Job Description

Our client, a philanthropic organization, is seeking a Senior Manager, Finance. This role will report to the Assistant Controller and collaborate with department staff and other organizational units. The organization is seeking someone with broad managerial skills, as well as experience in finance, investment, and grants administration, to enhance the department’s operations. The Senior Manager, Finance, will supervise the Accounting Manager and oversee the recording process of organization’s cash contributions for over 2,000 individual charitable funds that they administer. The organization's bank reconciliation process, which was previously outsourced, will be brought back in-house and managed by the Finance department. The Senior Manager, Finance will serve as the primary liaison during the transfer process and work closely with the Accounting Manager to review and create new procedures to ensure the accuracy of financial information. The Senior Manager, Finance will work closely with the Assistant Controller during month, quarter, and year-ends to reconcile the organization’s activities, including but not limited to cash, investments, receivables, payables, grants, and contributions. This position involves carefully managing and reviewing the organization’s contributions to ensure accurate and timely revenue recognition and credit to its charitable funds. The position may require extended hours during peak financial periods, such as audits and year-end deadlines. RESPONSIBILITIES Review daily cash transactions to ensure accurate and timely recording of transactions. Performs monthly bank reconciliations of the organization’s bank accounts. Provides backup to other team members for cash and non-cash contributions and financial management of an affiliate. Manages the activities of individually managed investment accounts, including Open Architecture. Works with other team members to reconcile the organization’s investment activity. Assists in the preparation of annual audits of the organization’s financial statements and defined benefit plan. Supervise the Accounting Manager and evaluate employee performance. Assists in managing the organization’s banking activities. Performs due diligence review of existing and potential grantees’ financial information per the organization’s guidelines for grants. Assists in the preparation of the administrative budget. Assists with any special projects as needed (i.e., assisting with automation of monthly tasks/entries). REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable or credit management, with at least 2 years in a managerial role (training, development, delegating assignments, problem-solving, etc). Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Sage Intacct, Oracle NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel (aging reports, VLOOKUP, PivotTables). Strong understanding of Nonprofit Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting. Work experience in philanthropic organizations and grant administration is a plus. Experience in process improvement and automation is a plus.

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