Senior Financial and Reporting Accountant

Description

The Senior Financial and Reporting Accountant supports the Controller in managing and improving agency-wide financial operations for Hoyleton Youth and Family Services and Puentes de Esperanza. This position plays a key role in implementing new enterprise resource planning (ERP) processes, optimizing reporting workflows, and ensuring alignment with generally accepted accounting principles and agency policy.

The role oversees the accuracy and integrity of financial data and reporting systems, reviews complex reconciliations, and leads process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, compliance, and audit readiness. Working collaboratively with Finance leadership and cross-departmental partners, the Senior Financial and Reporting Accountant reviews and approves the work of other accounting staff, leads audit preparation, and ensures timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting.

• Lead daily cash oversight and forecasting; recommend and monitor cash management policies, procedures, and controls to ensure liquidity and compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
• Oversee the integrity of financial data within the ERP and reporting systems, identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance automation, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Partner with the Controller and Finance leadership to implement new ERP modules and related workflows, ensuring successful integration of accounting, reporting, and budget functions.
• Develop, prepare, and analyze financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established accounting standards.
• Lead the development and coordination of the annual agency budget; collaborate with program leaders to prepare income and expense projections and provide variance analysis and recommendations.
• Provide financial support for grants and contracts, including budget development, monitoring, and preparation of reports for funders and auditors.
• Review and approve reconciliations, journal entries, and adjustments prepared by accounting staff, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and proper documentation.
• Guide the preparation, documentation, and coordination of annual financial audits; backup support and contact for auditors in coordination with the Senior Accounting Manager and, and support the timely resolution of audit finding.
• Approve the creation and updates of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; ensure alignment with standard accounting practices, agency policy, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct technical accounting research and prepare supporting documentation for complex transactions, ensuring compliance with applicable standards.
• Develop and maintain financial metrics, dashboards, and business‑intelligence reporting tools to support leadership decision‑making.
• Coordinate with internal departments and payroll teams to ensure accurate financial data related to payroll, benefits, and grants.
• Support process training and documentation for staff involved in accounting and reporting activities; identify ongoing learning needs related to new systems or procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Demonstrated expertise in accounting, financial reporting, and audit preparation, with strong working knowledge of accounting standards and internal control frameworks.
• Proven ability to manage complex financial data, analyze variances, and present clear, accurate financial information to leadership.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP, Management Reporter, and advanced Excel functions; experience supporting or implementing ERP system enhancements preferred.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills with attention to accuracy, consistency, and documentation integrity.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills; ability to prioritize and meet multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• High ethical standards and ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external partners.
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