Director of Accounting

Department Finance

Type of Position Full time

Search Location(s) Manhattan, NY

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Job Brief

Director of Finance is responsible for managing and overseeing all facets of the agency's accounting operations, including monthly close cycle, general ledger accounting, treasury, internal control and policy development.

Shift Worked:

EXEMPT 37.5

Weekly Hours:

37.5

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Pay range:

$125,000-$125,000

A. POSITION SUMMARY Director of Finance is responsible for managing and overseeing all facets of the agency's accounting operations, including monthly close cycle, general ledger accounting, treasury, internal control and policy development. The Director of Finance will also manage and develop Finance staff to ensure that agency policies and procedures are followed as well as outside guidance to ensure that financial outputs are complete, accurate and produced in a timely manner.

B. POSITION DUTIES 1. Manage the operations of the GL team, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the departments' goals and objectives. 2. Oversee the monthly and annual general ledger accounting close process, managing to a central global timetable, and validate accuracy of the results, including but not limited to: a. Review and approval of journal entries and sub ledger closings prior to posting to the general ledger. b. Review and approval of monthly, quarterly and yearly analysis prepared by subordinates to ensure completeness and accuracy. 3. Oversee the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities regarding treasury functions and other general ledger accounting transactions. 4. Assist GL and Billing teams to ensure revenues are billed in timely manner, recorded to general ledger appropriately and reconciled properly to the general ledger on a monthly basis. 5. Oversee the 3 month cash flow projection to monitor agencies cash flow needs as well as provide recommendations for investments opportunities. 6. Assist in preparation of IRS Form 990 and New York State Charities Bureau Form CHARS00 in accordance with the rules and regulations required. 7. Preparation, enforcement and continued review and edit of Policies and Procedures from beginning of process through the end to ensure the safeguarding of the agencies assets and compliance with all regulations from our funders as well as GAAP. 8. Train, develop and evaluate staff. Implement training programs in order to help staff maximize potential and reach individual and agency goals. 9. Coordinate year end audits with external auditors and oversee the preparation of audit schedules, data, infonnation and financial statements while managing relationships with outside audit finns and other providers as appropriate. 10. Collaborate with other Finance managers to increase efficiency in financial processes that cross departmental lines. 11. Work with Financial Systems to ensure accounting and financial systems for the department have robust controls, are compliant with regulations, and up to date when taking into consideration current business needs. 12. Provides status of financial condition of the agency, when requested, by collecting, interpreting and reporting key financial data.

C. REQUIREMENTS 1. BS degree in Accounting. 2. Strong interpersonal skills. 3. Seven years accounting experience, which would include managerial experience. 4. Knowledge of personal computer and Spreadsheets . 5. Performs all job responsibilities in full compliance with all applicable laws , rules , regulations , policies and procedures. Adheres to the agency ' s corporate compliance program, including the code of business conduct, the NYS and Federal False Claims Acts, whistleblower protections and mandatory reporting. Completes corporate compliance training at least annually. Fully cooperates in all corporate compliance investigations and reviews.

D. SUPERVISES 1 GL Supervisor 3 Senior Staff Accountants 1 Financial Analyst 1 Cash Management Coordinator