Accounting Manager (Remote)

charity: water; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in the U.S. seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee financial compliance and enhance accounting processes. You will manage a team, ensuring adherence to GAAP while supporting the Finance Department. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and significant management experience in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Unlimited PTO

401k plan + employer match

6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years

Qualifications

• 7+ years of professional experience in accounting.
• 2+ years of successfully managing a high performing and detail-oriented team.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of an organization.

Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations monthly.
• Partner with Revenue Operations for compliance with GAAP.
• Supervise and mentor accounting and senior accounting associates.

Skills

Accounting Management

Financial Compliance

Problem-solving

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Concur

NetSuite

Job description

Main areas of focus: Auditing, Accounting Policy Management, Financial Compliance

Location: Remote - U.S. only.

Eligibility: At this time, we are only considering candidates who are eligible to work in the United States without the need of company sponsorship now or in the future

JOB HIGHLIGHT

You’ll be reinforcing the integrity of our accounting policies and financial compliance by employing your world-class accounting acumen.

JOB SUMMARY

As Accounting Manager, you will play a key role in the Finance Department consistently ensuring the sustainable growth of our Accounting team and process transformations. You will own various workflows within the accounting and financial reporting process. Reporting to the Controller, you’ll exemplify a hard-working, demonstrated leader who excels in managing workflows and can exceed goals in a fast-paced environment. You’ll support the Finance team in finding solutions to complex problems.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• On a monthly basis, reviewing and approving journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations prepared by the accounting team including complex areas such as investments; and investigating discrepancies and communicating issues as they arise in a timely manner
• Partnering with Revenue Operations and working cross-functionally with departments to ensure Revenue, including Pledges, are recorded in compliance with GAAP
• Assisting in the timely management of the month-end consolidated financial close process by keeping team priorities on track and assisting staff
• Continually developing, expanding, and improving month-end close and financial reporting procedures and timelines
• Reviewing, approving, and or processing financial transactions as needed
• Researching and supporting the VP, Controller in the implementation of new accounting standards
• As the organization continues to evolve and grow, assisting in the creation of new processes and implementation of new systems and simplifying existing processes
• Supporting the management of the year-end consolidated financial statement audit, tax return preparation, and regulatory filings
• Ensuring the timely annual filing of state fundraising registrations
• In partnership with our VP, Controller, supporting the management of special projects, general ledger implementation, internal controls, and ad hoc analyses
• Supervising and mentoring accounting and senior accounting associates

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7+ years of professional experience in accounting
• 2+ years of successfully managing a high performing and detail-oriented team and proven ability to manage and develop the careers of direct reports
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with all levels of an organization and manage relationships with external parties
• Superior problem-solving skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Proven agility required to work thoughtfully in a fast-paced start-up environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Public Accounting experience
• Current CPA designation or equivalent
• Experience working with expense management platforms like Concur and ERPs like NetSuite
• Understanding of non-profit operations

WHAT WE OFFER

• Unlimited PTO
• Summer Fridays
• 6-week paid sabbatical leave after 5 years of employment
• Annual bonus potential
• 401k plan + employer match
• Medical covered at 85% + Dental/Vision contributions
• FSA + dependent day care FSA
• Employer-paid life insurance, STD, LTD
• 16-week paid maternity and paternity leave for new parents
• Stipends for Home office, Professional Development, and a You-do-You Perk
• TSA Pre-check reimbursement
• 2-4 annual travel requirements that foster team alignment, connection and in-person collaboration

At charity: water, we believe that water changes everything. We work with local implementing partners to fund sustainable solutions that provide clean and safe drinking water to people around the world. Since 2006, with a diverse team of world-changers and an unstoppable community of supporters, we’ve brought clean water to more than 20 million people worldwide.

charity: water is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates. We are committed to doing the work and challenging each other to be an organization in which everyone is respected and heard. We commit to providing genuine opportunities for all people to thrive.