Finance - Accounting Manager (Hybrid)
7 days ago
Summary
The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department, including general ledger maintenance, financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with accounting standards. This role ensures accurate and timely financial statements, supports budgeting, contract and grant compliance, and supervises accounting staff to maintain strong internal controls and efficient workflows. The Accounting Manager plays a critical role in supporting the agency's mission by ensuring financial integrity and accountability in line with nonprofit funding requirements.
Essential Functions:
- Oversee the preparation, review, and posting of journal entries to ensure accuracy and proper documentation.
- Manage month-end and year-end closing processes, including reconciliations of accounts, accruals, and adjustments.
- Prepare, analyze, and present accurate and timely financial reports to the Controller and CFO.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, agency policies, and nonprofit-specific reporting requirements.
- Monitor and track government contracts, grants, and restricted funding to ensure compliance with funder guidelines (e.g., DYCD, DOE, DOHMH, federal/state agencies).
- Prepare financial reports for funders and support program staff in understanding budget-to-actual results.
- Assist in the development, monitoring, and forecasting of agency-wide budgets and program-specific budgets.
- Coordinate and assist with internal and external audits, including Single Audits, by preparing documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Maintain strong internal controls, ensuring proper allocation of costs, grant drawdowns, and allowable expenses.
- Research and resolve accounting issues with senior management, program staff, and external partners.
- Develop, implement, and monitor accounting systems, processes, and policies to increase efficiency and accuracy.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial projects, strategic initiatives, and agency growth.
Manages the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Jr. Accounting staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, evaluating performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing concerns or resolving problems.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger and financial reporting.
- Prior experience supervising accounting staff.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with program staff and senior leadership.
- CPA license or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Experience working in a nonprofit organization with government contracts and grant compliance.
- Familiarity with OMB Uniform Guidance and Single Audit requirements.
- Knowledge of NYC contract management/reporting systems (e.g., HHS Accelerator, PASSPort, DYCD Connect).
- Experience with nonprofit accounting software (e.g., Fund EZ, MIP, QuickBooks Nonprofit, or similar).
- Demonstrated ability to support budgeting, forecasting, and funder reporting.
The Child Center of NY is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other category protected by Federal, State or local law. EOE M/F/D/V
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