Accounting Manager

Who You Are:
You’re someone who individuals can depend on, but you can also rally a team when needed. You are well versed in the intricacies of organizational finances and enjoy facing unique challenges every day. You’re inquisitive and enjoy diving into finer details and making sure data and information is accurate. You’re looking for a new position where you can make a difference in your life, the lives of others, and the world. In return, you seek an organization that appreciates your individuality and supports you as a member of a diverse and talented team. People often comment on how you’re organized, thorough, compassionate, and a true mentor and team leader. You know in your heart it’s time to find an opportunity to be part of something larger; more impactful. If this sounds like you, please allow us to introduce ourselves.

Who We Are:
Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver (Habitat Metro Denver) is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization that seeks to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Habitat for Humanity was founded on the conviction that everyone needs an affordable, healthy, and stable place to live in dignity and safety, and that affordable housing should be a matter of conscience and action for all.  To achieve our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live, Habitat Metro Denver builds, renovates and sells homes in partnership with low- and moderate-income families. Habitat Metro Denver is also an advocate for policies that create and preserve affordable housing. We work in neighborhoods across five counties in Metro Denver to not only build, renovate and sell new homes, but also to do critical home repairs to help families stay in their homes longer. Since being founded in 1979, Habitat Metro Denver has served more than 2,500 households and is one of the top ten producers in the Habitat U.S. network nationwide.

How We Succeed Together:
Habitat Metro Denver’s Cultural Blueprint highlights the specific behaviors and mindsets that support our core values and guide day-to-day decisions, behaviors, and interactions of every person within our organization.

• Solid Foundations - Our mission is at the heart of everything we do. We are passionate about our work, our teams, and our relationships.
• Innovative Design - We are curious.  We embrace change.  We take risks and initiative to address a complex social issue – housing.  We exemplify grit and determination in our relentless pursuit to ensure everyone has a safe and affordable place to call home.
• Open Doors - We welcome everyone. We aspire to be an inclusive organization that celebrates one humanity – where equity, diversity and inclusion are at the core of every facet of our work.
• Clear Windows - We approach everyone with kindness, clarity, and transparency.  We champion authenticity, illuminate our strengths, and hold ourselves and others accountable.
• Supportive Structures - We have each other’s backs.  We collaborate.  Becoming better at what we do takes all of us.  By building homes and life-changing careers, we make a transformational difference in our lives and the lives of others.

POSITION OVERVIEW:
The Accounting Manager assists in planning and directing all accounting operational functions of the organization including month-end closing, preparing financial statements, accounts payable, accounts receivable, construction draws and grant reporting. This role will lead the finance staff to create a positive and collaborative team environment, including staff professional development, performance reviews, and cross training.

The following reflects the organization’s definition of essential functions for the job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Leadership
•    Lead by example and mentor a small team of accountant professionals by fostering a collaborative and high-performance finance work environment that supports other departments, volunteers, donors, vendors and our mission.
•    Oversee and manage day to day accounting operations; financial reporting, accounts payable, general ledger, construction/retail/mortgage departments’ financial activities and grant draws.
•    Conduct individual and department performance evaluations, set goals, and ongoing feedback to support professional development.
•    Collaborate with cross functional teams to implement technology solutions that enhance financial management and reporting capabilities.
•    Supports the head of finance in budgeting, financial planning, budget to actual reporting, and other finance accountabilities to ensure operational excellence.

Financial Management 
•    Manage and guide the general ledger and job account structures for accurate and timely reporting outcomes.
•    Oversee the year-end financial statement audit, 990 tax work, and other regulatory reports.
•    Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry specific requirements related to mortgage, retail, community land trusts, and grants.
•    Facilitate and ensure accurate and timely month-end close, quarterly, and annual finance statements in accordance with GAPP & nonprofit standards.
•    Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of bank accounts, intercompany transactions, and subsidiary loans.
•    Assist in managing cash flow and maintaining accurate forecast of organization’s cash position.
•    Create finance committee reports and support operations of the finance and audit committee.
•    Other associated duties as required to help fulfill our mission in alignment with our Cultural Blueprint values. 

Process Improvement
•    Act as a project lead to evaluate, develop, and optimize accounting and internal control processes to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
•    Assume the role of system administrator for the Acumatica cloud-based accounting software.
•    Otake ownership of the dashboard metrics for the affiliate.
•    Develop, maintain, and improve compliance reporting requirements, accounting policies, and best practice procedures are kept current and well documented to mitigate risk and increase efficiencies.
•    Provide training to enhance the team’s technical skills and knowledge of nonprofit, retail, construction, and mortgage specific accounting practices.

EXPERIENCE:
•    4-years of progressive experience with similar responsibilities. 
•    Accounting degree would be highly beneficial in this role. 
•    2-year supervisory experience.
•    CPA/CMA (active or inactive) preferred.
•    GL accounting or public accounting experience a plus.
•    Experience working with complex software is a plus. 
•    Nonprofit, Mortgage, Construction, and Retail (or combination of) accounting experience is a plus.
•    Intermediate to advanced computer and Excel skills required.
•    End user familiarity with Visa Spend Clarity, and/or Acumatica a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
•    A strong belief in Habitat’s mission and a desire to engage others in the organization’s work.
•    Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively support individuals at all levels within organization with timely and effective communication, clarity, and positivity.
•    Comfortable working independently with proven ability to work well with others in a team environment.
•    Proven ability to exercise sound decision making, take initiative and manage up and laterally when needed.
•    Able to develop and maintain professional, positive, and collaborative functional relationships with staff, volunteers, and vendors.
•    Position requires extreme attention to detail and ability to maintain confidentiality
•    Proven organizational skills to set priorities, maximize efficiency and consistently meet deadlines.
•    Ability to flex style to communicate clearly, professionally, and sensitively with diverse audiences of internal and external customers including coworkers, volunteers, and vendors.
•    Experience working with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds is preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB
•    Most work is performed indoors at a desk in a shared office or meeting setting, with the ability to work remotely at times. 
•    Ability to talk on the phone and work at a computer for extended periods of time.
•    Hybrid work model - minimum 2 days/week at a Habitat location (Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday), with ability to work from home the other days) During the first 6-9 months of employment additional days in the office will be required to learn the role, build critical interdepartmental connections, and strengthen the development team’s vision, strategy, and cohesiveness.
•    The ability to travel to and from meetings and appointments in locations and times when public transportation is unavailable.
•    Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured under the company’s insurance policy is prerequisite; driving is required. A Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) will be run for insurance purposes. 
•     Must be able to pass background and credit checks .

The starting pay range for this position is $75,000 to $87,000. New hires are typically brought into the organization between the minimum to midpoint of the salary range posted depending on qualifications, internal equity and the budgeted amount for the role. 

Benefits available include medical, dental and vision insurance options; 401k with employer match; Paid time off for vacation, sick, holidays, floating holidays; short and long-term disability; Healthy Families and Workplaces Act (HFWA) Leave; Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML); and paid time to volunteer.

At Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver, we value diversity and strive to ensure that our practices and policies are equitable ad inclusive. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age (40 and older), sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status and gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), marital status, race, national origin (including ancestry), disability, creed, religion, genetic information, HIV status, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws.  Habitat Metro Denver is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, and other compensation, dismissal, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.