ICA Fund is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to join its finance team in Oakland, California. This is a full-time hybrid position offering a competitive salary of $125,000–$150,000 per year, plus a discretionary annual bonus and a comprehensive benefits package.
The role is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional with substantial nonprofit finance experience who is ready to take on a leadership position within a mission-driven organization supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs.
About ICA Fund
ICA Fund works to accelerate promising businesses through mentorship, mission-aligned investment and practical business support. The organization focuses on helping small businesses led by underrepresented entrepreneurs access the coaching, capital and connections they need to grow.
Through targeted acceleration workshops, operating tools and hands-on advice from experienced business operators, ICA aims to expand access to resources that can help businesses create value and strengthen communities.
The Accounting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring that the organization’s financial operations remain accurate, efficient and well-controlled as its work continues to grow.
About the Accounting Manager Role
Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), the Accounting Manager will be a key member of ICA’s finance team.
The successful candidate will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, month-end closing, financial reporting, grant accounting, portfolio and investment finance support, audit preparation, internal controls and compliance tracking.
The role requires someone who can work independently, identify financial issues early and provide strong technical review before matters are escalated to the CFO.
The Accounting Manager will also provide direction and accountability to the Senior Staff Accountant.
Key Responsibilities
The position involves a broad range of financial responsibilities, including:
- Leading day-to-day finance operations and close coordination.
- Managing the month-end close process.
- Reviewing journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Preparing monthly and quarterly financial reporting packages.
- Analyzing budget-to-actual results and explaining variances.
- Managing restricted net assets and grant accounting.
- Supporting grant budgets and funder reporting.
- Tracking loans, notes, equity investments and repayments.
- Reviewing portfolio-related accounting schedules.
- Monitoring PRI loans, debt and other covenant requirements.
- Preparing audit schedules and supporting annual audits.
- Supporting Single Audit requirements.
- Strengthening internal controls and finance procedures.
- Identifying recurring errors and improving accounting workflows.
- Using technology and approved AI tools where appropriate to improve efficiency while maintaining accuracy.
The successful candidate will essentially serve as the first level of financial review, helping ensure that routine accounting matters are accurate and properly documented before reaching the CFO.
Qualifications
ICA is looking for an accounting professional with at least seven years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least four years in nonprofit accounting, grant accounting or a similarly complex environment.
Candidates should have hands-on experience with:
- Month-end close.
- Financial reconciliations.
- Financial statement preparation.
- Financial reporting.
- Audit support.
- Internal controls.
- Grant accounting.
- Restricted net assets.
- Fund accounting.
- Budget-to-actual analysis.
- Variance reporting.
- Accounting staff supervision or oversight.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are also important. The successful candidate should be able to investigate discrepancies, identify risks, strengthen documentation and communicate financial issues clearly to senior leadership.
Experience with CDFIs, nonprofit lenders, impact investing organizations or community development finance would be an advantage.
Additional preferred experience includes loan accounting, portfolio tracking, loan loss reserves, equity impairments, covenant reporting, federal award compliance and Form 990 preparation.
Familiarity with QuickBooks, Ramp, Rippling or similar finance systems is also beneficial.
Salary and Benefits
The Accounting Manager position offers an annual base salary of $125,000 to $150,000, depending on qualifications and experience. The compensation package also includes a discretionary annual bonus based on individual and organizational performance.
ICA’s benefits package includes:
- 13 paid holidays.
- Three weeks of annual paid vacation.
- 10 days of paid sick leave.
- Employer-paid health, dental and vision insurance.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- 50% employer-paid dependent health, dental and vision coverage.
- Mental health counseling.
- Virtual healthcare access.
- 401(k) plan with matching.
- Mobile phone and internet reimbursement.
Work Arrangement
This is a hybrid position based in Oakland, California. The Accounting Manager will be expected to work in the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Because the role works closely with the CFO and finance team, applicants should be comfortable balancing independent work with regular collaboration.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a resume and brief cover letter combined into one PDF or Word document.
Applications must be submitted by August 25, 2026 via email to icajobs@ica.fund.
ICA advises applicants not to use the Apply button on the website, as its application system is currently undergoing an update and clicking the button will not submit application materials.
The recruitment process may include one or two interviews, work-sample reviews, an exercise or case study, and reference checks.
For experienced nonprofit accounting professionals seeking a senior finance role with a mission-driven organization, this opportunity offers the chance to combine financial leadership with ICA Fund’s work supporting entrepreneurs and strengthening communities.
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