Finance Manager

About the role

Neighborhood House is a non-profit agency providing social services for children, families, seniors and people experiencing food- and housing insecurity. The Accounting Manager will plan and direct the accounting activities of the finance department.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate the organization’s fiscal performance and provide strategic financial input.
• Aid CFO in the development of a financial plan ensuring adequate financial resources for the organization’s mission.
• Create, revise, and implement fiscal policies and procedures.
• Oversee and monitor all contracts, grants, and budget implementation to ensure compliance with grant conditions.
• Supervise the accurate and timely recording of all financial information, ensure the accuracy of deposits, checks, payment of bills, and maintain running cash balance to meet operating needs.
• Provide leadership and work directly with program managers in preparation of program budgets, reports, and grant requests.
• Oversee the functionality and processing of payroll.
• Ensure proper preparation for annual financial audit.
• Establish and maintain internal controls and guidelines for accounting transactions.
• Assist with guidelines for budget preparation.
• Work with management to develop, communicate, and maintain processes involving financial functions.
• Maintain general ledger, including account analysis, subsidiary schedules with proper documentation, and preparation of monthly and year-end journal entries.
• Ensure twice monthly payroll is timely and accurate.
• With payroll staff and HR, assist with liaising with the payroll processing program.
• Oversee and assist with Accounts Payable (A/P) process to ensure timely payment of all leases, contracts, and invoices.
• Oversee and assist with grant and contract billing and receiving processes.
• Prepare and/or review monthly account reconciliations and journal entries.
• Assure timely closure of monthly and year-end accounts.
• Oversee day-to-day banking and cash management activities.
• Assist with preparation of business activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.
• Absorb and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.
• Audit accounts to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations; coordinate with outside auditors and provide needed information for the annual external audit.
• Assist with annual internal audit and 990 preparations.
• Aid in the preparation of annual budget and budgets for new and renewing funding sources.
• Presents recommendations to leadership on short- and long-term financial objectives and policies.
• Ensures compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will supervise the Payroll Specialist and AP/AR Specialist.
• Ensure all department activities are operated in compliance with internal and external laws and regulations and funder requirements.
• Train employees; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; address complaints and resolve problems with supervisor’s overview.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field and seven (7) years accounting experience;
• Five (5) years of nonprofit experience is a must;
• MBA, CPA, or Masters in Public Administration preferred and two (2) years of supervisory experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience;
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting concepts;
• Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial Edge or similar accounting software;
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and time management skills;
• Established problem-solving capabilities;
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities;
• Ability to communicate professionally with manager, clients, service providers, community members and Board;
• Ability to work as a team player;
• This position requires candidates to have a reliable vehicle and vehicle insurance.

Salary and Benefits

Benefits: Neighborhood House offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package including: affordable health and dental insurance (inc. vision and Rx), voluntary short- and long-term disability insurance, 403b plan, and company-paid life insurance. All employees have access to a complimentary employee assistance program.

PTO: Neighborhood House values employee wellbeing and we prioritize a healthy work-life balance. We offer a generous paid time off policy starting at 5 weeks per year and 12 paid holidays.

Neighborhood House employees are eligible for credit in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.