Financial Accounting Manager - WV Public Broadcasting - Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 68,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is seeking a Financial Accounting Manager to oversee all financial aspects, including budgeting, reporting, and compliance. This full-time role leads the business office team and enforces strong financial controls in accordance with GAAP.

The position requires a CPA or MBA preferred and a minimum of seven years in nonprofit or public media financial management. You will ensure accurate reporting to the State of West Virginia and supervise external audits while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Seven or more years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in nonprofit, public media, or broadcasting.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, reporting, and compliance across financial operations.
• Lead the business office team and ensure strong internal controls.
• Coordinate compliance and reporting to the State of West Virginia.
• Collaborate with nonprofit partners to provide financial information and reports.
• Supervise external audits.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Financial reporting

Multitasking / time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master's degree

Job description

Nature of Work

Financial Accounting Manager

Salary Range $68,000 - $75,000

West Virginia Public Broadcasting is looking for an individual to fill the full-time position of Financial Accounting Manager. The Financial Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing all Financial aspects of West Virginia Public Broadcasting including but not limited to budgeting, reporting, and compliance. They will lead the business office team operations in compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and ensure strong Financial controls. Additionally, they will be responsible for compliance and reporting to the State of West Virginia. The Financial Accounting Manager will work with the nonprofits that support West Virginia Public Broadcasting by providing Financial information and reports and will oversee and be responsible for the external audit.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred
• Seven (7) or more years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in nonprofit, public media, or broadcasting organizations
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial planning, and reporting standards
• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Knowledge of supervisory and administrative principles
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Highly organized and strong attention to detail
• Mindset for improvement, problem solving, and critical thinking
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with a wide variety of organizations, agencies, and individuals.

Preferred Education And Experience

• Master's degree
• Knowledge of state government and non-profits
• Interest in public broadcasting

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