New Haven Ecology Project / Common Ground High School is Seeking an Accounting Manager
Full-Time position
Location: New Haven, CT
About New Haven Ecology Project/Common Ground HSCommon Ground is a center for environmental learning in New Haven, Connecticut. “Farm meets forest meets city” on Common Ground’s 20 acre campus at the base of West Rock Ridge. The site abuts the 1800 acre West Rock State Park, sharing hiking trails, wildlife, and diverse natural habitats with the surrounding forests. Common Ground’s urban farm produces sustainably grown food for programs and our community and is home to friendly farm animals. Common Ground’s Charter High School uses the site as an organizing principle of its curriculum which is guided by an ecological framework highlighting the connection and interdependence of all living and non-living things. Each year, more than 10,000 community members participate in festivals, field trips, after-school programs, and other educational opportunities on site. For more information visit www.commongroundct.org.
About the Position
New Haven Ecology Project Inc. (NHEP) is the 501c Non-Profit Entity that includes an Urban Farm, Environmental Education Center and a Public Charter High School (CGHS). NHEP and CGHS have two completely separate QuickBooks and Payroll Systems. Due to state and federal regulations, the finances for these entities must be tracked and audited separately but do live under one Tax ID Number. Many of the tasks listed below are performed individually for each side of the organization and each side of the organization has different regulations/norms that must be followed to ensure continued success.
The Accounting Manager serves in the following capacities:
Supervises: Staff Accountant; liaises with YPTC (Your Part-Time Controller) and external accountants/auditors.
Position Summary
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and transparency in accordance with GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, donor restrictions, and Connecticut state requirements. This role combines strategic financial oversight with hands-on accounting and administrative responsibilities, supporting organizational leadership, program teams, development staff, and the Board of Directors.
Core Responsibilities
Financial Operations & Oversight
Financial Reporting & Board Support
Budgeting & Forecasting
Grant, Donor & Fund Accounting
Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls