Accounting Manager

TITLE:                                Accounting Manager

REPORTS TO:                   Controller

SCHEDULE:                       Full time, 40 hours week, 12 months year. Schedule may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.

 Salary range: $141,000 - $147,800 based on relevant experience and education. 

Position Purpose

Provides leadership and works collaboratively with the finance department and budget holders.  Must possess a thorough understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and is responsible for internal controls, general ledger, accounting procedures, and financial statement reporting for the Academy.

Job Responsibilities

• Member of the senior finance team providing support for the Director of Finance, Controller and CFO.


• Oversees the general ledger accounting system ensuring complete and accurate financial information.


• Identifies, develops and enhances procedures, policies, controls and documentation, ensuring continuous greater efficiencies and accounting controls.


• Responsible for designing work flows, data flows and underlying control environment from subledger ERP systems into the financial accounting suite. (Blackbaud SIS, Enrollment Management and Tuition Management)


• Responsible for preparation and gathering required documentation for the interim and annual audits, working with outside auditors.


• Provides leadership and project management over finance and accounting system projects as requested.


• Executes internal control audit requests from the Controller.


• Responsible for ensuring a strong internal control environment underlying the key accounting cycles.


• Oversees the daily activities of staff and ensures month-end and close processes and reports are completed timely and accurately.


• Coordinates and participates in review of general ledger accounting entries and month end reconciliations.


• Maintains appropriate segregation of duties throughout the requisition, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payment processes.


• Oversees inventory accounting and ensures inventory balances are accurately reflected in the general ledger.


• Serves as the finance liaison for procurement, improving purchasing procedures, inventory management, and related system controls.


• Oversees annual 1099 reporting and ensures timely IRS filing.


• Oversees abandoned-property escheatment and ensures timely filing with the appropriate states.


• Provides assistance to members of the accounting team.


• Directs, oversees and develops the accounting staff for billing and accounts receivable, cash receipts, accounts payable, and travel and expense management.


• Conducts performance evaluations for direct reports.


• Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies training needs for current staff.


• Responsible for managing billing and collections of all Accounts Receivable including tuition, summer school, children’s center, rentals, other campus charges, deposits and faculty mortgages.


• Oversees the Tuition Refund Program, the processing of student refunds, the posting of Financial Aid awards and other campus charges.


• Responsible for managing accounts payables including invoices, expense report processing and reimbursements.


• Oversees the corporate credit card program and integration with the bank and finance systems   


• Engages in parent collection communication when escalation is needed.


• Understands and keeps current with generally accepted accounting principles.


• Ensures completeness of accounting procedure documentation.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies                

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), theories, practices, and standards.


• Strategic high-level thinking coupled with the attention to detail necessary for successful planning and execution.


• Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in all aspects of Academy life.


• Ability to prepare and effectively present both oral and written information concerning activities and operations to internal and external constituents.


• Knowledge of personnel management, supervision and staff training.


• Ability to demonstrate broad conceptual judgment, initiative and ability to deal with complex accounting issues while engaged in detailed, critical and confidential aspects of accounting.


• Proficient in MS Office, SharePoint, report writing tools and ERP systems.


• Experience with Oracle Cloud Fusion preferred.


• Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as needed.


• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and maintain collegial relationships.


• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.


• Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust and credibility.


• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a strong customer focus.


• A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.


• Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.


• High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be flexible and multi-task with accuracy.


• Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including stressful situations.

Direct/Indirect Reports

Accounts Receivable & Billing Specialist, Disbursements Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in the field of Finance, Accounting, or related discipline.


• CPA preferred.

Experience

• 10 - 15 years’ experience with an emphasis on internal controls, financial statement preparation, annual audits, accounting information system projects.


• 5 years’ experience managing an accounting function.


• Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting preferred.

Additional Requirements

1. Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed every 5 years).


2. Successfully complete a credit record check.