Accounting Manager

Job Title: Accounting Manager

Status: Exempt

Hours: 35 hours /week, 4 days in person (Sherman Oaks), Friday remote

Reports To: Vice President of Finance

About American Jewish University

American Jewish University (AJU)’s mission is singularly focused on the future of Jewish life in North America—training and educating the next generation of rabbis, educators, professionals, and lay leaders, and creating innovative, dynamic pathways for Jewish learning and living. With campuses in Sherman Oaks, Beverly Hills, and Simi Valley, CA, along with distance education programs that reach learners across the nation and around the world, AJU is a private, nonprofit institution of higher education offering degree-granting and for-credit academic programs, as well as community-based (non-formal academic) learning opportunities.

AJU offers a variety of degree-granting programming, such as fully online programs in early childhood education at the BA, MA, EdD, and certificate levels, as well as an EdD in Jewish Education and Communal Leadership. The University also offers an in-person MA in Rabbinic Studies and ordains Conservative rabbis. In addition, AJU delivers for-credit online supplemental undergraduate programming to high school students and teens nationwide. In 2024–25, the University enrolled 150 full-time equivalent (FTE) students across all programs.

Position Overview

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the organization’s accounting operations and maintaining the integrity of financial data, reporting, and compliance functions. This role partners closely with leadership to ensure financial processes are accurate, efficient, and aligned with organizational objectives.

The position provides leadership across multiple accounting functions, including general ledger activity, payables, receivables, financial analysis support, and operational accounting processes. The Accounting Manager is expected to create a culture of accountability, collaboration, and responsiveness while ensuring deadlines and reporting requirements are consistently met.

This role requires a hands-on leader, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to effectively manage both people and processes. Success in this position depends not only on technical expertise, but also on the ability to build positive working relationships across departments, communicate professionally under pressure, and lead teams through change and process improvement initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities
• Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and maintain supporting documentation
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Strengthen and monitor internal accounting controls and procedures
• Support annual audit preparation and external audit requests
• Supervise and mentor accounting personnel across operational accounting functions
• Collaborate with department leaders to improve financial processes and accountability
• Identify opportunities for workflow improvements, efficiency, and standardization
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit GAAP and organizational policies

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong analytical ability, sound judgment, professionalism, and a proactive management style. This individual must be capable of balancing operational detail with leadership responsibilities while fostering productive relationships throughout the organization.

A disciplined approach to reconciliations, review procedures, and financial oversight is essential for success in this role.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5 years in a leadership accounting role
• GAAP Accounting
• CPA preferred
• Leadership and management
• Analytical skills
• Communication skills

Compensation

• This is a full-time, exempt position with a salary range of $125,000 to $140,000 annually, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and demonstrated track record.
• American Jewish University offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include health, dental, and vision insurance; retirement plan participation; paid time off; and other employee benefits.
• Total compensation is designed to be competitive with peer institutions and reflective of the scope, complexity, and strategic impact of the role.

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Please note that this job description is not meant to cover or include all the tasks, duties, and responsibilities the employee may be required to perform, and may be subject to change at the company’s discretion, with or without notice or contemporaneous update to this document. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to the extent required by and in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law; contact Human Resources to request reasonable accommodation. Nothing in this job description modifies the at-will nature of employment.

If you require accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact [email protected].

American Jewish University (AJU) is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all forms and areas of the university. Please visit our full diversity statement at https://aju.edu/.

Pay: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience leading a high performing team as a supervisor?

Experience:

• leadership accounting: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person