Senior Finance & Grant Accounting Manager

(Remote | Nonprofit Sector | Confidential Search)

Holistic is partnering with a national, mission-driven nonprofit organization to identify a Senior Finance & Grant Accounting Manager. This is a confidential search conducted on behalf of our client and is not a position with Holistic.

Our client is a growing nonprofit organization operating across multiple regions. This role will serve as a key partner to senior finance leadership and play a critical role in strengthening nonprofit accounting operations, grant oversight, and compliance infrastructure.

This opportunity is ideal for an experienced nonprofit accounting professional who thrives in collaborative environments, exercises strong judgment, and can confidently manage complex grant and financial processes.

Position Overview:

The Senior Finance & Grant Accounting Manager works closely with the organization’s senior finance leadership to support financial reporting, grant compliance, audit readiness, and cross-functional financial operations.

This role collaborates regularly with program, development, and operations teams to ensure financial accuracy, strong internal controls, and alignment with funder requirements.

Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Management & Accounting Support

• Support month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensure accurate recording of expenses, revenues, and funds in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
• Assist with internal financial reports, variance analyses, and audit schedules
• Provide quality control review of bookkeeping work

Grant Accounting & Compliance

• Monitor grant spending to ensure proper allocation and compliance with donor and contractual requirements
• Prepare and support grant financial reports and invoices
• Maintain grant tracking tools and monitor over/under spending
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and private funder requirements, including Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200), as applicable
• Support Single Audit preparation and respond to auditor and funder requests
• Assist with grant budget development and revisions

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support

• Partner with program, development, and operations teams on grant-funded activities
• Provide guidance on allowable costs, documentation standards, and financial processes
• Support financial components of proposals, renewals, and grant close-outs
• Participate in recurring finance and development meetings
• Serve as a financial resource across departments

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Support strong internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Assist with oversight of purchasing, credit cards, and expense management processes
• Identify opportunities to improve financial workflows and reporting efficiency
• Support audit readiness throughout the year

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• 4–6+ years of nonprofit accounting experience, including grant accounting
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial practices
• Experience with federal and private grants; familiarity with Uniform Guidance and Single Audits strongly preferred
• CPA preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Professional judgment and ability to collaborate cross-functionally
• Comfortable working independently while partnering closely with senior leadership
• Experience working in a mission-driven organization preferred

Confidential Search Information

This search is being conducted confidentially. The organization’s name will be shared with candidates who advance to interview stages.

Holistic is serving as the search partner for this role. Applications will be reviewed by Holistic’s recruitment team on behalf of the client organization.

EEO Statement

Our client is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Remote