Job Description

ACCOUNTING MANAGER
The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is seeking to hire an Accounting Manager.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Accounting Manager is an enthusiastic and experienced professional dedicated to helping the Foundation accomplish its mission by ensuring the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of its financial processes. The Accounting Manager plays a key role in managing complex accounting tasks, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the organization's strategic goals. Reporting to the Controller, this exempt position is part of the Finance team.
A successful Accounting Manager has a high level of attention to detail, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a strong ability to handle multiple priorities. This individual must uphold the highest ethical standards and maintain client and Foundation confidentiality at all times.
The Community Foundation offers a competitive compensation package with excellent benefits.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage Investment, Trust, and Outside Investor Accounting

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of accounting entries related to outside investors.
• Maintain accurate records of income allocations, annuity payments, charitable remainder trusts (CRTs), charitable gift annuities (CGAs) and pooled income funds.
• Prepare internal financial reports summarizing activity and outstanding balances for program and mission related investments.

Gift, Stock and Contribution-Related Accounting

• Oversee all accounting functions related to stock gifts, including receipt dates, share quantities, valuation, and donor information. Also includes communication and coordination with our Giving Strategies team, who is responsible for working with current and prospective clients.
• Support gift processing workflows and maintain accurate client project accounting within the financial system.

Grants, External Funding and Program Support

• Support financial reporting for the Niagara Area Foundation and Wyoming Foundation, both geographic divisions of the Community Foundation, to ensure accuracy, completeness and timely delivery of required reports.
• Develop and maintain reporting for grant-related information to inform Community Impact meetings.
• Coordinate with Community Impact staff to ensure grant activity aligns with the general ledger and organizational reporting expectations.

Budget to Actual Reporting

• Prepare budget to actual quarterly reports
• Assist Controller and VP of Finance with monitoring results and highlighting key variances and trends.
• Assist other functional areas with budget reporting needs.

Systems, Process Improvement, and ACH Implementation

• Help support the ACH implementation project, supporting the transition to new payment methods and ensuring strong internal controls and accurate processing of disbursements.
• Collaborate with other team members to enhance system efficiencies and reporting accuracy.
• Support the Controller in documenting and improving standard operation procedures within Finance.

Audit, Compliance and Internal Controls

• Support the Controller in preparing for audits and other compliance deliverables.
• Maintain strong internal controls related to investment accounting, grants, reconciliations, annuities and assigned financial processes.
• Protect the Foundation's reputation and value by maintaining confidentiality and promoting the highest standards of accuracy.

OTHER JOB DUTIES:

• Perform special projects or tasks as assigned by the Controller.
• Support other functional areas with financial assistance they may need.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:

• None

TRAVEL

• Generally, travel is primarily within the eight counties of Western New York.
• Minimal travel may be required for professional development or organizational funds.

TECHNICAL EXPERTISE/EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• A minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in investment management, fund accounting, and/or financial reporting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and financial software systems.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and practices (GAAP).
• Experience with reconciliations, reporting, and general ledger management.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders of various backgrounds and interests in the community.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

Salary Range: $70,000 - $85,000 Annually
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION:
For more than a century, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo has enhanced and encouraged long-term philanthropy in the Western New York community. A 501 (c)(3) organization, the Community Foundation's mission is: Connecting people, ideas and resources to improve lives in Western New York. Established in 1919, the Community Foundation has made the most of the generosity of individuals, families, foundations and organizations who entrust charitable assets to the Community Foundation's care. Learn more at .
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Community foundations are designed to grow and evolve as our community's needs change, and new positions are regularly created as a result. As the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo continues to grow, we're looking for talented people who want to use their abilities to make a lasting difference. If that is you, then please send a cover letter explaining your interest in this position and what you would bring to the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo.
Applications may also be received by U.S. Postal Service if an electronic medium is not available. No calls please.
Application deadline: January 15, 2026. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. As such, the Community Foundation for Greater Buffalo is committed to providing a work environment that is free of all forms of unlawful harassment, discrimination and retaliation.

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