Responsibilities
- Oversees the accounting teams in charge of daily accounting activities such as A/P, A/R, Inventory, G/L to ensure the compliance with US GAAP
- Oversees the procurement function
- Oversees the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end accounting close to ensure timely completion and accurate accounting
- Manages the year-end audit for all entities and maintains a good working relationship with external auditors
- Manages, reviews, and recommends changes in accounting systems in coordination with the IT Team on various operational applications and systems
- Serves as the team lead for implementing the new Financial Management System (FMS) and in working cross-functionally as well as with the CFO and the accounting & finance team, to ascertain a successful implementation.
- Works closely with the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis on the monthly financial reports, and annual budgeting and forecasting efforts
- Oversees the treasury function including monthly cash forecast to ensure financial resources are handled and accounted for properly
- Safeguards assets and financial resources by implementing disciplines of internal controls and audits
- Reviews financial statements and monthly management reporting package to ensure accuracy prior to publishing
- Prepares reports/PowerPoint slides of financial performance for presentation at Finance Committee meetings
- Works with product/service owners to ensure business operations are adequately supported in regards to accounting and financial reporting
- Researches technical accounting issues relating to non-profit organizations (e.g. FASB statements, bulletins, and interpretations) and serves as an advisor to staff on non-profit accounting, reporting, and auditing
- Develops and maintains accounting policies, and monitors practices to ensure compliance
- Oversees the documentation of accounting processes and procedures to facilitate staff training and support
- Identifies, develops, implements, and oversees process improvements to maximize efficiency
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting with a minimum of 10 years in accounting, preferably for non-profit organizations.
- 5+ years of accounting and management experience in nonprofit organizations
- Prior supervisory experience is a must.
- Experience in international operations, as well as accounting systems implementation is a plus.