TITLE: Accounting Manager
REPORTS TO: Controller
SCHEDULE: Full time, 40 hours week, 12 months year. Schedule
may vary according to departmental and Academy needs.
Salary range: $141,000 - $147,800 based on relevant
experience and education.
Pay Group
Type
Status
Fiscal Year Weeks
Class
Department
Location
Bi-Weekly (Salaried)
Regular
Full-Time
Full year (52 weeks)
Staff
Finance
Hybrid
Position Purpose
Provides leadership and works collaboratively with the finance
department and budget holders. Must possess a thorough
understanding of generally accepted accounting principles and is
responsible for internal controls, general ledger, accounting
procedures, and financial statement reporting for the
Academy.
Job Responsibilities
- Member of the senior finance team providing support for the
Director of Finance, Controller and CFO.
Oversees the general ledger accounting system ensuring complete
and accurate financial information.
Identifies, develops and enhances procedures, policies,
controls and documentation, ensuring continuous greater
efficiencies and accounting controls.
Responsible for designing work flows, data flows and underlying
control environment from subledger ERP systems into the financial
accounting suite. (Blackbaud SIS, Enrollment Management and Tuition
Management)
Responsible for preparation and gathering required
documentation for the interim and annual audits, working with
outside auditors.
Provides leadership and project management over finance and
accounting system projects as requested.
Executes internal control audit requests from the
Controller.
Responsible for ensuring a strong internal control environment
underlying the key accounting cycles.
Oversees the daily activities of staff and ensures month-end
and close processes and reports are completed timely and
accurately.
Coordinates and participates in review of general ledger
accounting entries and month end reconciliations.
Maintains appropriate segregation of duties throughout the
requisition, purchasing, receiving, invoicing, and payment
processes.
Oversees inventory accounting and ensures inventory balances
are accurately reflected in the general ledger.
Serves as the finance liaison for procurement, improving
purchasing procedures, inventory management, and related system
controls.
Oversees annual 1099 reporting and ensures timely IRS
filing.
Oversees abandoned-property escheatment and ensures timely
filing with the appropriate states.
Provides assistance to members of the accounting team.
Directs, oversees and develops the accounting staff for billing
and accounts receivable, cash receipts, accounts payable, and
travel and expense management.
Conducts performance evaluations for direct reports.
Coordinates training programs for new staff and identifies
training needs for current staff.
Responsible for managing billing and collections of all
Accounts Receivable including tuition, summer school, children’s
center, rentals, other campus charges, deposits and faculty
mortgages.
Oversees the Tuition Refund Program, the processing of student
refunds, the posting of Financial Aid awards and other campus
charges.
Responsible for managing accounts payables including invoices,
expense report processing and reimbursements.
Oversees the corporate credit card program and integration with
the bank and finance systems
Engages in parent collection communication when escalation is
needed.
Understands and keeps current with generally accepted
accounting principles.
Ensures completeness of accounting procedure
documentation.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP),
theories, practices, and standards.
- Strategic high-level thinking coupled with the attention to
detail necessary for successful planning and execution.
- Respect for diversity of identities and experiences, an
orientation toward equity and inclusion, and cultural competency in
all aspects of Academy life.
- Ability to prepare and effectively present both oral and
written information concerning activities and operations to
internal and external constituents.
- Knowledge of personnel management, supervision and staff
training.
- Ability to demonstrate broad conceptual judgment, initiative
and ability to deal with complex accounting issues while engaged in
detailed, critical and confidential aspects of accounting.
- Proficient in MS Office, SharePoint, report writing tools and
ERP systems.
- Experience with Oracle Cloud Fusion preferred.
- Willingness and ability to learn additional applications as
needed.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to develop and
maintain collegial relationships.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with students by building trust
and credibility.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills as well as a
strong customer focus.
- A strict adherence to confidential policies is required.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple priorities
and deadlines simultaneously.
- High degree of organizational skills with the ability to be
flexible and multi-task with accuracy.
- Ability to follow verbal and written directions, maintain a
professional demeanor and restraint at all times, including
stressful situations.
Direct/Indirect Reports
Accounts Receivable & Billing Specialist, Disbursements
Specialist, Accounts Payable Specialist
Position Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in the field of Finance,
Accounting, or related discipline.
- CPA preferred.
Experience
- 10 - 15 years’ experience with an emphasis on internal
controls, financial statement preparation, annual audits,
accounting information system projects.
- 5 years’ experience managing an accounting function.
- Experience working with adolescents in an educational setting
preferred.
Additional Requirements
- Successfully complete a criminal background check (reviewed
every 5 years).
- Successfully complete a credit record check.
