Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration, Masters desirable
- Active CPA license highly desired
- Requires 10+ years experience with increasing levels of responsibilities in accounting and/or finance. Experience in a non-profit/academic/research environment highly desired
- 5+ years supervisory experience
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)
- Expert level knowledge of full cycle fund accounting, GAAP, all related accounting standards, and guidance applicable to non-profit organizations
- Advanced background in accounting/financial software systems. Experience with Financial Edge desired
- Advanced skills in developing internal controls and accounting business policies and procedures
- Advanced skills in budgeting and forecasting practices and models
- Background in financial statement preparation with the accompanying analyses and commentary
- Background in grants accounting and federal indirect cost recovery
- Background in overseeing annual financial statements audit, A-133/single audit, retirement plans audits
- Effective approach to cash/treasury management
- Experience monitoring debt covenants and compliance
- Effective hands-on management skills and team leadership abilities
- Effectively communicate complex finance and business concepts to a wide array of constituents
- Detail oriented and data driven mind set
- Ability to work as a member of a team
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines
Description of Duties:
- Oversee all accounting and finance functions for the Institute
- Oversee full cycle accounting processes including monthly/annual close and financial reporting
- Oversee accounting systems, maintain the integrity of the general ledger, financial reporting, and business processes within the system
- Oversee and support annual audit and special audits
- Support treasury operations, cash flow monitoring and banking relationships
- Develop internal controls, implement best practices, policies, and procedures
- Partner across the Institute with all departments on accounting and business needs
- Develop and supervise an accounting team that effectively supports the Institute
- Directly support and partner with the CFO and senior leadership on financial reporting needs, special projects, and initiatives
Salary Range: $190 - $225,000 per annum