Accounting Manager

Company Overview

For over 60 years, Operation Mobilization (OM) has been working around the world to motivate and equip Christians to share God's love. OM's mission is to see vibrant communities of Jesus followers among the least reached. To advance the mission of Operation Mobilization, the Accounting Manager oversees the organization’s financial activities, ensuring accurate, transparent, and compliant financial operations.

Job Summary

This role manages day‑to‑day accounting functions, supports budgeting and reporting, and safeguards the organization’s resources in alignment with its mission and values. This role will focus on providing outstanding customer service through integrity, compassion, collaboration, and responsible financial management as we work to fulfill our mission and prioritize prayer, stewardship, discipleship, and faithful service. Support the Controller and the CFO in reviewing and reporting overall financial activity to Leadership Team.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Ensure Accurate and Timely Financial Reporting
• Maintain Strong Internal Controls and Compliance
• Lead Efficient Accounting Operations
• Support Strategic Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Enhance Financial Processes and Systems
• Provide Financial Insights and Decision Support
• Manage and Develop the Accounting Team
• Uphold Ethical Stewardship and Transparency
• Oversight of gift processing ensuring timely and accurate project setups and gift entries and designations.
• Manage general accounting processes and practices
• Monitor status of fund/project balances to avoid overspending of project funds. Ensure that net assets do not have negative balances.
• POC for donor and OMer inquiries about gifts to OM and project codes assignments.
• Implement financial policies and procedures covering all areas of financial operations to ensure that policies comply with GAAP, federal and state regulations, based on broad guidelines provided by the Chief Financial Officer.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls
• Lead the monthly close process, oversee financial reporting accuracy, and manage key accounting functions including accounts payable, payroll, gift processing, worker’s comp, 403B deposits and general ledger activity.
• Review and approve journal entries, maintain account reconciliations, and ensure compliance with audit, 1099, and state filing requirements.
• Serve as the subject matter expert for accounting systems and gift‑processing integrations, oversee database maintenance, administer corporate credit cards, and monitor project financials.
• Reconciles investment accounts with general ledger balances, prepares and records inter-company (ICH) reconciliations, and files state sales and use tax when required. 
• Provide guidance and direct supervision to the Sr. Accountant and Gift Entry Team.
• Conduct regular meetings and document periodic performance reviews.  
• Each team member is expected to participate in the team life activities of OM, including:  
  • Team events that focus on prayer, fellowship, training and development  
  • Task Forces or Working Groups that facilitate cross-department collaboration  
  • Modeling the culture of OM USA  

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong Excel skills.
• Excellent understanding of accounting rules and procedures including the Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field required.
• CPA preferred, but not required
• At least 5 years nonprofit accounting experience
• At least 3 years’ experience managing staff

Benefits and Perks

• OM offers health, life, dental, FSA, PTO, 403b retirement plans and professional development through LinkedIn 
• OM offers a relaxed dress code, free coffee and tea, 4 days in office and 1 remote day, free parking and employee discounts 

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