• Finance And Accounting Manager

    Aston Carter (Des Moines, IA)


    Job Title: Finance and Accounting ManagerJob Description

     

    The Finance and Accounting Manager plays a key leadership role in advancing the financial health and integrity of the organization. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this position leads a skilled accounting team, ensuring financial operations run efficiently. This includes managing budgeting, audits, grants, and payroll. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, hands-on leader who thrives in a mission-driven nonprofit environment, adept at turning complex financial data into meaningful insights.

    Responsibilities

    + Lead and mentor the accounting team, including accounts payable and payroll, fostering accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

    + Oversee payroll administration to ensure compliance with wage and hour laws, as well as IRS reporting requirements.

    + Oversee month-end close and deliver timely, accurate financial reports.

    + Manage federal and state grant billing, reporting, and compliance.

    + Collaborate with the CFO and program directors to review financial performance, budget variances, and grant spending.

    + Prepare the organization’s annual budget and support budget planning across departments.

    + Maintain strong internal controls and audit trails.

    + Lead coordination of the annual financial audit and 990 tax filing.

    + Prepare and monitor the annual indirect cost rate, ensuring compliance with grant requirements.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.

    + 10+ years of progressive experience in accounting and finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.

    + Demonstrated leadership in budgeting, audits, grants, and payroll management.

    + Strong working knowledge of financial systems, banking processes, and Microsoft 365, particularly Excel.

    + Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred.

    + Experience in nonprofit finance and grant compliance is strongly preferred.

     

    Work Environment

     

    This position will have 8 direct reports and offers the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement within the Des Moines area for the right candidate.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Permanent position based out of Des Moines, IA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $115000.00 - $135000.00/yr.

     

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    Workplace Type

     

    This is a hybrid position in Des Moines,IA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Dec 31, 2025.

    About Aston Carter:

    Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.