizational financial objectives.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls.

Interim Fiscal Manager Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Strong nonprofit (NFP) accounting experience required.
• Experience supporting Early Head Start or similar federally funded programs required.
• Extensive grant accounting experience, including grant budgeting, compliance, reporting, and reimbursement processes.
• Full-cycle general ledger accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Internal controls and audit experience preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics ERP preferred.
• Experience with Sage, Sage Intacct, and Solver reporting platform is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and financial reporting.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with executive leadership, program managers, auditors, and funding agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting strict reporting deadlines.
• Self-starter with a collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced nonprofit environment.
• High level of integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to financial stewardship.

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