[Remote] Interim Fund Accounting Manager, Strategic Resources

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BDO USA is a leading accounting and advisory firm, and they are seeking an Interim Fund Accounting Manager to provide leadership and oversight of fund accounting operations. This role involves managing fund accounting activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and supervising accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily fund accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities for multiple funds
• Oversees month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate fund-level financial statements
• Prepares and reviews fund-specific financial reports, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, Uniform Guidance, and other applicable regulatory requirements for fund accounting
• Coordinates and supports external audits, tax filings, and compliance reporting
• Develops, implements, and monitors internal controls and accounting policies tailored to fund accounting
• Supervises and mentors fund accounting staff, providing guidance and training as needed
• Assists with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for fund management and reporting
• Identifies and implements process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and stewardship of resources
• Communicates fund financial information and recommendations to organizational leadership and stakeholders
• Supports transition and training for incoming fund accounting leadership
• Other duties as required

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, required
• Five (5) or more years of progressive accounting experience, required
• Two (2) or more years in a supervisory or management role, required
• Experience in fund accounting required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, required
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong leadership and team management abilities
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing organizational needs and environments
• Demonstrates professionalism and integrity in all interactions
• Knowledge of grant compliance, donor restrictions, and fund accounting principles
• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance, preferred
• Experience in public accounting or professional services, preferred
• Experience with interim or contract fund accounting assignments, preferred
• CPA, preferred
• Experience with major accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage, SAP), preferred
• Experience with fund accounting systems (e.g., Blackbaud, MIP Fund Accounting), preferred

Benefits

• We offer flexibility and opportunities for advancement.
• BDO is proud to be an ESOP company, reflecting a culture that puts people first, by sharing financially in our growth in value with our U.S. team.
• BDO is the first large accounting and advisory organization to implement an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). A qualified retirement plan, the ESOP offers participants a stake in the firm’s success through beneficial ownership and a unique opportunity to enhance their financial well-being.
• The annual allocation to the ESOP is fully funded by BDO through investments in company stock and grants employees the chance to grow their wealth over time as their shares vest and grow in value with the firm’s success, with no employee contributions.
• BDO Total Rewards that encompass so much more than traditional “benefits.” Click here to find out more!
• Benefits may be subject to eligibility requirements.

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