Accounting Manager

Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students for future generations.

MHS is seeking an Accounting Manager to oversee month-end, quarterly and annual close processes as well as annual audit support, tax form preparation, and enterprise financial systems. This role plays a critical role part in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and strong decision support across the organization which is essential to the perpetuity of the school. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and modernize financial operations while working in a uniquely resourced mission-driven organization with meaningful impact and a collaborative, values-based culture. It is an on-site position with salary between $83,000 - $111,000, depending on years of experience, plus an exceptional benefits package.

Responsibilities include\:

• Lead month-end, quarterly, and annual close processes

• Own financial accuracy, audits, and GAAP compliance

• Oversee general ledger, reconciliations, and fixed assets

• Manage Form 990, NAIS reporting, and audit deliverables

• Serve as SME for PeopleSoft (Financials & GL)

• Partner across HR/Finance on system integration and reporting

• Oversee cash management & banking activities

• Provide leadership across accounting and shared services