Finance & Accounting Lead — Assistant Director

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Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting oversees key accounting operations and ensures the organization’s financial health. This includes preparing and reviewing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting budgeting activities. The Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting works closely with the Director of Finance and Accounting to provide updates on financial performance and assist with audits and regulatory reporting. The Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting also leads and supports the Accounting Team by managing staff work and fostering a positive, productive work environment.

• Prepare and analyze financial reports summarizing organizational performance, including income, expenses, and earnings based on past, current, and projected operations.
• Assist in the development and review of budgets, including preparation of supporting documentation and justifications.
• Provide the Director of Finance and Accounting with timely and accurate updates on financial status and program performance.
• Prepare trial balances, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Support annual independent audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, such as hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and addressing employee concerns.
• Recommend improvements to existing policies, procedures, and financial processes.
• Serve as a notary for members as needed.
• Review and ensure accuracy of accounting staff work.
• Foster a positive and professional work environment through effective communication and collaboration.
• Assume financial management responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Finance and Accounting.
• Provide oversight of IT-related functions as assigned, including coordinating with external IT vendors, supporting staff with technical issues, and managing system updates.
• Assist with human resource functions, as directed, including supporting onboarding activities and payroll functions.
• Review payroll processing and ensure compliance with applicable tax reporting requirements.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Description

A Day on the

Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Finance & Accounting oversees key accounting operations and ensures the organization’s financial health. This includes preparing and reviewing financial reports, reconciling accounts, and supporting budgeting activities. The Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting works closely with the Director of Finance and Accounting to provide updates on financial performance and assist with audits and regulatory reporting. The Assistant Director of Finance and Accounting also leads and supports the Accounting Team by managing staff work and fostering a positive, productive work environment.

Essential

Job Duties

• Prepare and analyze financial reports summarizing organizational performance, including income, expenses, and earnings based on past, current, and projected operations.
• Assist in the development and review of budgets, including preparation of supporting documentation and justifications.
• Provide the Director of Finance and Accounting with timely and accurate updates on financial status and program performance.
• Prepare trial balances, journal entries, and bank reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Support annual independent audits by preparing schedules and responding to auditor requests.
• Supervise Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, such as hiring, training, assigning work, evaluating performance, and addressing employee concerns.
• Recommend improvements to existing policies, procedures, and financial processes.
• Serve as a notary for members as needed.
• Review and ensure accuracy of accounting staff work.
• Foster a positive and professional work environment through effective communication and collaboration.
• Assume financial management responsibilities in the absence of the Director of Finance and Accounting.
• Provide oversight of IT-related functions as assigned,…