About the Foundation

The William T. Grant Foundation supports research to improve the lives of young people ages 5-25 in the United States. Our grantmaking centers on high-quality empirical research that has the potential to advance theory, build evidence, and inform policy and practice. Our current focus areas are: 1) programs, policies, and practices that reduce inequality in youth outcomes; and 2) strategies to improve the use of research evidence in policies and practices that affect youth. Our funding spans various social science disciplines and across child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health, employment, youth programs, and education systems.

About the Position

The Accounting Manager oversees day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This role owns the monthly close process, maintains the organizations accounting systems, and partners closely with the Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration, on audits, budgeting, tax compliance, and investment accounting. The Accounting Manager serves as a key partner and primary support to the Senior Vice President, Finance and Administration, leading and developing accounting staff and contributes to continuous improvement of financial processes and controls. To fulfill these responsibilities, the position brings strong accounting expertise, a positive and collaborative mindset, and a commitment to accuracy, accountability, and service.

The expected start date is April 2026. This is a full-time, exempt position based onsite at the Foundations New York City office. This position operates under the Foundations hybrid model, with a minimum of three onsite days per week. The position is primarily a sedentary role with the occasional need to move around the office to convene with other staff and access office machinery and supplies. The Foundation will consider requests for reasonable accommodation on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Travel for this role is rare and usually limited to one or two conferences annually.

Responsibilities:

Bank Liaison

1. Serve as liaison with banking institutions.
2. Oversee daily cash management and ensure scheduling of funds transfers for adequate liquidity.
3. Maintain banking authorizations and required resolutions.

Payroll

1. Process payroll submission to outsourced provider.
2. Ensure accurate and timely payroll and tax filings.
3. Identify and resolve payroll adjustments.
4. Review year-end payroll related and other tax forms (W-2/1099s forms).
5. Reconcile of Form 941.

Accounts Payable

1. Own day-to-day execution and supervise AP processing, approval of workflows, and payment execution.
2. Oversee a…