Accounting and Reporting Manager
Employment Type
Job (Full-time)Job Categories
Administrative & Finance
Job Description
The Accounting & Reporting Manager plays a vital role within the Accounting Department at Norfolk Botanical Garden, overseeing financial accounting and reporting operations. This position works closely with the Vice President of Finance to ensure the accurate and timely preparation of budgets and financial reports. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented professional with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, extensive experience in accounting, and the ability to interpret financial data to support organizational decision-making. This role requires a commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration in a dynamic nonprofit environment.
About Us
Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) is a non-profit 501(c) 3 and named #3 BEST Botanical Garden across the United States 2023-Fodor’s Travel. NBG is part of the Coastal Virginia community and is currently undergoing the largest renovation in the Garden’s history with The Garden of Tomorrow. NBG employees are passionate about furthering the mission, which is to immerse visitors in a world of beauty, lead through environmental action, and inspire through education and connection to nature.
Duties & Responsibilities
•Lead the development and management of the organizational budget, including researching, analyzing, and determining allocations across various departments and expense categories to ensure alignment with strategic goals and financial sustainability.
•Maintain and oversee general ledger accounts, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with accounting standards.
•Record financial transactions in the general ledger by preparing and posting closing journal entries in a timely and accurate manner.
•Perform comprehensive monthly account reconciliations to ensure proper alignment of financial records and resolve any discrepancies.
•Reconcile bank statements, identifying and investigating discrepancies to ensure accurate cash management and reporting.
•Prepare monthly departmental budget reports, providing financial insights and recommendations to support informed decision-making.
•Generate and review accurate internal balance sheets and profit & loss statements, ensuring completeness and accuracy before final approval.
•Oversee and manage relationships with revenue merchant service vendors, ensuring efficient processing of payments and transactions.
•Demonstrate a strong understanding of the budgeting process, assisting in forecasting, monitoring, and providing strategic financial recommendations.
•Apply knowledge of cost allocations to ensure accurate expense distribution across departments and projects.
•Oversee new vendor credit applications and ensure W-9 compliance.
•Maintain detailed records of fixed assets, tracking acquisitions, disposals, and calculating depreciation in accordance with accounting policies.
•Conduct in-depth financial analysis and support special projects as assigned, leveraging data-driven insights to enhance financial operations and inform leadership decisions.
•Additional duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
•A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
•A minimum of 5-7 years of relevant accounting experience is preferred, with experience in a nonprofit setting considered a plus.
•Strong proficiency in general ledger accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
•Thorough understanding of and ability to apply Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
•Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to convey financial concepts to non-financial staff.
•Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.
•A team-oriented mindset with the ability to work effectively across departments.
•High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive financial information.
Additional Information
•Health insurance including an HSA or copay option (NBG pays 70% of individual premium and 65% of dependent/family premium)
•403(b) retirement plan with discretionary 4% match
•Company sponsored life-insurance coverage.
•Group rates on voluntary benefits such as dental, supplemental medical expense insurance, FSA, DCA, vision, STD, LTD, accident and critical illness.
•Paid vacation, sick leave and holidays.
•Professional development opportunities.
•Staff discounts on programming & gift shop. NBG logo wear for work provided.
•EAP services for all employees.
Application Instructions
Send Applications to hr@nbgs.org
Application Deadline:June 27, 2025
