Job Description

Accounting Director

SUPERVISOR: Chief Financial Officer

DEPARTMENT: Finance

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

LAST UPDATED: 4/01/2024

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for handling general accounting functions that help provide separation of duties within the department, thereby enabling the Finance department to safeguard assets while providing internal controls. This position works with the Chief Financial Officer to review financial statements, create month-end journal entries, and perform forecasting and various reconciliations. The Accounting Director will be responsible for the oversight of troop and service unit finances and retail functions.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Work closely with the leadership team to establish and implement overall council goals and strategies
• Understands and applies accounting principles, laws, and regulations about finance; reconciles general ledger accounts; applies internal controls and takes necessary actions; assists with audits and preparing tax returns
• Reviews and reconciles balance sheet and income statement accounts
• Prepares or reviews month-end journal entries to provide consolidated financial statements
• Develops, reviews, and implements policies, procedures, and forms to streamline finance, troop financials, troop debt, and retail functions
• Reviews and approves accounts payable invoices
• Approves council-wide Concur expenses and invoices and exports them from Concur into accounting software
• Supervises and mentors Troop Liaison and retail staff
• Prepares inventory, cookie, and fall reconciliations annually
• Creates, produces, and manages all RFP processes for all financial relationships
• Prepares and manages forecasting models to share with the Leadership Team
• Manages Magazine Trust
• Manages the KPI's and KRI's for the organization
• Aids Chief Financial Officer with annual audit preparation and 990 review
• Provides training for staff on the use of systems that are administered by the finance department (expense manager, Square, and onboarding)
• Oversees the finance and retail budgets
• Provides oversight for the strategic planning, implementation, operational logistics, analysis, and evaluation of all retail functions
• Completes other duties as assigned

• In keeping with our commitment to the Girl Scouts Law and Promise, our council places particular emphasis on teamwork, investment in the success of the organization, and commitment to each other. To align with those values, we expect that all team members will actively engage in 'all call' endeavors as announced by the organization periodically. There are times throughout our year when the work of other departments becomes heavy and/or critically timely. In the spirit of teamwork, we require that requests for assistance be met with collaborative enthusiasm by all team Examples may include but are not limited to membership recruitment/renewal campaigns and efforts, product program logistics and support to include cookie cupboards and volunteer assistance, volunteer appreciation and engagement, retail inventory and delivery (among regional offices), program signature event participation, and support, and property maintenance/improvement as requested.

SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Staff: Sr. Troop Liaison, Retail Manager

Committee(s): Finance and Audit

CULTURAL EXPECTATIONS

Professionalism - complying strictly with corporate policies and procedures; conducting oneself with integrity, reliability, and accountability; demonstrating pride in attention to day-to-day work and processes; representing the organization well and being committed to its mission; developing and maintaining relationships with a spirit of inclusion and respect; exhibiting courtesy and attentiveness to the thoughts, feelings, and ideas of others; engaging in courageous conversations by being able to engage considerately with others; representing the organization appropriately and effectively with your words, actions, and appearance.

Timeliness - being accountable to deadlines and schedules; holding oneself to a high standard of punctuality and preparedness; optimizing personal timetables to accelerate organizational workflow and prevent/reduce inefficiencies of time, resources, and talent; being available and accessible during work hours; showing up for work on time and when you should.

Organizational Citizenship - being a productive member of the organizational team; contributing to the collective whole of the organization; having a commitment to the organization's success, as well as your member department; devoting yourself to advancing our collective mission.

Environmental Respect - demonstrating respect and care for all organizational property and facilities; engaging in practices that support a welcoming and productive workspace; remaining mindful and sensitive to the needs/feelings of other team members; doing your part to keep property and facilities clean, uncluttered and well-maintained to support an optimally operational environment; dedicating yourself toward the Girl Scout ideal of 'leaving a place/space better than you found it; conserving energy and resources whenever possible.

Possibility Thinking - striving to contribute to a 'next-level' mindset regarding organizational objectives; engaging in innovative work plans to achieve goals; participating in discussions and seeking input regarding problem-solving measures; exhibiting creativity and a willingness to try new things to achieve results.

KNOWLEDGE AND CREDENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor's degree, with an emphasis in accounting or business
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on accounting and 1 year of supervisory experience
• Excellent computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word
• Strong general ledger, accounts payable, fixed assets, and banking working knowledge
• Impeccable math skills to successfully lead and manage responsibilities
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record

Preferred

• Knowledge of Abila/Sage accounting software
• Knowledge of Concur Solutions software
• Knowledge of Girl Scout Leadership Experience

ABILITY AND SKILLS QUALIFICATIONS

• Proven, genuine ability and willingness to translate complex financial reporting into easily understood material and to communicate it as requested
• Ability to work collaboratively with a management team, volunteers, and staff
• Maintain ethical conduct
• Subscribes to the principles of the Girl Scout Movement
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines
• Strong human relations skills and can work well with people of diverse backgrounds
• Ability to exercise sound judgment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Skilled in negotiation methods
• Solution-driven with the ability to effectively problem-solve
• Excellent leadership skills which include collaborating, organizing, motivating, and working effectively while using creativity in problem-solving

HOURS AND TRAVEL

• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including some nights and weekends

**To apply for this position, please go to: www.girlscoutsdiamonds.org