Senior Manager, Accounting at Big Brothers Big Sisters of America

Position Purpose

As a direct report of the Vice President, Finance, the Senior Manager, Accounting ensures effectiveness and compliance of the accounting functions for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA). The Senior Manager, Accounting, manages fiscal functions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and ethical standards. They will ensure the highest degree of organizational integrity and transparency and manage revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accounts payable, audit and overall Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) agency compliance.

Career Opportunity Closing Date: Until Filled

Location: United States (100% REMOTE)

Travel: Approximately 5%

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

● Manage general accounting function, ensuring best practices for systems and procedures are documented and implemented in accordance with GAAP, for all BBBSA financial/accounting processes

● Assist in maintaining policies and procedures and ensure all assigned responsibilities are performed in an efficient manner meeting established timeliness and quality standards on a day-to-day basis

● Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual closing reports focusing on data accuracy, correct project allocations, cash flow, and the minimization of adjusting journals. This includes bank and balance sheet reconciliations, payroll, aging reports, and corrections action plans.

● Prepare monthly risk assessments and highlight risk areas for leadership to consider.

● Review transactions posted Intacct and highlight data accuracy and integrity issues and follows up with parties concerned to resolve outstanding issues promptly.

● Engage and partner with department leads and teams to ensure compliance with BBBSA accounting policies and generally accepted accounting principles in data processing.

● Manage accounting, banking, and reporting systems access ensuring that the right people have access to timely and needed information.

● Establish and meet deadlines, provide consistent feedback to the VP, Finance on the status of deliverables, summary of action taken and planned next steps to effectively reach departmental goals.

● Prepare annual audit document request list and schedules as requested by the auditors.

● Lead accounting department projects to enhance processes and deliver timely financial information.

● Participate in setting departmental goals in alignment with the organization strategic plan.

● Train and motivate the accounting team ensuring staff have clear goals, tasks, and timelines.

● Manages related and other duties as assigned in support of department and business needs.

People Management

● Demonstrates a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion that reflects BBBSA’s commitment to JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion).

● Recruits, trains, retains, and cultivates professional development of direct reports.

● Creates a dynamic, supportive, and effective team that is impactful across the BBBSA network.

● Leads and manages resources (people and capital) that retains and cultivates positive, measurable success.

● Monitors progress against performance targets; implements countermeasures as needed.

Culture

● Demonstrates a commitment to cultural diversity and inclusion that reflects BBBSA’s commitment to JEDI (justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion).

● Champions internal and external culture of the organization focusing on being a JEDI-focused youth empowerment and equity organization.

● Provides consistent follow-up regarding assigned projects and after meetings.

● Manages related and other duties as assigned in support of department and business needs.

Education & Related Work Experience

Education Level: A degree in accounting or a related field highly preferred or demonstrated equivalent work experience and skill.

Years and Scope of Related Work Experience: A minimum of 7 years of accounting experience is required. Nonprofit accounting experience is preferred. 3-5 years direct supervisory experience required.

Skills and Knowledge: Expertise in Intacct – Sage software; Non-Profit Accounting background; Advanced knowledgeable and demonstrated application of GAAP; Federal Grants Reporting; Knowledge of Federal Grants Rules and Regulations; Supervisory Skills - ability to lead and motivate team members through performance management, engagement, development and retention strategies; Highly organized in approach, with ability to set and manage priorities; Ability to work independently in achieving results consistently on deadline; Excellent team working skills; ability to collaborate; Excellent verbal and written communication skills

JEDI Commitment

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) is an integral part of our values and mission. We recognize, affirm, and celebrate the diverse backgrounds, lives, and experiences of all of our stakeholders, including youth, families, donors, volunteers, and staff. We ensure the opportunity for all voices and perspectives to be heard and honored. In the workplace, we foster an environment where all people can be their best selves. We affirm that every person [regardless of ability, age, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation, marital or veteran status] has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We strive to realize the full potential that is within all of us by ensuring that all voices and perspectives are heard and honored.

Equal Employment Opportunity

BBBSA provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, creed, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, age, sex, familial or marital status, pregnancy, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Employee must be able to perform all essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Job Responsibilities

The above statements reflect the general duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of the job and should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. BBBSA may change the specific job duties with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Disclaimer

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of America is directly recruiting and hiring for this position. We are not engaging any staffing/recruitment firms or agencies for this position. If any candidate profile/resume/identifying information is sent to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and/or Big Brothers Big Sisters agencies, we will not pay any referral or firm fees in relation to this information.