Senior Grants Accounting Manager

Perkins School for the Blind • Watertown, MA

29d

About The Position

Perkins helps children with disabilities find their place in the world. An international NGO, we are committed to delivering best-in-class education to children, providing immersive training and support to professionals and families, advocating for inclusion, and accelerating innovation for people with disabilities. At Perkins, we think courageously, act collaboratively, and we own our work. Join a supportive community committed to growth where your work makes a difference. What you can expect as our Senior Grants Accounting Manager Under the direction of the Senior Director of Accounting and Compliance, you are a highly analytical, mission-driven member in our Finance team. In this leadership role, you are responsible for the full lifecycle financial management of grants, contributions, and donor-restricted funds. You will ensure compliance with GAAP (FASB ASC 958 and ASC 606), donor intent, and internal controls. You will also play a central role in managing restricted revenue recognition, net asset release tracking and execution, and cross-functional reporting alignment between Finance, Development, and Program teams. Strong technical accounting skills, Workday Financials expertise, and experience with Adaptive Planning are essential to success in this role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required
• CPA required.
• Minimum 7 years of nonprofit finance experience, including substantial experience managing restricted revenue, net asset releases, and complex, multi-year grant portfolios.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP for nonprofits, particularly ASC 958 (Not-for-Profit Entities) and ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts).
• Advanced proficiency in Workday Financials and Adaptive Planning, including grant or project management, and analytical skills

Responsibilities

• Recognize restricted/unrestricted revenue per ASC 958 & 606.
• Manage and document net asset releases (time, purpose, conditional).
• Maintain schedules of restricted net assets and related journal entries.
• Lead monthly close for grants and restricted revenue.
• Track grants, contracts, and payments in Workday/Adaptive Planning.
• Collaborate with Development on grant setup and compliance.
• Monitor fund usage and reconcile actuals to budgets.
• Manage grant close-outs and ensure accurate revenue/expense recording.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and OMB Uniform Guidance.
• Prepare donor reports, billing, and drawdown requests.
• Support audits with schedules, reconciliations, and footnotes.
• Help optimize financial reporting tools and dashboards.
• Lead finance input in cross-functional grant reviews.
• Train staff on grant financials and net asset processes.
• Provide revenue forecasts and variance analysis.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness programs available.
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with employer match
• Education Benefits: Tuition reimbursement day one
• Paid Time Off
• Extras: Employee Recognition Programs, EAP, legal services, referral bonuses, credit union access, pre-tax MBTA passes and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior