Prestigious & Beloved Non-Profit

Accounting & Finance Director

The FRC seeks an experienced accountant for the role of Accounting Manager. This position will be responsible for the following:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Accurate and timely completion of monthly and annual financial statements

• Analysis of trends compared to budgeted and prior year(s)

• Key performance reporting via dashboards, as needed

• Coordinate with third parties for various audit functions and annual testing, as needed

• Budgeting and Forecasting

  • Collaborate with all departmental managers to prepare annual budget and present for approval to various groups
  • Based on budget and estimated results, prepare forecast (both modified accrual and cash basis)
  • Monitor actual financial performance against budgeted goals, analyze variances, and provide recommendations for adjustments
  • Collaborate with Director of Operations on Capital budget and funding opportunities
  • Long-term financial forecasts

• Cash and Investment Management

  • Oversee all cash and investment operations, with the support of the Finance Committee
  • Recommend and implement changes, as needed

• Manage, participate in, and Supervise Accounting Operations

  • Oversee day-to-day operations, processing weekly batches and monthly journal entries
    • Accounts payable
    • Accounts receivable/cash receipts
    • General ledger maintenance
    • Bi-weekly payroll (processed via third party payroll service)
  • Oversee the maintenance of financial records
  • Complete monthly reconciliations for all trial balance accounts, investigating and rectifying any financial discrepancies
  • Collaborate with all departmental managers to ensure they have effectively controlled tools promoting data integrity in place for the success of the underlying operations
  • Continuously ensure compliance with internal controls, segregation of duties, policies and procedures – make recommendations and implement changes as needed to improve best practices, efficiencies, and effectiveness in all areas
  • Provide guidance, or coordinate with external experts, on GAAP issues, legal compliance, tax matters, donor requirements, etc.)

• Prepare necessary reports and transactions for various third parties

  • CPA firm coordination for various accounting services (financial statement reviews, control testing, agreed-upon procedures, etc.)
  • 403b Retirement Savings Plan – With H/R personnel and third-party administrators, prepare annual 1099-R reporting, complete annual Plan census and questionnaire, coordinate participant reporting, and assist participants with new accounts, distributions, etc., as needed
  • Workers Compensation Audit – annual payroll reporting as directed by Plan auditor
  • Assist Development, as needed, with tax letter review
  • Oversee and assist with the annual Form 1099 process for independent contractor reporting
  • Review quarterly payroll tax filing process by third-party payroll administrators

• Collaborate with other departments, vendors, donors, third parties, Board, Finance Committee, Investment Subcommittee, and others

• With cooperation of other departments, especially IT and the specific user group(s), ensure integrated technology operates accurately and efficiently throughout all financial areas, with all underlying access and systems controls in place and effectively operating

• Special projects, as assigned by senior leadership

Requirements:

• Core accounting experience in the month-end
• closing process, financial statement generation, work paper documentation, and analysis
• Strong knowledge of accounting concepts, accrual accounting, revenue recognition (specifically for non-profit entities), general understanding of related tax issues, restricted vs. unrestricted net assets, donor accounting items, and other non-profit specific issues
• Strong knowledge of audit processes and internal controls to ensure accuracy, reliability, and compliance with financial regulations, internal policies and procedures (which includes understanding internal control frameworks, performing internal audits, and implementing procedures to safeguard assets and prevent fraudulent activities).
• Proficiency in financial software applications or familiarity with accounting software
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written, with proficiency in MS Office – Email and Word; Spanish language skills are helpful, but not required
• Advanced skills in spreadsheet software (Microsoft Excel), with the ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple tasks with accuracy
• Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, or a bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting with minimum of five years direct accounting experience and management in a diverse accounting environment.