Assistant Director (Accounting)

Rising Ground; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rising Ground in New York, NY is seeking a Finance Supervisor/Controller to manage budgets and accounting for multiple programs in a not-for-profit setting.

You will supervise 5–6 staff, oversee monthly closings, budgets, billings, and audits, and collaborate with program leadership to ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance.

The role requires a BS or higher in accounting, 7–10 years not-for-profit experience, and strong Excel; CPA is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting or related field.
• 7–10 years of not-for-profit accounting experience required.
• 2–3 years of supervisory experience desired.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills required.
• CPA desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support contract accountants and manage budgets for programs.
• Review annual budgets and prepare budget proposals for programs.
• Perform monthly budget to actual analyses and prepare billing reports.
• Coordinate audits and prepare ACS/Uniform Guidance reports.
• Collaborate with program leadership and ensure expenditures stay within budgets.
• Prepare program financial statements and ensure general ledger integrity.
• Oversee salary details and related schedules for reporting.
• Lead a team of 5–6 accounting staff and supervisors.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Not-for-profit accounting

Excel proficiency

Strong analytical interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor of Science or higher in accounting or related field

Tools

Passport

ACS Schedules

SSOP

Sage Intacct

Job description

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Full Time New York, NY, US

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Department:

Finance

Reports To:

Location:

1333 Broadway

Employment Type:

Full Time

FLSA

Exempt

Overview

Supervise and support contract accountants who are responsible for preparation of both the organization’s and funding sources budgets, monthly billings and all aspects of the accounting for various programs. As well as assume a small portfolio of programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and assist in preparation of annual budgets for programs in conjunction with program management
• Review and prepare new budget proposals as necessary
• Review and prepare monthly budget to actual analysis
• Review and preparation of the monthly billing reports
• Review, prepare and submit budget modification requests as needed monitoring variances of expenditure over budget and advising program directors to monitor spending to the budget
• Review and prepare program financial statements as required by either funding source or program management
• Responsibility for funding source audits
• Work with program leadership to develop procedures to support new programs
• Supervise 5 – 6 Accountant Supervisors and Contract Accountants
• Review and prepare supporting schedules and analyses for annual audit reviews for various programs and agencies in general
• Review financial information for various programs and report on a regular basis to finance staff and program management
• Review and preparation of supporting schedules and other miscellaneous reports as requested by the various funding sources
• Approve and record general ledger entries (salaries, OTPS, revenue, etc.).
• Review and preparation of the year-end reports for the annual audit, i.e. salary reconciliation to general ledger, vacation, and sick days accruals, etc.
• Preparation of ACS Schedules
• Review and assist in preparation of salary details and other schedules for SSOP Report
• Assist in preparation of supporting schedules for the Uniform Guidance report
• Review and reconciliation of various grants including regular billings and reconciliation of general ledger
• Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science or higher degree in accounting or related field
• At least 7-10 years of experience in a not-for-profit setting, preferably with contract billing
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Passport
• Experience with ACS Schedules
• Experience with SSOP and Uniform Guidance audit helpful
• Experience with Sage Intacct helpful but not essential
• Strong analytical interpersonal skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies
• CPA desirable but not a requirement

Supervisory Responsibilities

Yes

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full- time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday at assigned location. Work hours options are 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Additional Requirements

Authorized to work in the U.S.

• Ability to travel to other Rising Ground Sites (if required)