Senior Accounting Manager - Girl Scouts Greater LA

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles (“GSGLA”) is the largest girl-serving nonprofit agency in the Los Angeles region. O...Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated leadership, collaborative, management, and interpersonal skills.

Advanced Excel skills required.

Possess team-building skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking.

Ability to multi-task; must be flexible, adaptable, and willing to thrive in an ever changing/fast-paced environment.

Natural problem-solver and keen ability to successfully troubleshoot.

Strong organizational and analytical skills.

Hands-on experience with fund accounting software; Abila MIP experience a plus.

Ability to project a high level of professionalism while networking in the public arena.

Possess a strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty.

Ability to speak passionately and with conviction about the organizational mission and its importance.

Ability to spend time sitting, utilizing the computer, and standing and walking throughout the facilities.

Ability to travel via personal vehicle or public transportation to various facilities throughout the region.

Ability to lift up to 15 pounds periodically.

Flexibility to attend evening and/or weekend meetings and/or events.

Able to perform this job safely, without endangering the health or safety of themself or others.

The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Recommended Education, Training and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required or significant experience in lieu of education.

CPA strongly preferred (active or inactive status).

Minimum of five years progressive experience in accounting.

Minimum of three years in a leadership role as Accounting Manager, or other higher management position.

GSGLA Employee Requirements

Comply with state-mandated reporter training

Attend GSGLA signature events and/or other activities as assigned

Benefits / Other

Employees of GSGLA receive a competitive benefits package and paid time off, including the closure of its offices the second and fourth Monday of every month. Full time staff are eligible to opt into plans that cover medical, dental, vision, life and even pet insurance, an employee assistance program, as well as a 403(b) retirement plan.

Vaccination Policy

Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, subject to certain exemptions as required by law. New hires working at Girl Scouts of Greater Los Angeles must be fully vaccinated upon hire. Please contact the People & Culture Department for a copy of the vaccination policy.