Sr. Accounting Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Summary / Objective

The Senior Accounting Manager will be responsible for all aspects of the financial operations for the agency. Reporting directly to the Executive Director (ED), the Senior Accounting Manager will provide accounting, budgetary, operational and programmatic support to all agency programs and activities. The Senior Accounting Manager will be the primary agency contact for all contractual matters, proposals for new or extended programs and new business development. This position will serve as an active member of the Executive Management Team helping to develop and implement the agency’s vision and mission.

Essential Functions

Leadership & Collaboration

• Actively manage the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of the agency.
• Supervises the ERSEA / Fiscal Specialist and supports them in managing the Billing, Family Invoicing, Accounts Receivable and Accounts payables functions.
• Develop budgets for the agency, individual programs, and new / proposed / expanded services, including the preparation of budget revisions as needed.
• Collaborates with the HR department and ED in supervising and completing the payroll process.
• Maintain finance policies and procedures, and train staff accordingly.
• Supervises procurement procedures and ensures program compliance.
• Prepare, analyze, and present monthly financial reports for the agency, its programs, and activities.
• Report on financial results and issues to the ED and Board of Directors.
• Collaborates with the ED in preparing and submitting annual and one-time grant applications.
• Supervise the budgets included in grant applications and ensures that financial planning and goals are met.
• Oversee and review the preparation of all programs financial reporting required for funding sources.
• Oversee the agency’s banking activities and actively manage cash flow to ensure it meets agency needs.
• Manage the negotiation and execution of agency contracts with funding sources, vendors and collaborative service providers.
• Manage accounting control systems and internal audits enduring the accurate and timely production of accounting information and financial reports.
• Monitor changes in legal, regulatory, and administrative environments and implement changes in procedures and needed to maintain compliance while maximizing operational and financial results.
• Review efficiency / effectiveness of employee benefit programs, seeking approaches to lower costs where possible and consistent with required quality levels.
• Serve as the agency’s primary liaison with its independent Auditor to ensure the annual audit is completed smoothly and in a timely manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Requirements :

Required Education and Experience