Position Title: Contract Compliance & Accounting Manager
Department: Administrative
Report to: Senior Director of Finance & Operations
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000 per year
Type: Full Time, Exempt

Position Summary
The Compliance and Accounting Manager plays a critical role in supporting Stepping Stone’s operational
excellence through strong financial stewardship and rigorous regulatory compliance. This position is
responsible for managing day-to-day accounting functions, maintaining internal controls, preparing
financial reports, and ensuring adherence to all applicable fiscal requirements for County, State, and
Federally funded programs.

In addition to financial oversight, this role leads organizational compliance efforts—ensuring programmatic adherence to regulatory requirements including Drug Medi-Cal, HIPAA, 42 CFR, and funder-
specific standards. The Compliance and Accounting Manager collaborates across departments to ensure that policies and procedures are developed, updated, and implemented consistently, aligning with both
contractual obligations and best practices in service delivery. The ideal candidate brings a strong
background in nonprofit finance and compliance, a deep understanding of behavioral health regulations,
and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to upholding Stepping Stone’s standards of integrity and
accountability.

Essential Functions
Contract Accounting & Grant Compliance

• Track and monitor spending on federal, state, and local contracts (e.g., Drug Medi-Cal, SAMHSA, HOPWA, Ryan White, DHCS, County of San Diego contracts)
• Ensure costs are allowable, allocable, and reasonable in compliance with funder regulations
• Maintain documentation for grant reporting and reimbursement requests
• Collaborate with program managers to align spending with budgets
• Assist with the preparation and timely financial reports to funders and leadership
• Ensure organization is following federal, state, and local contract employee training requirements including working with staff to obtain necessary training/certifications
• Assist in the timely and accurate filing of monthly, quarterly, and annual programmatic reports to funders and regulators
• Collaborate with auditors for workers’ compensation, payroll, as well as In-Depth Invoice Reviews and site visits
• Assist in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements
• Support annual independent audit and federal Single Audit (2 CFR Part 200)
• Assist in overseeing overall grant management and success, contract execution, and budget and contract amendments
• Serve as a back-up to the Senior Director of Finance and Operations, providing continuity in financial oversight and operational support during absences or as needed.

Internal Controls & Process Improvement

• Oversee the development and adherence of policies and procedures (both organizationally and program-specific) to remain current with changing government and funding regulations
• Help develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures
• Monitor internal controls and recommend enhancements
• Manage agency-wide information technology, including working with the contracted Managed Services IT vendor as well as maintaining employee training platforms (RELIAS and Paylocity)
• Assist with payroll journal entries and cost allocations

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of nonprofit accounting experience
• Familiarity with federal grant compliance (2 CFR Part 200, OMB Uniform Guidance)
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with accounting software (e.g., NetSuite, MIP, or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, vlookup, etc.)
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Current CPR/First Aid Certification (or within 90 days of hire)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to instruct and guide trainees of varying skill levels
• Successful completion of a criminal background check

Environmental Factors and Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential
• Office environment, exposure to computer screens for lengthy periods of time
• May require occasional evening and weekend work
• This position may occasionally lift and/or move more than 25 pounds

Benefits Package

• Health Premiums company paid, including Acupuncture and Chiropractic
• Dental & Vision company paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care & Dependent Care)
• Generous paid time off – sick & vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Retirement Employer Match up to 5%
• 15 Paid Holidays
• Life/AD&D Insurance company paid
• Long-term Term Disability Insurance company paid

Mission Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse, and welcoming work environment where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities for employment, advancement, and professional growth.