This position supervises the day-to-day operations of the General Ledger section in the Accounting Department and must be capable of making sound independent judgment in the application of accounting principles and procedures, with a focus on ensuring the timely and accurate delivery of financial statements, reports, and analyses. Under the direction of the Associate Director, the Manager coordinates, directs and manages projects and assists with the design, implementation, and training for new accounting systems.

Duties:

• Manages and directs the operations of one or more sections as assigned. Meets regularly with team to review operations, set work goals, plan activities, and determine status.
• Ensures accurate and timely presentation of recurring financial statements, reports, and analyses to all stakeholders and develops systems for monitoring completion of tasks in assigned section.
• Manage month-end, year-end close processes and prepare schedules as necessary for external audit.
• Assist in the annual budgeting process and provide analysis on budget variances.
• Ensures the accuracy of balance sheet accounts.
• Assist in the development of a tracking fixed assets system.
• Oversee weekly & monthly account reconciliations to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Provide guidance and support to staff and senior management.
• Works closely with senior management during the design, planning, installation, training, and documentation of new accounting systems. Provides feedback to management on potential problems and their resolution and gives updates on progress toward completion.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis to identify trends, opportunities and risks.
• Regularly apprises the Associate Director of all major activities occurring within the areas of assigned responsibility and confers on status of projects and progress toward meeting agreed upon deadlines.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and a minimum of five (5) years of experience in a management role, preferably in the non-profit industry. A Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with graduate studies in business administration is desirable, or any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Skills:

• Thorough knowledge of and experience with automated accounting systems including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, budgeting, travel expense, taxes, and financial audits.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership skills with proven ability to manage a team effectively.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, DOL and IRS compliance requirements.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Self-starter with ability to manage, plan, implement, and complete multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work closely with management team in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated skill in the use of a variety of software tools for financial analysis and reporting.

Travel and work hours:

• Occasional travel and extended work hours to include weekends may be required.
• A valid driver’s license is required.