Senior Accounting Manager

Job Details

Job Location: Ewing Center - Sedalia, MO 65301Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $93,600.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Up to 25%Job Shift: DayJob Category: Accounting

Senior Accounting Manager

Full-time

Missouri

(Hybrid/Remote)

**Applicant must live in or near the Sedalia, KC Metro, or St Louis Metro area to be considered**

 

The Center for Human Services (CHS) has provided exceptional opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1955. Currently, CHS provides programs and services to assist individuals with disabilities, low income, at-risk children, and their families to meet their goals, and experience their best lives while living, working, playing, and becoming a part of their communities. As an organization, we are leaders in excellence, we have a steadfast commitment to solutions, we respect all differences, abilities, and similarities in our employees and clients, and we advocate autonomy!

 

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Accounting Manager will play a crucial role in supporting our mission of “Life Without Limitations” by managing all financial functions and providing leadership to the Finance Department. This position will also provide support to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in overseeing the financial activities of the organization based on strategic and operational plans.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Meet regularly with the CFO to ensure coordination and continuity of the Finance Department goals and outcomes, discusses and resolves overall problems, personnel issues, and other business issues
• Maintain internal controls and conduct periodic audits for the Finance Department
• Ensure all financial operations follow federal, state and agency regulations, policies, and procedures
• Provide guidance in financial reporting objectives and standards to ensure accurate, compliant, and useful financial reporting is produced
• Forecast and manage a cash flow that meets the needs of the organization
• Participate in annual budgeting process
• Maintain a comprehensive working knowledge of cost accounting principles, internal controls, policies, procedures, regulatory compliance, reporting requirements, auditing, tax preparation and budgeting processes
• Lead annual renewal process of general, property, and workers compensation insurance policies
• Review, analyze, and approve financial statements, reconciliations, and monthly reports for accuracy and compliance
• Prepare financial analysis reports, annual report, budget reports, and regulatory reports as needed or requested
• Work directly with independent outside audit firm to complete annual audits
• Maintain and organize digital and physical financial records and contracts
• Complete performance appraisals and monitor personnel issues for direct reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Adaptability
• Ethical integrity
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance
• Initiative
• Managerial aptitude
• Proficiency in financial software
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

COMPETENCIES

• Capable of communicating effectively with program leaders, external stakeholders, and finance professionals
• Capable of creating clear, user-friendly reporting and processes
• Capable of leading a team, delegating tasks effectively, and driving organizational goals
• Familiarity with Not-For-Profit financial concepts
• Possess a deep understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or closely related field
• Five years of related experience in finance, or equivalent combination of education and experience to equal nine years