Accounting Manager

Visa Sponsored Job:

No

Relocation Assistance Eligible:

No

Job Location:

Boulder, Colorado

Position Type:

Full time, Regular

Salary Range: $95,587 - $119,483

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role.*

Job Description Summary

The Accounting Manager plays a key role in overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The person in this role is responsible for managing and participating in all activities incorporated into the month-end and year-end close cycles and execution of the financial reporting process in a fast-paced environment. The incumbent will ensure financial statements are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and help develop, maintain and ensure compliance with strong internal controls in the financial reporting area and compliance with the Uniform Guidance eCFR Title 2 Subtitle A Chapter 2 part 200 requirements.


The Accounting Manager directly supervises accounts receivable and supports the Assistant Controller and Controller to oversee the accounting team and the associated business processes.


The successful candidate will ensure the timely and accurate closing of the subledgers and general ledger in addition to complete, accurate, and timely preparation and delivery of financial statement reporting packages, account reconciliation, invoicing, compliance reporting and P&L analysis. The ideal candidate will enjoy solving challenging problems and will have a broad set of accounting-related responsibilities.


The Accounting Manager collaborates closely with Lab/Center/Program/Office (LCPO) teams to ensure accurate billing, reporting, and financial tracking for sponsored projects. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to streamline processes while maintaining internal controls. This position may also supervise accounting staff and contribute to process improvements and system enhancements.

Job Description

Application Deadline:

• This position will be posted until 11:59:59 pm MT on Friday, February 6, 2026.

Required application materials: (preferably in PDF Format)

• Resume
• Questionnaire (embedded in application)

Background Checks: Conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more.

Work Location: Regardless of flexible work arrangements, UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

What You Will Do

Here is a brief summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role.

• Assist with the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with regulations, circulars and established best practices.

• Manages the preparation of and issuance of UCAR’s audited financial statements.

• Manages the preparation and issuance of UCAR’s 990 and 990T tax returns and provides support for the 403b & 457 audits.

• Manages all external audit field work preparation.

• Assists in the optimization of the current financial reporting systems, in conjunction with UCAR Budget and Planning, and provides insight into business process improvements.

• Manages sponsored agreement compliance, journal entries, invoices, budgets, sales tax and verifies that reconciliations are performed on a regular basis.

• Assists in communicating changes in related policy and procedural changes to LCPOs,providing training as necessary

• Interacts with Contracts staff to clarify contract requirements and internal roles and responsibilities

• Stays informed about regulatory changes, accounting pronouncements changes, and auditing standard changes

• Assisting in implementing new guidance revisions in OMB and GAAP

• Implements audit recommendations approved by the CFO

Who We'd Love To Join Our Team

Successful candidates will ensure their application materials speak to the following criteria:
Education and Experience:

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field, minimum 7 years of relevant work experience in a large nonprofit, including management experience and advanced experience working in a Federally Funded Research and Development Center; or equivalent education and experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google-suite applications; advanced spreadsheet skills

• Strong attention to detail; excellent communication skills both written and oral; must be able to handle a fast paced, high stress environment

DESIRED:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or ability to pass the exam within 3 years of accepting position

• Experience with Workday Financials 

• Experience working for a government or government-funded organization

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Leadership & Team Management: Proven ability to lead, motivate, and mentor a team. Skilled in performance management and encouraging an environment of continuous improvement. Ability to delegate effectively and hold the team accountable.

• Accounting Knowledge: Advanced knowledge of accounting practices and GAAP, general ledger reconciliations, OMB Uniform Guidance, Cost Accounting Standards (modified and full) and financial reporting. Must have strong attention to detail and ability to resolve discrepancies independently. Ability to interpret and apply a variety of laws, rules, regulations, and standards. 

• Software Proficiency: Experience in understanding the interrelationship of various enterprise applications and their integrations between systems; preference given to candidates with comprehensive knowledge of Workday Financials 

• Organizational Skills: Ability to plan, organize, and direct a team of individuals, as well as individual workload. 

• Communication: Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively. Strong customer service mindset when dealing with both internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits Overview 

UCAR affirms its commitment to employees through competitive benefits. In addition to medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance,  UCAR offers a variety of programs focused on work-life balance and professional, and personal development. These include:

• Tuition Assistance, time off allowance to attend classes, and other professional development opportunities.

• UCAR contributes 10% of your eligible pay into your retirement account; 100% fully vested on day one.

• Starting minimum accrual of 20 days of personal time off each year (prorated for less than full-time positions).

• 10 paid holidays.

• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Short-term medical leave paid at 100% of your regular salary.

• EcoPass for local Colorado residents to use the Denver and Boulder-area transit system at no cost.

Commitment to Job Application Fairness

Applicants are not required to provide age or age-related information and may redact information related to age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution from any submissions during the initial application process.

Some Final Considerations

At NSF NCAR| UCAR | UCP, you will work alongside a dedicated team of professionals conducting critical research and community outreach to solve complex Earth system science  problems including climate change, air pollution, extreme weather, floods, drought, wildfires, and space weather, all with the goal of improving human life and reducing economic loss. Each of us, from scientists to the professionals who support their work, serves the public and a collaborative community of scientists in our mission to understand the complex processes that make up the Earth system, from the ocean floor to the Sun’s core.

Flexible Work

At UCAR, we are committed to supporting our mission by giving staff the flexibility to find the schedule and location that works best to maintain their own work-life circumstances and reach their full potential as professionals. Many positions within our organization are eligible for fully on-site, hybrid (three days per week) and/or flexible work hours.

Equal Opportunity Employer

UCAR is committed to providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy. Whatever your intersection of identities, you are welcome at UCAR.

Export Control

All positions are required to comply with U.S. export compliance regulations and work location requirements regarding access to facilities and research systems.

Work Location

UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories.

AI Software

ChatGPT and similar AI software are powerful tools that are changing the way society receives, processes, and leverages information promptly. While we acknowledge its benefits and do not restrict leveraging it with job applications, we highly encourage a majority of the applicant material to be original work.