Grants Accounting Manager

• Issues the month-end closing schedule and works with staff to ensure target dates are met for the timely closing of the general ledger.
• Ensures entries in ledgers and journals comply with established accounting policies and procedures. Verifies ledger entries against source data and assists in resolving identified discrepancies.
• Analyzes and reviews general ledger accounts to ensure appropriate documentation and proper allocations are completed accurately and timely.
• Serves as a liaison with external auditors.
• Provides guidance to program managers throughout the Agency regarding the interpretation of financial reports, including budget variances, significant adjustments or trends, financial drivers, and financial results.
• Consults with the Finance Management Team to discuss and implement the effective application of general accounting policies, procedures, and methods.
• Oversees the asset management tracking system and the amortization of assets.
• Works with the team to identify opportunities to improve efficiency through new system features, process automation, system integrations, and other enhancements. Evaluates best practices and recommends quality and process improvements.
• Drafts clear and concise findings and recommendations and assists with the implementation of approved recommendations.
• Supports accounting- and finance-related technologies, system implementations, and system optimization initiatives.
• Performs all duties inherent in a management role. Ensures effective staff development and training; interviews candidates for employment; evaluates staff performance; and recommends hiring, promotions, salary actions, and terminations, as appropriate.
• Provides financial support for the establishment of newly formed legal entities. Partners with Finance and external consultants on tax preparation, review, and filing.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Licenses and Certifications:
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Preferred

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field requiredMaster's Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related discipline preferred

Work Experience:

• Minimum of five years of experience in accounting or auditing, preferably in a health care organization required
• Minimum of three years of supervisory experience required
• Familiarity with U.S. federal, state and local reporting requirements required
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting processes, including accounting and finance best practices required
• Proficient with personal computers, including MS Office suite (Word, Excel) required
• Experience using PeopleSoft preferred
• For For Profit Businesses only:
• Experience in operational accounting, including account reconciliations, financial statement consolidation, and the improvement of these processes required
• Strong knowledge of corporate tax code, compliance and procedures required