Manager, Financial Accounting

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Girl Scouts of the USA

 

Founded in 1912, Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is the preeminent leadership development organization for girls and the leading authority on their healthy development. Millions of Girl Scout alums across the country and the world have gone on to achieve incredible things and make a tremendous impact in fields ranging from public policy, medicine, journalism, and athletics to international relations, science, technology, art, and entertainment. 

 

As a mission-driven organization, Girl Scouts of the USA champions girls as they explore their worlds, try new things, and develop the courage, confidence, and character to make the world a better place. From stargazing during a first overnight camping trip to building robots, navigating a rocky hiking trail, working together on a community project, and learning about the importance of environmental stewardship, Girl Scouts of all backgrounds and abilities can unapologetically be themselves as they rise to meet new challenges and discover the issues that matter most to them. Along the way they learn the power of friendship, connection, and teamwork. 

 

Girl Scouts are doers, innovators, problem-solvers, creators, and dreamers, and the GSUSA team is here to center, support, and inspire them, working with 111 local councils across the country and USA Girl Scouts Overseas to deliver our life-changing Girl Scout Leadership Experience.

 

This is a 2 days in office and hybrid position located in New York City.

 

You Will

The Manager, Financial Accounting is responsible for handling complex GSUSA accounting transactions and financial work processes.  The incumbent plays a key role in the monthly close of the general ledger, preparation of financial reports and ensuring adherence to the financial close calendar.  The Manager, Financial Accounting serves as primary resource for revenue, expense, cash recording and balance sheet account reconciliations. This position manages, analyzes and reconciles various sub-ledgers to the general ledger, including payroll interfaces and recording of monthly profit and loss statements from outside units. 

 

This position provides technical advice and assistance to accounting staff, on the treatment of various accounting transactions, and assists in the training of new staff. This position stays abreast of accounting pronouncements that may impact not-for-profits in general and GSUSA specifically. In the absence of the Assistant Controller, the Manager, Financial Accounting coordinates the activities of the General Ledger team to ensure that priorities are met and work is completed accurately on a timely basis.

 

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES - Primary duties of the position

 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

• Analyzes, evaluates, and interprets general ledger accounts and reports to ensure accurate development and finalization of GSUSA monthly and annual financial statements. Produces monthly income/expense statements and financial reports for submission to the Assistant Controller and Controller for review prior to release to management.
• Prepares monthly, detailed narrative analysis of assigned general ledger accounts for Assistant Controller and Controller’s review reflecting trends, variations, and unusual items from prior reports; prepares variety of other financial reports and undertakes a variety of special accounting and financial analysis projects.
• Records and reconciles daily, monthly and annual revenue, expense, asset and liability transactions into the general ledger and reconciles systems and sub-systems.
• Ongoing interaction with various levels of management and contact with other GSUSA communities; external contact with auditors and account officers from banks, investment brokers, and government agencies to respond to inquiries, to verify or share information, and to resolve discrepancies.
• Evaluates the effects of changes in operating procedures on accounting and financial reporting systems and recommends refinement of account structures, reports, accounting systems and procedures to streamline and continuously improve workflow. Interprets and analyzes trends or deviations from accounting standards and identifies and satisfies management informational needs.
• Implements new and/or modified computer application systems and assists in resolving problems related to computer generated data. Ensures effective implementation of new and/or modified computer systems by keeping abreast of new developments.
• Assists internal and external auditors, as required.
• Provides technical support and advice to less experienced accountants and ass