Accounting Manager

Remote Position – Must reside in Florida or Georgia

Salary: $85,00-$95,000

Working Hours: M-F 8:00am-5:00pm

Job Summary: 

At Pace, we transform girls’ lives through academic, counseling, and supportive services delivered through a gender-responsive, strength-based, and trauma-informed approach. Our team members create safe spaces where girls can learn, heal, build confidence, and achieve their full potential.

The Accounting Manager oversees Pace’s day-to-day accounting operations and supports the financial stewardship of an organization with an annual budget of approximately $50 million. Reporting to the Controller, this role ensures accurate financial reporting, effective internal controls, and compliance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, grant and donor requirements, and applicable regulations. The Accounting Manager leads the accounting team and partners across the organization to strengthen financial processes and provide timely information that supports sound decision-making.

Who We Are:

At Pace we transform girls’ lives through academic and counseling programs based on girl-centered, strength-based and trauma informed framework. Team members create a safe place for girls to learn, process, heal and begin again.

Founded in 1985, Pace Center for Girls is a nonprofit organization that believes all girls, regardless of their story, deserve a safe and supportive space where they can become strong, compassionate and successful women.

• Our Day program offers a comprehensive educational experience aligned with local school districts’ curriculum and Florida Department of Education requirements. The year-round program provides academics, counseling and life skills training for middle and high-school aged girls.
• Our Reach program brings support directly to girls, ages 11-17, meeting them in their local schools, within their communities, or even at home. 

Our Culture:

At Pace, our culture is built on core beliefs that foster a supportive, mission-driven, and empowering environment where girls can thrive and reach their full potential.   Our culture is rooted in the following foundational behaviors:

Caring – We are warm, sincere, compassionate, and collaborative, fostering an environment of support and connection.

Purposeful – We are focused on our mission and committed to social responsibility, ensuring our efforts make a meaningful impact.

Learning Oriented – We are open, inventive, and exploratory, continuously seeking growth and improvement.

Results Driven – We are focused on achieving goals and measurable success, ensuring accountability and progress.

Girl-Centered – The ways that girls learn and develop are unique. That's why we've created an environment that responds to their needs so they can feel safe enough to develop meaningful and trusting relationships while embracing their capabilities, strengths and autonomy.

Using Your Strengths – Every girl brings something exceptional to the table. At Pace, we focus on developing these special characteristics. By supporting a girl's talents and positive attributes we help her achieve her goals.

Understanding Trauma – Trauma can alter the course of a girl's life. At Pace, we recognize that trauma may be the root cause of unhealthy behaviors, which is why we work hard to help heal and empower girls.

What We Offer:

• Growth and Development - Competitive salaries, ongoing learning and development opportunities, and subject-specific instructional coaching to support growth and success.
• Work Life Balance – Full-time team members accrue 10 vacation days, 10 sick days, and 2 personal days annually, with additional PTO earned based on length of service. Team members also receive 14 paid national holidays and an additional 5 days off during Wellness Week. Center-based team members follow a balanced annual schedule that includes 230 academic days and 20 dedicated in-service planning days. Teachers become eligible for an additional 2 weeks of PTO after one year of employment.
• Comprehensive Benefits - Full-time team members are eligible for a range of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, critical illness, accident coverage, legal and identity theft protection, and a 403(b)-retirement plan. Team members working 30 or more hours per week are eligible for medical, dental, FSA, HSA, and the 403(b)-retirement plan. Those working less than 30 hours per week are eligible for the 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Mental Health and Well-Being - All team members have access to wellness resources, offering wellness rewards, counseling sessions, leadership coaching, mindfulness resources, and more to support their overall well-being.

What This Role Does:

Lead Accounting and Financial Reporting

• Oversee accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, fixed assets, payroll accounting, and treasury activities.
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes and review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness.
• Monitor financial results and departmental budgets, investigate significant variances, and provide financial analysis and reporting to organizational leaders.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting for executive leadership and Board committees.
• Oversee banking activities, cash management, electronic payments, wire transfers, and other disbursements in accordance with internal controls.

Ensure Compliance and Financial Stewardship

• Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, organizational policies, grant and donor requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Oversee accounting and reporting for grants, donor-restricted funds, and program-specific funding, partnering with program leaders to support grant compliance and reimbursement requirements.
• Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors and coordinate audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation.
• Support Form 990, Single Audit, Form 1099 reporting, and other required financial and regulatory filings.
• Maintain effective internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures and identify opportunities to reduce risk and strengthen financial operations.

Lead the Accounting Team and Improve Operations

• Lead, coach, and develop accounting team members, establishing clear expectations and supporting performance, cross-training, and continuity of operations.
• Evaluate accounting processes and implement technology and workflow improvements that increase accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Support financial system upgrades, implementations, integrations, and other initiatives that strengthen Pace’s financial infrastructure.

Partner Across the Organization

• Build strong working relationships with program leaders, executive leadership, auditors, grantors, and external partners.
• Provide timely and accurate financial information and analysis to support organizational decision-making and stewardship of resources.
• Respond to financial information requests and provide responsive, collaborative service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs other duties as assigned

What We Require for the Job:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA designation preferred.
• Five to seven years of progressive accounting experience, including at least two to three years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, general ledger management, month-end and year-end close, audit preparation, and internal controls.
• Experience with nonprofit accounting, grants management, restricted funds, and nonprofit financial reporting strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP or accounting systems such as Multiview, Sage Intacct, NetSuite, or similar platforms.
• Strong financial analysis, organizational, problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

Other

• Expected to complete and participate in all required trainings and drills
• Required to align with the Mission, Values, and Guiding Principles, maintain ethical standards, and comply with all policies and procedures of Pace Center for Girls
• This position requires a Level II pre-employment background screening pursuant to Chapters 435, 984, 985 and 943, Florida Statutes, and the Department of Juvenile Justice policy and procedures. Additional information is available through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com