IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT POSTING UNDER VARIOUS TILESPosition may be posted under titles, names, or position descriptions as we are reviewing a broad range of candidates for this role. In addition, for the right candidate we may be open to both full and part time roles depending on qualifications, background and experience.IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT FLEXIBILITY, POSSIBLE OVERTIME, AND EARLY MORNING MEETINGSFor Full-Time Salaried Employees (salaried exempt), you are compensated for performance and fulfillment of specific job duties and not by the hour. This role may require overtime or additional hours outside of your scheduled work week to ensure duties are fulfilled. The Finance, Accounting, and Compliance Division frequently meets early in the mornings—the right candidate will live in a Time Zone where this is possible.IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT POSITION STRUCTUREWhile preference is W2/Employee-based candidates, for the correct candidate we may entertain candidates who desire a more flexible 1099-contractor based structure. We are not interested in outsourcing our work to accounting firms or service provider organizations.OverviewThe Accounting/Finance Manager is a robust communicator of financial, accounting, and compliance related information. Under the direction of the CFCO they are a critical thought partner in advancing the organization’s goals, projects, and processes in the finance, accounting, and compliance division. The right candidate will have experience in and possess strategic abilities to engage with projects in very dynamic ways, along with oversight and supervision of nonprofit financial matters to ensure proper procedures and processes for receipt and disbursement of funds, allocation of functional expenses, financial modeling, organizational reporting, general ledger account reconciliations, budget assistance, financial analysis, contract review and management, and other related duties as assigned.Education and Experience RequirementsREQUIRED: Must possess advanced soft skills and an ability to communicate complicated, financial, and business information to non-financial audiences and stakeholders.REQUIRED: Must possess the ability to engage with projects, programs, and stakeholders in strategic conversations and dialogue with an energetic, dynamic, passionate, and problem-solver mindset.REQUIRED: Advanced Accounting/Journal Entry/GAAP Experience.PLEASE NOTE THESE SKILLS WILL BE TESTED DURING THE HIRING PROCESS. ONLY HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES NEED APPLY.MUST HAVE Bachelor's degree in Accounting from (AACSB Accreditation).MUST HAVE Strong/Advanced Excel Skills (Formulas, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, etc.) The applicant’s Excel skills will be tested during the interview process.MUST HAVE Strong/Advanced Journal Entry Skills (Debits/Credits/Financial Statements.) The applicant’s Journal Entry skills will be tested during the interview process.5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, and modelingAbility to present financial information to a non-financial audienceWorking knowledge of financial strategiesProficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP, Oracle, or related financial systemsPreferred: Master’s Degree in AccountingPreferred: Experience working with Nonprofit OrganizationsPreferred: Experience working with ERP System and Advanced GL SoftwareKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesProven work experience as a Senior Financial Analyst, Financial Analyst or similar roleHands-on experience with financial and statistical softwareExpertise in MS Excel (creating spreadsheets and using advanced formulas)Familiarity with finance databasesUnderstanding of Enterprise Resource Planning systems (ERP)Up-to-date with accounting laws and regulationsAbility to present financial data using detailed reports and chartsDemonstrable strategic thinking skillsConfidentiality in handling sensitive financial informationStrong technical accounting background with knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and financial reporting requirementsStrong analytical and quantitative skillsExcellent written and verbal communication abilitiesStrong interpersonal skills, ability to work well on a team, and a positive dispositionAbility to effectively collaborate with various departments within the organizationExcellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skillsDetail-oriented and able to perform in a high-pressure environmentStrong analytical thinking and problem-solving skillsJournal Entry Skills (debits and credits - will be tested)Strong Excel Skills & Analytical SkillsStrong organizational and multitasking skillsHighly organized with superb written and verbal communication skillsProficient with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides).Ability to work independently, including managing multiple projects and deadlines and proactively identifying and completing tasks.Ability to collaborate on informal and formal team-based projects.Ability to think strategically and make recommendations that consider competing needs and priorities.Comfort proactively learning new skills.Knowledge relating to federal and state grant application and reporting; Proficient with QuickBooks.Outstanding knowledge and understanding of applicable laws and regulations.Prior experience with fiscal sponsorship, or multiple subsidiaries or companies with a complex operating structure, is highly beneficial, including indirect cost rate applications.Role and Responsibilities - Strategic and AnalyticFinancial Management & OperationsDesign and oversee financial systems, processes, protocols, policies, and procedures.Oversee financial services that affect divisions, under direction of the CFO to include: Accounts Payable (AP) / 1099 Filings / Accounts Receivable (AR)Ensuring payments are recorded in SalesForce (SF)Cash receipt workpaper updatesEnsuring restricted net assets (RNA) workpapers are updatedSending out divisional financial statements each monthPreparing monthly financial packagesHandling projects that affect specific divisional needsEnsure compliance with nonprofit best practices and requirements.Monitor and control cash flow, including managing accounts receivable and accounts payable.Maintain the organization’s Rapid Reporting, Power BI, Dashboards, and Analytics.Financial Forecasting & ReportingImplement and support data-driven principles to guide the foundation’s work.Develop and forecast budgets as well as provide financial concierge services to projects/project directors.Prepare timely financial statements, ensuring prompt and accurate month, quarter, and year-end closings.Manage audits and financial compliance activities.Drive financial accountability by identifying and establishing key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting, contributing to tracking and reporting on engagement outputs and outcomes for both internally and externally submitted reports.Provide reporting to senior management for cash-flow, accounts payable and receivables.Perform special projects and internal audits as needed for CFO and organization.Assist in gathering information for the annual audit and any compliance activities.Prepare and Review monthly reconciliations for financial accuracy.Provide reporting to senior management for cash-flow, administer payroll, accounts payable and receivables.Strategic PlanningContribute to and review strategic plans and financial planning for each organizational division.Review effect of potential business decisions on financial policy and financial outlook.Collaborate with partners or funders as beneficial and assigned.Prep and Schedule Meetings with Divisions on Monthly Basis and as needed.Work with the project directors and assist in the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting.Work with the project directors on cash projects, financial analysis, and monthly forecasts.Align to strategic plans to ensure finance department compliance.Provide ongoing process improvement changes.Supporting Accounting, Audit, and Related InfrastructureManaging and leading projects related to finance, accounting, audit, and related issues.Providing audit support for both external and internal audit engagements.Supporting accounting and financial quality control standards and GAAP requirements.Leading reconciliation of advanced GL related issues.Revenue, expense, and trend analysis actions and projects.Assisting with budget, financial analysis and related projects.Supporting services to a portfolio of projects across the organization.Supporting grant accounting and financial services across the organization.Compliance and Special Projects (UGG, Grant, and Corporate Compliance)Manage and ensure compliance functions across the entity in inter-related areas.Designing and testing internal audit functions for the organization.Designing and testing compliance functions for the organization.Designing and testing grant related compliance functions for the organization.Other Duties As Assigned by CFCOSpecial Projects as assigned by CFCO related to Finance, Accounting, and Compliance
