Senior Accountant; Hybrid

Overview

This Senior Accountant assists in overseeing Finance operations for the organization. The role provides accurate financial insight by overseeing AP, AR, reconciliation of all account balances, preparation of month‑end/annual close procedures, monitoring funding sources, cash flow, and financial statements.

• Oversee the activities of the agency Finance department for the accurate and timely dissemination of financial management reports including internal and external monthly financial statements, annual audits, and annual budgets.
• Plan, develop, organize, implement, direct, and evaluate the organization’s fiscal function and performance.
• Oversee financial close calendar, including direct and indirect processing of financial functions.
• Participate in the development of the agency’s plans and programs as a strategic partner and member of the Senior Management Team, providing education, financial input, and leadership on decision‑making issues affecting the agency.
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets, financial reports, and financial trends to assist the CEO, Board of Directors, and other Senior Management in performing their responsibilities.
• Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce fiscal policies and procedures by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of the agency.
• Optimize handling of bank and deposit relationships and initiate appropriate strategies to enhance cash position.
• In collaboration with Compliance, monitor grants and contracts to ensure agency compliance with federal, state, and local government operating and reporting requirements.
• Develop a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism, which includes minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs.
• Provide financial advice and perspective on federal, state, and government contracts and any other contracts which the agency may enter, including preparation of budgets for grant applications.
• Demonstrate in‑depth understanding of contracts with hands‑on operational experience, ensuring accurate interpretation, application, and compliance with contractual terms across financial operations.
• Ensure the financial processes of the agency comply with funder contract requirements.
• Oversee creation and maintenance of agency utilities related to funder contract requirements.
• Participate in the analysis, evaluation, recommendation, and oversight of the organization’s risk management plans and procedures.
• Plan and oversee audits with CPAs, and prepare tax returns for the agency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent training and education.
• 3 years progressive experience in all aspects of accounting and financial management.
• Experience in financial management for non‑profit organizations and administration of multiple contracts and grants.
• Experience in strategic planning, fund development, implementation, and evaluation of programs and staff.
• Experience with RFP and agency budgets.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the agency.
• Working knowledge of GAAP as issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, Federal Uniform Guidance, and other applicable regulatory and advisory organizations and codes.
• Proficient with Excel; effective working knowledge of other Microsoft Office Suite programs (Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint); comfortable navigating in Microsoft Windows environment and using internet browsers.

Absent any regulatory or contractual requirement for specific education/certification, other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience which provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

• Master’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or equivalent training and education.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience with MIP and BI.
• Experience…