Description: The Accounting Manager oversees all finance and accounting activities for the Foundation. S/He maintains and designs appropriate accounting and finance procedures and systems, assuring that strong internal controls are in place and assuring the Foundation is in compliance with FASB and GAAP and is employing best practices in non-profit accounting. The Accounting Manager is responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, compliance, strategy and systems. S/He oversees finance and accounting across the organization, manages the budgeting process and contributes to business and program planning and operations, providing data, analysis, strategic thinking and financial expertise. Some scheduling flexibility is possible if desired.
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Reports to: Vice President of Finance & Administration
Specific Responsibilities:
• Conduct general financial planning and provide daily accounting oversight
• Supervise day-to-day bookkeeping, including payroll
• Monitor compliance with accounting standards as well as government and foundation grant rules
• Prepare and analyze financial reports on a monthly basis and submit reports to the board and agency leaders on a monthly basis
• Participate in periodic meetings of the Board Finance committee
• Monitor financial activities; conduct monthly comparison to budget
• Facilitate annual budgeting process
• Assist with annual financial audit
• Cash flow planning
• Prepare and oversee financial policies and procedures to ensure internal controls are in place
• Oversee financial and accounting systems including maintenance of database for all functions of fixed assets, general ledger and cash accounts
• Ensure compliance with any and all financial and contract reporting requirements for private or public funding, licensing, or regulatory agencies
• Assist in resolving accounting and financial problems and/or issues
Minimum Qualifications:
• BA/BS degree Accounting oriented
• Minimum three years experience in accounting, preferably with non-profit experience
• MBA or CPA preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to prepare, interpret and present financial data to various audiences, including business general managers, senior staff, and board members
• Ability to manage the budgeting process from initiation through reporting
• Confidence to offer ideas and solutions that are creative and cost effective
• Able to multitask, prioritize and work accurately while meeting deadlines
• Skilled in fund accounting and software programs such as MS Excel, Word and Access
• Able to execute accrual accounting functions
• Facility for working with people one-on-one and in team settings
• Self-motivated and able to plan daily workload
• An interest in the mission of the organization and in the non-profit sector
To Apply: Please submit letter of interest explaining how you meet the above qualifications, resume, contact information for three references, and recent salary history to Marie Ruetten. Position is open until filled. |
