AF31M2 Sr Mgr Accounting

Position Accountabilities

• Lead and manage members of the accounting team which includes setting expectations, providing feedback, managing workload, ensuring consistent response times and delivery of results.
• Oversee and manage the annual external financial statement audit.
• Drive the month-end close process, partner with the IT Support team to automate processes, and drive towards a streamlined close.
• Ensure monthly close is being managed accurately, timely and effectively with appropriate variance analysis and explanations.
• Timely review of account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Maintain the Society’s chart of accounts.
• Assist with the preparation of financial information for the annual report, annual financial statements, and tax returns.
• Proactively identify and remediate issues while implementing process improvements to streamline accounting processes
• Work cross-functionally with other departments and units within ACS.
• Review contracts to ensure compliance and proper accounting.
• Research and assist in implementation of new accounting standards and determine impact of new or changing business processes.
• Maintain and enhance an environment of accountability and professionalism.
• Presentation of financial results as assigned.
• Review system access and accounting policies to ensure appropriateness.
• Other duties and projects as assigned.
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar field; CPA license required
• Minimum ten years of experience in accounting role; non-profit and public accounting experience is a plus.
• Understanding of GAAP.
• Demonstrated management, supervisory and/or team leadership experience required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with large ERP systems.
• Experience in leading year-end financial audits.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
  

DC-based: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $117,000 & $159,000 per year.

ACS currently provides the following benefits for this position: paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, paid holidays, health insurance, flexible spending account or health care savings account, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, retirement benefits, short- and long-term disability, and 4-week work from anywhere; each benefit is subject to the terms of the applicable program. Additional benefits may apply based on skills, experience, and location.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.