Chief Accountant

About the Role

The Chief Accountant works closely with the Controller and Director of Accounting in the everyday management of the accounting department, its staff and its interaction with all departments throughout the Corporation. The Chief Accountant demonstrates the ability to think logically and proactively as the department implements new and complex financial transactions, software, accounting standards, and reporting requirements. This role reports to the Vice President & Controller.

Responsibilities

• Works closely with the Controller and Director of Accounting to implement and carry out the department's goals as well as those of the Corporation; can think through issues and solve problems; can make decisions and recognize when to escalate to senior managers
• Supervises senior and staff accountants in the daily activities and transactions of the Corporation, and trains new staff
• Provides guidance and analytical support to accounting staff on recording new types of financial transactions
• Reviews and analyzes financial transactions for accurate accounting, including mortgage, bond, and investment transactions
• Reads and interprets mortgage and bond documents to set up complex financial transactions in the general ledger and collaborates with other departments to ensure proper understanding
• Provides guidance and support to staff in the preparation of the Corporation's operating budget and five-year capital plan
• Assists Senior Managers in the preparation of the Corporation's financial statements
• Analyzes quarterly and year-end financial statements and prepares a written summary of financial activities for those financial statements
• Assists in managing the fiscal year-end financial statement audit process; communicates and works with the external auditors and coordinates requests with accounting staff during the audit
• Serves as a coordinator between the accounting division and other departments on financial, technical, and other corporate matters; represents the department at project management meetings and has the ability to report updates back to senior management as well as recommend solutions and decisions as needed
• Maintains and updates the department's procedural manual

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience in the accounting field
• Proficiency in accounting principles; knowledge of GASB a plus
• 3 or more years of experience in managing a large team
• Strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint) required; Oracle Financials and Business Intelligent Query Tool a plus
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and presentation skills

Benefits

• Health Benefits at a reasonable cost
• Dental and Vision Benefits at no cost
• Retirement savings plan with a generous match and a pension plan
• Paid holiday, vacation, sick time and parental leave
• Professional development opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness for eligible employees
• Wellness reimbursement
• Back-up Caregiver Benefit

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 annually

Schedule

Full-Time/Exempt