The Accounting Manager will take a lead role in the oversight of the financial reporting for foreign subsidiaries, and is the main liaison with local accountants/auditors to ensure that all records are maintained in accordance with local requirements as well as US generally accepted accounting principles. This Manager is responsible for the accounting and analysis of the Society’s investment activity, corporate “base costs” including allocations, fixed assets and capitalized projects over3will assist with financial reporting and other audits. Participate in special projects as instructed by the Assistant Controller.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Foreign Subsidiaries: Monitor compliance for foreign subsidiaries to ensure that regulatory audit and tax requirements are met and all related filings are submitted timely, in each jurisdiction, and any additional requirements imposed by donor relationships or legal restrictions are fulfilled. Ensure that accounting transactions recorded on foreign subsidiary books reflect proper accounting to comply with local accounting standards. Ensure that all consolidating entries are recorded to ensure that US consolidated financial statement reflect US GAAP treatment for all transactions. Manage the logistics and relationships of in-country tax, accounting and audit professionals. (30%)
- Investment Activity: Responsible for the accounting of the Society’s investment activity including the carrying value of the investments, realized and unrealized gains and losses and dividends and interest. Ensure the Society’s controls over the investment process are operating properly and are documented in coordination with the CIO office. Ensure that management’s review over the appropriateness of the valuation of the investment portfolio is properly documented. Responsible for analyzing data and preparing “look-back” analyses on alternative investments. (25%)
- Corporate Costs: Responsible for the accounting of all base costs cost centers, including allocations of shared costs including occupancy, Employee Services and IT. Has oversite over the fixed assets/capex accounting, ensuring that all capital expenditures are recorded in accordance with GAAP. Work with Development to establish a method to allocate fundraising joint-costs in accordance with GAAP. (20%)
- Explorer Magazine and NGP: Manage the accounting for NGExplorer! Magazines, ensuring proper accounting processes and policies are established and followed, including the accounting of financial activity and reporting from fulfillment vendor. Oversee the Accounting for transactions with NG Partners, ensuring all services and work performed between entities is accrued properly and recorded/billed, working with the appropriate Finance & Planning counterpart. Work with NGP Finance to receive monthly and quarterly financial reports and record NGS’s equity pickup in the financial statements. Review NGP monthly statements and work with NGP to understand key variances from budget and projections. Main laison with outside valuation professionals on providing support and analyses regarding the year-end value of NGP. Work with internal audit to develop audit plan for NGP investment. (15%)
- Provide guidance, direction, and oversight to accountants who post transactions and perform account reconciliations in assigned areas. Develop and maintain positive relationships with managers and staff and provide them with necessary financial results and analyses, explanation of the Society's policies and other general business guidance. Participate in special projects as assigned by management. Provide audit schedules and support for external and internal audits, particularly foreign audits. Perform ad hoc account analysis as necessary and other duties as assigned. (10%)
Educational Background:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
Skills/Experience:
Minimum Years and Type of Experience
- At least 7+ years of accounting and general ledger experience with at least 3+ years of management experience. Experience working in a non-profit environment with foreign activities greatly preferred. Some public accounting experience preferred.
Knowledge and Skills Required
- CPA preferable (or demonstrated in-depth knowledge of GAAP)
- Very strong technical accounting GAAP skills
- Very strong technical research abilities and GAAP interpretation skills
- Exceptional business/financial analytical skills
- Exceptional complex problem-solving skills
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills; ability to prepare and execute presentations to management and prepare technical accounting position papers
- Strong interpersonal skills and mature judgement and ability to maintain confidentiality
- Exceptional managerial skills - ability to supervise, lead, and motivate staff
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to deal with issues at a detail level as well as from a broad-based management perspective
- Experience with highly integrated general ledger systems and subsystems - PeopleSoft a plus
- Strong PC skills including Microsoft Office applications and enterprise GL solutions
- Advanced experience with Excel required
- Knowledge of Workday ERP system is a strong plus
- Must be detail oriented, able to perform account analyses and reconciliations
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to identify problems, develop solutions and take action to resolve issues
- Solid written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritize workload, manage time efficiently, and meet required deadlines
- Motivated and dependable, and able to work independently and as a member of a team
- Strong Microsoft Excel and WORD skills
Supervision
- 1 staff member
Responsibility percentages may vary depending on business needs.
Compensation/Benefits:
National Geographic's headquarters is located in the heart of Washington, D.C. In addition to a unique and dynamic work environment, National Geographic offers its employees a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental benefits, generous vacation and leave time, a 401(k) plan, and flexible work options. National Geographic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Aug 24 2017
Active Until:
Sep 24 2017
Hiring Organization:
National Geographic Society
industry:
Nonprofit