Scion Nonprofit Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for a Senior Manager, Accounting and FP&A for a respected community foundation dedicated to strengthening Central Texas through philanthropy, strategic partnerships, and community-driven change.
This full-time, hybrid opportunity is based in Austin, TX, and offers the chance to combine financial expertise with meaningful community impact.
POSITION OVERVIEW: The Senior Manager, Accounting and FP&A will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial planning, analysis, reporting, and accounting operations for a mission-driven community foundation.
Working closely with the CFO, Controller, and department leaders, this professional will develop financial models, oversee budgeting and forecasting, analyze organizational performance, and translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
This is an exciting opportunity for a collaborative, analytical finance professional to support sound financial stewardship while contributing to a more vibrant and equitable Central Texas.
PERKS: Competitive Compensation: Earn a salary of $120,000 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package.
Comprehensive Benefits: Access employer-paid health, dental, vision, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability insurance.
Financial Wellness: Benefit from a 401(k) plan with an employer match.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy generous paid time off and a family-friendly workplace recognized as a Best Place for Working Parents® since 2022.
Meaningful Mission and Growth: Join a collaborative, inclusive team where your financial expertise supports community impact, equity, and professional development.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Budgeting and Forecasting: Partner with the CFO, Controller, and department leaders to develop and monitor annual budgets and project budgets, maintain rolling 12-month and multi-year forecasts, and evaluate financial performance.
Financial Planning and Analysis: Build financial models to assess scenarios and their impact on assets and fee revenue, analyze administrative fee revenue and organizational costs, and manage the time-tracking platform supporting cost analysis.
Financial Reporting: Prepare monthly financial statements, analyze budget variances, develop ad hoc financial reports, and support reporting for the Investment Committee and Finance & Audit Committee.
Accounting Operations: Maintain accurate general ledger and subledger accounts in accordance with GAAP, oversee monthly bank activity and reconciliations, resolve general ledger questions, and manage journal entries and fixed-asset accounting.
Accounts Payable, Audit, and Tax: Review and approve accounts payable transactions, provide backup processing support as needed, prepare audit schedules and reconciliations, coordinate with auditors during fieldwork, and support audited financial statements and required tax filings, including Forms 1099, 8282, 990, and 990-T.
Systems and Process Improvement: Maintain expertise in Foundant Community Suite (CSuite) and stay current on system enhancements to support accurate, efficient financial operations.
QUALIFICATIONS: Strong financial modeling and analytical skills, with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable recommendations.
Solid accounting fundamentals, including GAAP, general ledger and subledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit support.
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and organizational decision-making through accurate reporting and financial insights.
A collaborative, service-oriented approach with the ability to partner effectively across departments, communicate financial information clearly, and balance detailed analysis with broader organizational priorities.
Preferred qualifications include a CPA or CMA, experience in fund or investment accounting, banking or nonprofit finance, and familiarity with reporting and data tools such as…