CLAM is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day accounting
operations that keep our organization financially sound and audit-ready. This role oversees
core accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable, the general ledger,
reconciliations, and monthly close, while maintaining the multi-fund accounting practices our
grant-funded, mission-driven work requires.
You will also play a key role in our real estate development work, managing the accounting
behind construction draws, contractor payments, and project cost tracking in close partnership
with our development team. This is a role for someone who is as comfortable in the technical
details of GAAP and fund accounting as they are explaining financial information clearly to
colleagues across the organization.
Reporting to the Executive Director and Director of Operations, you will partner closely with CLAM's outsourced CPA firm
on audit, tax, and technical accounting matters, and work with the Executive Director, Board of
Directors, and funders to keep CLAM's financial reporting accurate and on time.
What You'll Bring
● You bring precision and rigor to financial detail while keeping sight of the bigger picture
● You're comfortable managing multiple funding sources, deadlines, and reporting requirements at once
● You communicate financial information clearly to colleagues who aren't accountants
● You take ownership of processes and look for ways to make them more efficient
● You're motivated by mission-driven work and want your technical skills to serve a cause you believe in
● You collaborate well with external partners, including CPA firms, auditors, and funders
Responsibilities:
Accounting & Financial Operations
● Manage day-to-day operations including accounts payable/receivable, general ledger, reconciliations, monthly close, reporting, and cash management
● Maintain multi-fund accounting, cost allocations, restricted grants, and accounting systems for accurate reporting and audit readiness
● Reconcile monthly benefits premium payments (including payroll deductions and any FSA activity) and manage related account fees; partner with HR on discrepancy resolution
● Support continuous improvement of accounting processes and promote financial literacy across the organization
● Maintain accounting systems, process reimbursements, and prepare financial reports as needed.
Development & Project Accounting
● Manage accounting for affordable housing development projects, including construction draws, contractor payments, reimbursement requests, and project cost tracking in partnership with (title)
● Partner with development staff to support project reporting, financial closeout, cost recovery, and cost certifications
Budgeting, Reporting & Compliance
● Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and budget-to-actual reporting
● Prepare financial reports for Executive Director, Board of Directors, funders, lenders, and public agencies
● Manage grant reporting and serve as primary liaison for annual audits, working closely with CLAM’s outsourced CPA firm
Required
● Bachelor's degree in Accounting
● 5+ years of accounting experience, with progressively increasing responsibilities
● Nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and grant compliance experience
● Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and account reconciliations
● Experience preparing financial statements, supporting annual audits, and managing multiple funding sources or projects
● Proficiency with QuickBooks online & ancillary apps and advanced Microsoft Excel skills
● Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
● This role partners with CLAM's outsourced CPA/accounting firm on tax, audit, and technical accounting matters.
● Familiarity with G-Suite, Slack, Asana and Ramp, or similar tools, automation, AI adoption, streamlining and efficiency.
Preferred
● Active CPA
● Affordable housing, real estate development, construction accounting, or property management experience
● Experience tracking construction draws, project costs, reimbursements, or project-based accounting
● Familiarity with low-income communities, Community Land Trusts (CLTs), and mission-driven nonprofit organizations
Additional Information
This is a full-time, salaried, exempt, onsite position with a base salary ranging from $100,000 -
$110,000 Benefits include medical coverage, paid time off, sick pay, and a 403(b) retirement
program. CLAM provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and will
engage in the interactive process as required by applicable law.
CLAM is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive
workplace. In compliance with California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and other
applicable laws, we prohibit unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation based on
protected characteristics, including but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy and related conditions), gender identity/expression, sexual orientation, marital or
domestic partner status, age, national origin, citizenship, military/veteran status, genetic
information, medical condition, disability, and any other protected status.
Frequently-cited statistics show that women and people of color, as well as other marginalized
groups, apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. CLAM encourages you to
break that statistic and to apply. No one ever meets 100% of the qualifications. We look
forward to receiving your application.
About CLAM
Imagine helping build a community where every resident lives in a safe,
permanently-affordable home. At Community Land Trust Association of West Marin (CLAM)
our mission is to preserve economic and social diversity in West Marin by expanding access to
stable housing and homeownership. This year we're celebrating our 25th anniversary and
recently completed a major project to provide interim housing to nearly 40 families displaced
by nearby ranch closures.
CLAM is known for successfully delivering on its promise of affordable housing solutions;
working with multiple government, nonprofit, and philanthropic partners; navigating deals
with diverse stakeholders; and strengthening the role of residents in shaping the future of our
community. Consider joining CLAM in this period of tremendous growth, while we scale to
support our ambitious community vision for the coming years.
