Together, we create life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses. This is our Mission at Make-A-Wish America. The Accounting Manager is a key contributor to the mission by leading accounting functions for the National Office finance team to ensure financial information is recorded accurately and timely.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Oversees a team of accounting professionals that manage daily accounting needs of the organization.
- Leads month-end financial close process to ensure monthly financial information is accurate and books are closed in a timely manner.
- Leads accounting for endowment funds, charitable gift annuities, and investment accounts.
- Comprehends and tracks restriction requirements, including preparation of net asset roll forward.
- Supervises and reviews accounting work performed by Sr. Accountant and Accountant.
- Collaborates with Financial Planning and Analysis Manager to analyze financial statement variances.
- Leads the annual Form 990 preparation process and serves as liaison to external tax preparer.
- Act as the primary contact in annual external audit process communicating with external auditors, Finance team and National Office staff.
- Reviews internal and external financial statements ensuring accuracy.
- Performs other job-related duties, as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field
CPA designation preferred
Skills/Experience:
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in accounting or related field.
- Minimum of 3 years in a management or leadership role required.
- Working knowledge of nonprofit organizations is preferred.
Knowledge and Abilities:
- Thorough knowledge of financial accounting including generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial statement preparation to ensure accurate, efficient, timely
- Strong leader of teams.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills to network with other departments within the organization regarding various issues related to accounting and the financial reporting process.
- Excellent knowledge of internal controls systems.
- Familiarly with audit planning and procedures.
- Excellent knowledge of accounting and information systems applications, preferably in a nonprofit environment.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with a high level of trust and confidentiality and possess strong business ethics.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Competitive compensation with annual incentive potential
- Comprehensive benefit package: Medical, Vision, Dental, Wellness *100% employer paid for employee*
How to Apply:
Additional Information:
Working Conditions:
- Work in an office environment.
- May require work outside a traditional Monday – Friday work week, and outside normal business hours.
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Nov 14 2019
Active Until:
Dec 15 2019
Hiring Organization:
Make-A-Wish America
industry:
Nonprofit