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Financial Reporting Manager

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Atlanta, GA, United States
Full-time

The Financial Reporting Manager will manage the timely completion of external audits related to the ACS, which includes all entities and retirement plans. The position will lead the preparation and filing process of federal, state, and other mandated requirements including, but not limited to, income tax returns. The position will be in charge of the preparation process of the enterprise-wide yearly and interim financial reporting packages including MD&A and other ad hoc analysis.  In addition, the position will manage the year-end financial statement preparation process for all ACS retirement plans. The position will conduct technical accounting and tax research (UBIT), prepare white paper memos, serve as a technical and general accounting expert, and ensure consistent accounting and reporting across the ACS enterprise.   

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for researching and resolving technical and general accounting matters for ACS enterprise as needed.
  • Manage the timely completion of year-end audits for the enterprise and ACS retirement plans.
  • Responsible for managing deadlines and deliverables associated with client assistance requests from external auditors, including the audited financial statements.
  • Manage the timely and accurate completion of ACS retirement plan year-end financials.
  • Responsible for managing deadline and deliverables associated with annual and interim tax filings
  • Responsible for managing deadline and accuracy of other mandated filings.
  • Manage the preparation and filing process of the Form 990 and 990T for all related organizations of the ACS enterprise.
  • Manage the timely and accurate completion of enterprise wide interim and year-end financial reporting packages, which include the MD&A, variance analysis, & disclosures.
  • Supervise & train financial reporting staff.
  • Perform miscellaneous job related duties as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance.
Skills/Experience: 
  • 7+ years of accounting and/or finance experience including 3+ years of financial reporting and management experience.
  • 3+ years public accounting preferred.
  • CPA required. 
  • Not-for-profit accounting and/or auditing experience preferred.

COMPETENCIES/SKILLS:

  • Demonstrates Finance Competencies:
  • Customer focus - Builds strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
  • Decision quality - Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
  • Action oriented - Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
  • Optimizes work processes - Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Ensures accountability - Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments.
  • Collaborates - Builds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Communicates effectively - Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Instills trust - Gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.

Other Skills:

  • Advanced analytical, organizational, and computer skills, including Microsoft Office and Lawson knowledge desirable.
  • Ability to direct, supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
  • Experience in researching, concluding and documenting technical accounting and audit matters.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  • Knowledge and understanding of ACS organization structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
  • Strong time management skill.
  • Prior audit process or audit coordination experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Prior supervisory experience.
  • Experience with conducting accounting and income tax research and writing technical accounting memos.
  • Strong financial reporting and analysis skills.
  • Experience preparing or assisting with the preparation of the Management's Discussion & Analysis (MD&A) section of financial reporting packages.
Compensation/Benefits: 

We are committed to providing staff with fulfilling opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact in their local communities. We offer staff a generous paid time off policy; medical, dental and retirement benefits, and professional development programs to enhance staff skills.

Additional Information: 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Job Function: 

Organization Info

American Cancer Society

Overview
Headquarters: 
Atlanta, GA, United States
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1913
About Us
Mission: 

Together with our millions of supporters, the American Cancer Society (ACS) saves lives and creates a world with less cancer and more birthdays by helping people stay well, helping people get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back.

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem.

You can connect with us through LinkedIn groups: American Cancer Society Supporter, American Cancer Society Relay For Life, or American Cancer Society Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Aug 20 2017
Active Until: 
Sep 20 2017
Hiring Organization: 
American Cancer Society
industry: 
Nonprofit