Accounting and Research Manager

The Accounting and Research Manager SkillBridge Program at Ride Fear Free is designed for transitioning service members seeking executive level experience in financial leadership, strategic analysis, forecasting, and operational research. This position blends accounting management with high level data analysis to support revenue generation, event budgeting, sponsorship modeling, media valuation, and long term growth planning.Participants will gain hands on experience overseeing accounting systems, developing financial projections, conducting cost benefit analysis, and supporting executive decision making. This role integrates finance with marketing, media, fundraising, training programs, and safety initiatives, preparing the candidate for leadership roles in both private sector and government contracting environments.Apply Now:https://my.usaev.net/v2/preview/XzeuSbt1qLZMX1AD3Sqt

ABOUT THE JOB

The Accounting and Research Manager will operate as a financial strategist within Ride Fear Free, supporting executive leadership with accurate reporting, forecasting, compliance tracking, and operational analysis.Primary responsibilities include:Oversee bookkeeping systems, chart of accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting.Develop and manage event budgets, sponsorship revenue forecasts, training program cost analysis, and operational expense tracking.Conduct financial research to support grant applications, sponsorship proposals, nonprofit fundraising strategies, and government contracting opportunities.Build financial dashboards using Excel and cloud based tools for revenue tracking, KPI monitoring, and ROI measurement.Analyze advertising, media planning, and marketing expenditures to evaluate profitability and campaign performance.Create forecasting models for crowdfunding initiatives, safety training programs, merchandise sales, and sponsorship expansion.Support compliance documentation for nonprofit reporting, government registration, and audit preparation.Work cross departmentally with marketing, sponsorship, media, fundraising, and training teams to align financial planning with growth objectives.Research new financial technologies, AI driven accounting tools, and automation systems to improve reporting efficiency and scalability.Prepare executive reports for leadership meetings with actionable insights and performance summaries.This is a leadership track position intended to prepare the participant for senior financial management, operations leadership, or government contracting finance roles.Apply Now:https://my.usaev.net/v2/preview/XzeuSbt1qLZMX1AD3Sqt

RESPONSIBILITIES✨

• Oversee bookkeeping systems, chart of accounts, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Develop and manage event budgets, sponsorship revenue forecasts, training program cost analysis, and operational expense tracking.
• Conduct financial research to support grant applications, sponsorship proposals, nonprofit fundraising strategies, and government contracting opportunities.
• Build financial dashboards using Excel and cloud-based tools for revenue tracking, KPI monitoring, and ROI measurement.
• Analyze advertising, media planning, and marketing expenditures to evaluate profitability and campaign performance.
• Create forecasting models for crowdfunding initiatives, safety training programs, merchandise sales, and sponsorship expansion.
• Support compliance documentation for nonprofit reporting, government registration, and audit preparation.
• Work cross-departmentally with marketing, sponsorship, media, fundraising, and training teams to align financial planning with growth objectives.
• Research new financial technologies, AI-driven accounting tools, and automation systems to improve reporting efficiency and scalability.
• Prepare executive reports for leadership meetings with actionable insights and performance summaries.

QUALIFICATIONS✨

• Active duty service member approved for participation in the DoD SkillBridge program.
• Strong background or demonstrated interest in accounting, finance, economics, data analytics, or business management.
• Experience with Excel or financial software preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining high accountability standards.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.
• Comfortable participating in mandatory leadership meetings and team coordination sessions.
• Commitment to completing a structured 120 to 365 day program.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

Active duty service member approved for participation in the DoD SkillBridge program.Strong background or demonstrated interest in accounting, finance, economics, data analytics, or business management.Experience with Excel or financial software preferred.Ability to work independently in a remote environment while maintaining high accountability standards.Strong analytical, organizational, and reporting skills.Comfortable participating in mandatory leadership meetings and team coordination sessions.Commitment to completing a structured 120 to 365 day program.Apply Now:https://my.usaev.net/v2/preview/XzeuSbt1qLZMX1AD3Sqt

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Space Force

BENEFITS✨

• Hands-on experience overseeing accounting systems and developing financial projections.
• Training in AI-driven accounting tools, financial automation systems, dashboard reporting, forecasting strategy, nonprofit financial modeling, and government contract financial preparation.
• Preparation for leadership roles in both private sector and government contracting environments.

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Program Structure: Remote, structured leadership development track, 120 to 365 days.Training Includes: AI driven accounting tools, financial automation systems, dashboard reporting, forecasting strategy, nonprofit financial modeling, and government contract financial preparation.Career Path Outcomes: Accounting Manager, Financial Analyst, Operations Manager, Government Contract Financial Specialist, Revenue Operations Director.This program is structured to build disciplined financial leadership capable of scaling organizations and managing multi department growth initiatives.Apply Now:https://my.usaev.net/v2/preview/XzeuSbt1qLZMX1AD3Sqt