GL & Accounting Operation Manager

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Full Time, Non-Exempt

1 Opening

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

The Accounting Manager oversees complex accounting operations and financial analysis to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the general ledger, month-end close, and financial reporting. The role manages day-to-day accounting functions, including General Accounting and Accounts Payable, and leads the month-end close process.

The Accounting Manager is also responsible for coordinating fiscal audit activities and ensuring the implementation, documentation, and consistent application of effective internal controls across accounting functions. Working closely with the CFO, Senior Director of Finance, and designee, the position supports regulatory and financial compliance, operational efficiency, and the supervision and development of accounting staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees and directs the month-end close process, including the preparation, review, approval, and posting of complex journal entries, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Leads the review and reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts,ensuring proper classification, timely resolution of variances, and the integrity of the general ledger and financial statements.
• In partnership with the Finance team, manages Accounts Receivable functions, including oversight of weekly deposits, federal and state drawdowns, application of cash receipts, and monitoring and resolution of outstanding receivables.
• Prepares and analyzes monthly cash flow reports and weekly cash and investment reports to support cash management, liquidity planning, and executive financial decision-making.
• Provides direct supervision, coaching, training, and performance management of accounting and accounts payable staff, ensuring compliance with GAAP, Federal Uniform Guidance, and internal policies and procedures.
• Participates in external financial statement audits, funding agency audits, and regulatory reviews by preparing schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation; maintains audit readiness and ensures timely responses to auditor requests. Assists the Controller with preparation of Form 990 and other tax-related filings, as applicable.
• Collaborates with the Controller and/or Fiscal Systems Administrator to manage, maintain, and enhance the ERP/general ledger system, including user training, process improvements, automation initiatives, and other financial technologies.
• Serves as a primary liaison with banking and financial institutions, internal departments, external stakeholders, and vendors to support effective communication, issue resolution, and compliance with financial procedures.
• Leads continuous improvement efforts to strengthen financial and management reporting, improve operational efficiency, and enhance internal controls and procedures in accordance with GAAP and Federal Uniform Guidance.
• Performs other duties as assigned consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides overall leadership, direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with agency policies and applicable laws, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, setting performance expectations, conducting performance evaluations, recognizing and disciplining employees, addressing concerns, and resolving workplace issues.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field required;
  Master’s degree in Business Administrationor Accounting preferred.
• Minimum of seven (7) years of progressive accounting experience, including at least two (2) years of…