Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager

The Senior Accounting Manager works with the Director of Finance to foster the financial sustainability of the school within a culture of excellence, accountability, integrity, teamwork, and customer service while facilitating the management of the school's financial resources. This person will be expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner and customer services-oriented approach as a leader in the Business Office operations Essential responsibilities.

Responsible for fostering the financial stewardship of the school by providing excellence in the Business Office department

Responsible for superior financial management of school's financial resources via accurate and timely financial reporting and accounting

Work with all customers within the school (faculty, staff, families) to provide superior customer service relative to financial issues

Work to create a positive working environment that inspires and motivates others, communicate effectively with others and foster an environment of respect and teamwork

Write proficiently to communicate financial reports and other financial information

Maintain the highest level of integrity in all aspects of the job

Maintain, evaluate, and implement optimal and appropriate internal controls

Communicate accounting policies and ensure compliance

Use teamwork and creative thinking to problem solve and be solutions-oriented

Champion initiatives to review and streamline accounting policies/processes

Possess advanced skills in the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel) and assist others with technology-based process improvements

Excellent at multi-tasking and managing deadlines

Create plans to meet departmental goals and objectives and monitor these plans to ensure success

Supervise the daily operations of the Business Office Operations related to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activity

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or relevant subject

Five to seven years of accounting and management experience preferred; experience working in independent schools or nonprofits (preferred)

Experience with Blackbaud Enterprise Solutions, including The Financial Edge accounting package, Tuition Management, and Raisers' Edge development software is a plus

Knowledge of unique financial accounting and reporting requirements of nonprofit education institutions

Fluency in Microsoft Excel and Word and familiarity with database concepts