Accounting Manager - Financial Operations

Accounting Manager
- Financial Operations

At Family Services, we believe in caring for our team as much as we care for the individuals, children, and families we serve. Join our mission-driven organization, where your work makes a meaningful impact on the community every day.

We're Hiring!

We are seeking an Accounting Manager
- Financial Operations to join our team. This position is responsible for the overall management of the Accounts Payable team.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with finance and program leadership to oversee and strengthen Accounts Payable and financial operations that support the delivery of services across the agency's mission-driven programs.
• Oversee Accounts Payable and manual journal entries.
• Supervise, develop, and mentor the Accounts Payable team.
• Develop and maintain systems that ensure the accuracy, timely processing, and confidentiality of financial information and related reporting.
• Facilitate the allocation of shared costs to agency programs.
• Maintain readiness to support both scheduled and unscheduled audits by promptly presenting relevant documents, reports, and supporting materials related to assigned responsibilities.
• Present a professional, positive, leadership influence within the agency and the Accounting Team.
• Recommend and participate in the development of systems and procedures that support and impact the financial accountability of the agency.
• Utilize accounting software to design, implement, and maintain automated financial reporting systems that deliver timely summaries and predictive forecasting insights to agency leadership.

Qualifications

Education:

• Required:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance
• Preferred: CMA and/or CPA

Experience:

• Required:
  • 5+ years' accounting experience
  • 1+ years' professional supervisory experience
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), with the ability to apply standard accounting processes and procedures in a not-for-profit environment
• Preferred:
  • 2 years of experience in not-for-profit accounting

Skills and

Competencies:

• Demonstrates confident and constructive leadership when assuming authority and guiding team decisions.
• Effectively manages multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Self-driven and capable of working independently with minimal supervision.
• Applies strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and recommend process improvements.
• Builds positive relationships and communicates effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels.
• Maintains a high level of accuracy and organization, with keen attention to detail.
• Valid Wisconsin Driver's License with reliable personal vehicle. Maintain required auto insurance and acceptable driving record requirements.

Family Services offers a supportive and collaborative work environment where you can make a meaningful impact every day and help advance our mission to Protect, Heal, and Care. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the lives of others!

Family Services offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' well-being, including medical, dental, vision, and supplemental benefit insurance, paid time off, vacation pay, paid holidays, retirement savings, and opportunities for professional development.

We also prioritize work-life harmony and offer a variety of perks to enhance employee experience.