We're Hiring: Accounting Manager

Location: Providence, RI
Reports To: Chief of Finance
Employment Type: Full-Time (Monday - Friday, 8 hour shifts)

Lead the Numbers. Develop the Team. Drive the Mission.

Are you an experienced accounting leader who brings strong judgment, steady team leadership, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement? Do you enjoy building strong teams, improving processes, and ensuring financial integrity in a mission-driven organization? If so, we’d love to meet you.

Why Join Children’s Friend?

At Children’s Friend, we believe every child deserves a strong start. As part of our team, you’ll have the chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and be part of a diverse and inclusive workplace where your efforts matter every day. Join our team and help strengthen the financial foundation behind services that support children and families across Rhode Island.

What You’ll Do:

The Accounting Manager role is critical to maintaining the financial discipline, operational consistency, and stewardship that support Children’s Friend’s mission and long-term sustainability. The right candidate will possess strong accounting experience, judgment, steady leadership, and a commitment to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Lead daily accounting operations, including general ledger activity, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
Hire, Supervise, coach, and develop at team of individuals on the Finance team (up to 10 max).
Prepare and review financial statements, reports, and supporting documentation
Review balance sheet reconciliations, investigate variances, and resolve issues
Maintain internal controls, accounting procedures, and audit-ready records
Monitor compliance with grants, contracts, donor restrictions, and funding requirements
Coordinate annual audits and external reviews
Partner with HR, program, and operations teams to support accurate financial reporting and coding
Identify process improvements that increase consistency, accuracy and efficiency
Help create a team environment grounded in accountability, professionalism, and development

What You Bring:

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
10 years of progressive accounting experience, with 3-5 years being in a supervisory role
Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
Experience in nonprofit, government, or grant-funded environments
Proven ability to lead and develop accounting staff

Preferred Qualifications

CPA or CMA designation
Experience with federal grants and Uniform Guidance
Experience using nonprofit accounting software such as NetSuite, MIP, Financial Edge, Sage, or Intacct

Work Environment

On-site presence will be required.This is a hybrid position requiring both remote and onsite work. Flexibility to work extended hours during peak periods, including audits, budgeting cycles, year-end close, and program reviews, is expected.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to equity and diversity in the workplace. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at talent@cfsri.org.

Children’s Friend offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes the following:

Medical Dental and Vision coverage
Employer contributions to the 403(b) plan
Employer-paid Life and Disability insurance
Flex Spending Accounts
12 Paid Holidays
Competitive Vacation Benefits
Training and Professional Development
Education Assistance
Student Loan Repayment Assistance

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