Cash Receipting Manager

nature; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy seeks a Cash Receipting Manager to oversee the receipting of checks, wires and ACHs processed in the Arlington Office, with approximately $1Bn handled annually in compliance with TNC policies and regulatory requirements. This hybrid role requires about 3 days in the Arlington office and more during busy seasons.

You will lead a team of Cash Receipting Specialists, ensure timely deposits and CRM updates, collaborate with the Revenue Coding Manager and Pledge team, and

Qualifications

• CPA credential or equivalent accounting certification desirable.
• Strong leadership and team management experience.
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee receipting of checks, wires and ACHs in Arlington Office.
• Ensure accurate recording and deposit timing in CRM and financial systems.
• Maintain cash handling controls and respond to inquiries.
• Collaborate with Revenue Coding and Pledge teams for donor acknowledgments and reporting.
• Monitor and report cash activity and balances in deposits clearing account.
• Lead and develop Cash Receipting Specialists; manage workload and training.

Skills

Leadership

Data management

Regulatory/compliance

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Education

CPA credential

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

What We Can Achieve Together:

The Cash Receipting Manager provides highly specialized services to ensure the receipting of checks, wires, and ACHs of approx. $1Bn received at the office in Arlington, VA (\"Arlington Office\") is recorded in compliance with TNC policies and procedures, relevant legal and regulatory frameworks, and financial management best practices. This is a hybrid position that requires approximately 3 days in the Arlington Office, or more as the workload and staffing require it, particularly during the busy seasons.

The Cash Receipting Manager is responsible for the receipting, administration and documentation of checks, wires and ACHs received at the Arlington Office. They also oversee the bank related and revenue related adjustments for the organization. They are responsible for managing a team of Cash Receipting Specialists who manage all receipts received at the Arlington Office which includes sorting, depositing and batching receipts into our CRM system. The Manager will adhere to controls around cash management, respond to inquiries and report on checks, wires, and ACH related data, as well as balances in the cash deposits clearing account. They will work closely with the Revenue Coding Manager and the Pledge team to ensure all receipts are deposited and entered timely so that donors can be acknowledged quickly, and financial reporting is accurate. There will often be other revenue/ cash related projects that the Manager will need to manage. The Cash Receipting Manager must be able to work in a high-volume environment and be prepared to pitch in with support to deposit checks or record wire entries, as well as helping other revenue compliance teams. The Manager serves as subject matter expert for the organization on deposits and industry standards for implementing new processes. They respond to complex employee/management questions and problems based on advanced knowledge of the subject area.

This is a hybrid position where the chosen candidate will be expected to be in the office roughly 3 times per week, and daily from mid-October to end of January.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

• Manages functional activity towards program's strategic goals.


• Works toward meeting the strategic priorities of the program by developing and coordinating tactics for approved plans, completing and/or overseeing day-to-day tasks.


• Implements and manages new initiatives.


• Manages and implements multiple projects.


• Oversees the secure handling and recording of cash, checks, wires, ACH, and bank adjustments into the organization's financial systems.


• Has experience with cash handling, controls and industry standards for checks and wires.


• Provides excellent customer service to stakeholders across the organization.


• Collaborates with banks to ensure smooth processing of transactions and resolve any deposit related issues.


• Ensures the programmatic work is collaborative and well-integrated across organization.


• Works within a budget, negotiating and contracting with vendors.


• Makes decisions that may bind organization financially and legally.


• Supervises a team of administrative or professional staff.


• Ensures programmatic commitments, TNC policies and procedures, financial standards and legal requirements are met and managed for compliance.


• Reinforces consistency in the organization's policies and procedures and provides support related to relevant field.


• Reports to leadership on activities.


• Some travel is required.

We're Looking for You:

Are you looking for work you can believe in? At TNC we strive to embody a philosophy of Work that You Can Believe in where you can feel like you are making a difference every day. We're looking for someone with strong experience in leading a diverse, multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate should have exceptional communication and collaboration skills and experience in management of data and personnel. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the ongoing mission of conservation by directing and shaping the work of our team!

• Multi-lingual skills and/or multi-cultural experience appreciated.


• Technical expert on complex accounting/financial issues. Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel.


• Experience monitoring for and ensuring compliance with organizational policy, applicable law and regulation, and finance/accounting/management best practice.


• Experience analyzing a regulatory framework and applying it to the situation at hand.


• Expert knowledge of GAAP and/or relevant regulatory framework.


• Experience evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of management controls; interpreting guidelines and analyzing factual information to adapt or modify processes as needed.


• Ability to resolve complex issues independently within program area.


• Experience acting as a resource to others to solve problems.


• CPA or