Accounting Mgr

The Accounting Manager is responsible for leading a team of accountants in all aspects of transaction processing and financial reporting for our clients. They will oversee all accounting and compliance reporting for assigned clients by working with Charter Impact accounting, accounts payable and payroll staff, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial information. This position is highly visible to Charter Impact clients and therefore, an upbeat personality and customer-service oriented sense of professionalism is a must.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Supervises financial and accounting services and provides direction in financial statement preparation, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense tracking by grant, grant reporting for both governmental and private grants, and ad hoc reporting as requested
• Reviews all financial statements as prepared by the accounting department to ensure compliance with GAAP
• Assists the Director of Accounting in the preparation of annual budgets and monthly forecasts for clients
• Oversees the annual financial and governmental A-133 audits which would include work paper preparation, liaison with auditors and understanding of the governmental programs
• Oversees and ensures the accuracy and timeliness of all compliance reporting
• Provides training to client staff to ensure internal controls are properly implemented and followed
• Works with the Director of Accounting and Directors of Client Finance Services to ensure financial information is properly communicated to clients
• Exceeds clients expectations both in terms of quality and accuracy of information at all times
• Develops and maintains long-term relationships with client leadership and staff
• Maintains up to date knowledge of the charter and non-profit industry and related funding through regular professional development
• Mentors staff to ensure continued professional growth within the firm

Generally, any combination of education that would provide the required knowledge and skills for successful performance would qualify. A typical method of demonstrating these requirements would be:

EDUCATION: Bachelors degree in accounting. Masters degree in Finance or Accounting is a plus.

LICENSE(S): Certified Public Accountant required

EXPERIENCE: 10 years of experience, a portion of which includes oversight and development of staff.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Purposes, methods, and practices of financial and accounting record keeping
• Accrual accounting principles and procedures

• Computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly MS Excel

• Proper and effective use of English grammar and communication skills (oral and written)

Candidates must also have the ability to:

• Exceptional customer service skills
• Self-starter - able to prioritize and multi-task without daily direct supervision
• Maintain, encourage and participate in a close and highly collaborative team environment with clients and Charter Impact staff
• Adapt quickly to change
• Learn the appropriate rules, regulations and technical procedures specifically related to non-profit organizations and charter schools
• Prepare and review a variety of accurate financial reports and summaries
• Identify and correct errors in mathematical computations and financial documents

Experience with the following is a plus:

• Experience in a professional service firm, such as a CPA firm is a plus
• Experience in charter school finance and operations
• Non-profit accounting experience
• High organizational skills with attention to detail
• Knowledge of Sage Non-Profit Accounting

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: (with or without accommodation as needed to perform essential job functions)

• Read numbers, reports, and documents on computer terminals
• Use telephone and other communication devices
• Lift up to 20 pounds (Light)
• Prolonged standing, some bending, stooping and stretching

TYPICAL MENTAL DEMANDS:

Ability to give, receive, and analyze information, formulate work plans, prepare written materials and articulate goals and action plans.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Work indoors in a standard office environment
• Work outside of normal workdays and office hours to meet deadlines
• Travel is required for professional development events and to client locations
• Is required to directly communicate and interact with clients, parents, students and the public.