Director of Accounting - Addison Group

Does the idea of working for an established organization dedicated to justice appeal to you? If so, then read on.

Addison Group Los Angeles seeks a Director of Accounting to join a non-profit organization

Job – The hired Director of Accounting will manage a team of professionals to execute accounting responsibilities. The Director of Accounting will also implement process improvements on a periodic basis. The Director of Accounting will report to the Controller.

Job Site Status (onsite/hybrid/remote) – Our client has an onsite work policy at present, although the C-level executives could envision a hybrid work schedule at the proper time. Our client offers seven (7) hours workdays and almost no OT.

Culture/Environment – Our client is instituting an autonomous environment to let the professionals do their roles without overbearing supervision.

Compensation/Benefits – Salary range is $150,000-$200,000/year. Our client supplements base compensation with numerous health insurance plans, commuter benefits, and an extensive list of holidays.

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING DUTIES

General Ledger (G/L) Accounting

·       Supervise periodic closes (ME, QE, YE) of the General Ledger (G/L) (reconciliations, prepaids, fixed assets, depreciation, journal entries and accruals

·       Lead preparation of financial statements (balance sheet, income statement) with supporting schedules for the Controller and C-level executives

·       Validate financial data (run trial balance to ensure general ledger is balanced)

Systems

·       Participate in ERP system upgrade/implementation

Accounts Payable (A/P)

·       Review all GL coding of invoices for proper approvals and documentation

·       Approve all expenses

·       Approve matches and batches of invoices

·       Execute check runs

Accounts Receivable

·       Monitor Aged Trial Balance

·       Approve all donations for tax purposes from donors

Payroll

·       Review payroll functions including 401K and health insurance

Compliance and Controls

·       Ensure GAAP controls are in place and maintained; document policies and procedures

·       Keep abreast of new developments in GAAP

·       Oversee annual audit of the organization

Cash Management

·       Oversee banking relationships, reconciliations & weekly check run

·       Ensure timely receipt of outstanding invoices

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

·       Prepare the organization’s operating budget

·       Analyze variances between actual and budgeted figures

Miscellaneous

·       Assist in all tax issues

·       Maintain insurance policies

·       Accept ad hoc projects

Tax

·       File 990 forms

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING QUALIFICATIONS

Required

·       Bachelors’ Degree in Accounting or Finance

·       At least eight (8) years of accounting experience

·       Current or prior managerial/supervisory/mentorship experience

·       Current or prior process improvement experience

·       Current or prior software implementation experience

·       Willingness to perform accounting tasks

Preferred

·       CPA (active or inactive)

·       Current or prior employment at a non-profit organization

DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING SKILLS

Required

Technical

·       Expert-Level proficiency in Microsoft Excel (v-lookups, pivot tables, IF Formulas)

·       Comfortable with multiple data and reporting systems

Interpersonal

·       Confidentiality with sensitive information

·       Superb people skills

·       Embraces a collaborative mentality to get projects done

·       Positive energy and engages all members of the organization

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